Morning Session (09:00–12:00)
| Time | Session | Speaker/Notes |
| 09:00–09:10 | Opening Remarks | RIGAf Team |
| 09:11–09:15 | Welcome Address & Housekeeping | Founding member |
| 09:16–10:15 | First Keynote Lecture | Dr Elizabeth Joekes |
| 10:16–11:16 | Oral Presentations (x3) | Research Team |
| 11:16–11:45 | Break |
Afternoon Session (12:00–15:30)
| Time | Session | Speaker/Notes |
| 12:00–13:00 | Second Keynote Lecture | Prof Agunloye Atinuke |
| 13:00–14:00 | Oral presentation (x3) | Research Team |
| 14:00–15:00 | Breakout Sessions (in parallel) | Breakout session speakers |
| 15:05–15:20 | Prize/award presentation | Research team |
| 15:22-15:30 | Vote of Thanks | RIGAf Team |
African sphere; Tele Radiology & Communications
Teleradiology offers a powerful way for specialists to interpret scans remotely, expanding access to expert care even in resource-limited settings. This session explores how to implement teleradiology effectively within African healthcare systems, tackling challenges such as unreliable internet and power supply while maintaining alignment with international quality and safety standards.
Participants will learn how a well-designed workflow ensures that scans move efficiently from hospital to radiologist and back to the referring clinician. The session will also highlight practical, affordable strategies for safeguarding patient data and maintaining effective communication.
Finally, we’ll discuss how to measure and maintain quality through straightforward benchmarks like turnaround time, report accuracy, and clinician feedback. Attendees will leave with a clear roadmap for their first 90 days of implementation, focusing on key priorities to establish a reliable, secure, and high-performing teleradiology service.
Who should attend: All levels—no tech background needed.
Facilitator: Dr Kenneth Aguh, Senior Registrar in Diagnostic Radiology, Founder, Medics in Tech.
Thriving in Radiology Training: Insights from Senior Registrars
This session offers honest, practical advice from senior trainees who have successfully navigated the challenges of radiology training. It focuses on how to balance exams, on-calls, research, and personal life. Through real experiences and proven strategies, participants will learn what truly works when juggling clinical demands and career development.
We’ll explore practical approaches to studying efficiently, including creating weekly plans, using online resources wisely, and preparing effectively for viva and OSCE exams. The session also builds confidence in on-call scenarios, with simple checklists and escalation strategies to keep decision-making calm and safe. Attendees will gain insights into reporting structure, avoiding common pitfalls, and learning from discrepancies in a constructive way.
Beyond clinical skills, the discussion extends to career growth and well-being. Participants will discover how to approach small but impactful research projects, strengthen their CVs, and build productive mentoring relationships. We’ll also touch on fellowships, interviews, and networking.
Who should attend: All attendees (useful from first year to pre-fellowship).
Speakers: Dr OE Fatade (Nigeria); Dr Ugochukwu Okafor (Nigeria); Dr Dorothea Anim (Ghana); Dr Samuel Ojo (Nigeria); Dr Onanusi Morolayo (Nigeria)
Research Beginnings: Lessons Learned from Radiology Trainees
This session is designed for trainees who are new to research and want to complete small, practical projects without burnout or big budgets. It offers a straightforward, step-by-step approach to turning everyday clinical questions into achievable studies that can be completed in just a few weeks. Participants will learn how to identify a manageable research idea rooted in daily practice, ensuring their efforts are both meaningful and realistic.
The session also covers how to find the right support, approaching mentors, defining roles, and avoiding common pitfalls such as authorship conflicts. Practical guidance on ethics and approvals will help attendees navigate permissions smoothly, while tips on secure data handling ensure patient information stays safe. By focusing on simple tools like spreadsheets, easy charts, and clear visual summaries, trainees will learn how to analyse and present their findings effectively.
A six-week action plan will guide participants from idea to submission, helping them stay on track and organised. Attendees will leave with practical resources, including templates for mentor outreach, ethics checklists, data sheets, and poster outlines.
Who should attend?: Prospective applicants, medical students, and early-career doctors (no prior research experience needed).
Facilitator: RIGAf Research Officer (Dr Rahba El Amin, UK) Speakers: Dr Zainab Ayoub, Dr Adjoa Boatemaa Bonsu
Final Hurdle and First Steps: Strategies for Securing and Thriving in a Consultant Post
Ready to cross the finish line? This session gives you a straight, practical plan to win the consultant job—and then excel from day one.
We’ll cover targeted CV/personal statement tweaks, high-impact interview answers (clinical judgement, leadership, teaching, service development), reference strategy, and how to showcase audits/research without fluff.
Then we’ll shift to the first 90 days: shaping your job plan, setting turnaround/quality targets, building referrer trust, negotiating resources, managing conflict, and protecting your time and wellbeing.
Who should attend: Senior residents and new consultants.
Facilitator: Dr Lekan Abudu.
How to Prepare for a Career in Radiology — for Medical Students
Curious about radiology but not sure where to start? This session gives you a clear path from med school to radiology training. We’ll show you what to do: the right electives/exchange programs, how to get shadowing that teaches you, simple ways to build a small research/poster, and how to talk to mentors without sounding lost. We’ll also cover a smart study starter for imaging basics, how to keep a clean case/skills log, and what goes on a winning CV/personal statement.
Who should attend: Medical students at any stage (pre-clinical to final year).
Facilitator: Dr Olasubomi Omoleye
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