IRIA – ICRI Outreach Programme 2026 – Beyond Grayscale

The Indian Radiological and Imaging Association (Rajasthan State Chapter) organized another academic session under the IRIA – ICRI Outreach Programme banner. Formally centered on the medical theme “Beyond Grayscale,” the conference was designed to enhance diagnostic expertise with a heavy emphasis on advanced Doppler ultrasound techniques for clinical practitioners. The single-day academic gathering was conducted on Sunday, 23rd August 2026, starting in the late afternoon at 04:30 pm. To ensure broad educational accessibility, delegate registration was offered free of charge, though completing registration in advance remained mandatory for all attendees. The event was organized with the support of its official event partner, Mindray.

The proceedings and academic sessions took place at 5 Flowers Ananta Elite, situated at SP-3 Chambal Industrial Area near the New Bus Stand in Kota, Rajasthan. The selected venue provided a professional setting for regional radiologists to connect, share insights, and discuss complex diagnostic challenges. Beyond the educational environment of the hotel conference halls, the host city of Kota provided an accessible central hub for medical practitioners arriving from across the state.

The event featured a well-structured scientific programme running continuously through the late afternoon and evening. Formal operations began with delegate registration between 04:30 pm and 05:00 pm. The academic presentations initiated from 05:00 pm to 05:30 pm with a dedicated lecture on “Splenoportal doppler,” presented by a local hospital consultant radiologist from Kota. The second academic segment ran from 05:30 pm to 06:00 pm, offering practical guidance on “Fetal Doppler simplified,” led by a consultant radiologist and fetal medicine center director based in Jaipur. Following this, a senior consultant radiologist and clinic director from Bhilwara conducted two consecutive talks: the first from 06:00 pm to 06:30 pm covering “Upper limb arterial Doppler,” followed by a second session from 06:30 pm to 07:00 pm addressing “Scrotal Doppler – Torsion and beyond”. The scientific agenda formally wrapped up from 07:00 pm onwards, transitioning directly into the inaugural ceremony and a networking dinner.

The planning and seamless delivery of the programme were made possible by a dedicated committee working alongside regional coordinators and state leadership. The direct organizing team featured the Patron of the State IRIA Outreach Program, the President and Secretary of the State IRIA Rajasthan, State Outreach Program Coordinators, and designated Local Coordinators in Kota. Institutional guidance and organizational oversight were provided by the complete Rajasthan Chapter’s Executive Body, including the President, President Elect, Past President, Vice Presidents, Joint Secretaries, Treasurer, Central Council Members, and State Executive Members.

IRIA Rajasthan Chapter – CME on Fetal Imaging 2026

The Indian Radiological and Imaging Association (IRIA), Rajasthan Chapter, organised a Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme on the theme “Fetal Imaging” on 9 August 2026 at Hotel Sagar Palace, Bikaner. The programme was designed as an academic and knowledge-sharing initiative focusing on various important aspects of fetal imaging and antenatal ultrasound. Registration for the CME was free but mandatory.

The scientific programme covered a wide range of topics related to the systematic evaluation of the developing fetus. The sessions included detailed discussions on the normal four-chamber view of the fetal heart, abnormal cardiac chamber views and evaluation of the cardiac outflow tracts, providing insights into the role of ultrasound in assessing fetal cardiac anatomy. The programme also addressed the comprehensive evaluation of fetal limbs beyond femur length, highlighting the importance of detailed fetal anatomical assessment.

Further sessions focused on the evaluation of the fetal face, NT/NB scan and beyond, and abnormalities of the fetal brain. These topics provided a broad perspective on fetal imaging and the identification and evaluation of various anatomical findings during pregnancy. The programme was structured to encourage academic learning and discussion around contemporary approaches to fetal ultrasound and imaging.

The CME provided a valuable platform for members of the radiology and medical fraternity to enhance their knowledge, exchange clinical perspectives and engage in focused academic discussions on fetal imaging. With its comprehensive scientific programme covering fetal cardiac, skeletal, facial and neurological assessment, the event reflected the importance of detailed and systematic imaging in prenatal evaluation. The programme also included an inauguration, High Tea, felicitation and networking opportunities, followed by dinner.

Hosted by the Department of Radio-Diagnosis, Sardar Patel Medical College, Bikaner, in association with the Bikaner Chapter of IRIA, the CME represented an important academic initiative under the Rajasthan Chapter of IRIA. The event contributed to continuing professional education while providing an opportunity for participants to come together for learning and knowledge exchange in the specialised field of fetal imaging.