Fellowship in Challenging Times: Proceed or Postpone?

Congress:

ECR 2024

Poster Number:

C-21442

Type:

Scientific Exhibit

Keywords:

Professional issues, CT, Education, eLearning, Education and training

Authors:

U. Pidvalna

DOI:

10.26044/ecr2024/C-21442

DOI-Link:

https://dx.doi.org/10.26044/ecr2024/C-21442

Purpose

It remains unknown if there has ever been a period in human history free of challenges and hard times.A Google search brings up about 6.78 billion results for "war", showing how common it has been. [Fig 1][Fig 2]Both academic sources and AI tools struggle to provide data confirming lasting peaceful periods in world history. Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that humanity will likely face challenges in the future.The purpose of this poster is to encourage radiologists worldwide to proceed with their academic activities based...

Methods and materials

Radiological societies offer a variety of fellowship programs that provide hands-on experience and mentorship, fostering expertise and collaboration within the field. [Fig 3]However, in today's hectic world, there may appear to be numerous obstacles to undertaking fellowship programs.My story focuses on how to conduct a fellowship under rocket attacks. [Fig 4]

Results

War disrupts the normal course of life. Nevertheless, it's possible to learn how to navigate these circumstances and keep making scientific progress.During wartime, under a pressing need to address issues related to solving critical problems, it is crucial to hold the immense value of science.In 2022, I had hoped for a year of scientific growth. I successfully applied to the European Radiology Review Fellowship, which provides the preservation of knowledge and a sense of belonging to the global scientific community.Little did I know that instead...

Conclusion

Conducting scientific work, in particular fellowships, during wartime is a testament to the indomitable spirit of inquiry and discovery.

Personal information and conflict of interest

U. Pidvalna: Nothing to disclose

References

Fig 1: The term "war" yields approximately 6.78 billion search results on Google.

Fig 2: On-going war in Ukraine. Destroyed hospitals in the East of Ukraine, Winter...

Fig 3: Radiological societies offer a range of fellowship programs designed to provide...

Fig 4: Ukraine is under rocket attacks. Data from open sources.

Fig 5: Results of rockets attacks on the hospitals. East of Ukraine, 2023. Data from...

Fig 6: Performing review in the time of blackouts. Autumn, 2022.

Fig 7: European Radiology Review Fellowship Meetings.

Fig 8: The special session “European Radiology - Essential for writing and...