The UW RAD-AID Chapter has been growing. Being a part of something outside the lab, classroom, and clinic is a chance for many of us to step up and say, “I believe we can make a difference.”
The department of radiology initiated its radiology global outreach program through collaboration with the non-profit organization RAD-AID International. The UW RAD-AID chapter was founded in 2013 by Department of Radiology faculty and residents and since then has had increasing participation from residents, faculty, and technologists.
Clinical Services and Project
Past or Ongoing Project
Upcoming Projects
UW RAD-AID chapter is collaborating with RAD-AID international to expand the department’s participation in Nepal and Laos country programs. Stay tuned for upcoming trips.
Global Radiology Outreach During Residency
The UW Radiology residency program identifies the educational value in radiology global outreach experience for our trainees. As such, a mentored global radiology elective is being offered for our residents, which entails clinical in-country experience that focuses on teaching our residents the array of pathologies encountered in different regions of the world and the processes and challenges of delivery of imaging services in resource-limited healthcare systems. Residents are also expected to participate in educational projects and scholarly activities pertaining to the field of radiologic sciences in a resource-limited, international environment.
Prior participating residents: George Carberry, Andrew Schapiro, Erica Knavel, Jeanine Ruby
Volunteer Opportunities
Every contribution is valuable and greatly appreciated. There is a need for all expertise at all levels. Just list the areas you can assist in and we will match you with the appropriate project. If you are interested in volunteering e-mail: radaidmadison@gmail.com
Nicaragua Project
The UW RAD-AID Chapter launched its Nicaragua project in 2014 by collaborating with its in-country partner AMOS Health and Hope in Managua, Nicaragua. An initial trip in May 2014, served as the first radiology outreach team to Nicaragua to assess clinical radiology services. In 2015 and 2016 the UW Madison Department of Radiology led several…
Get Involved
If you are interested in getting involved with the UW RAD-AID Chapter, email us at radaidmadison@gmail.com.
Mission Statement
To promote radiology education and clinical services through collaboration with local healthcare partners in providing, sustaining and improving accessibility of quality radiologic services in underserved communities and countries of the world.