Thursday, June 29, 2017

American College of Radiology Holds 2017 Annual Meeting


An MD with Predictive Medical Solutions and Premier Cancer Centers in Dallas, TX, Dr. Rajiv “Raj” Dahiya specializes in radiation oncology. Throughout his medical career, Dr. Raj Dahiya has maintained affiliations with a number of professional groups, including the American College of Radiology (ACR). 

In its efforts to advance radiological care, the ACR offers members a variety of education programs and events throughout the year. The organization recently wrapped up its 2017 Annual Meeting, which took place May 21-25. 

Over 2,000 medical professionals attended the five-day event to take part in an education program comprising a variety of sessions organized into several broad knowledge pathways, including quality and safety, leadership, and clinical research. There were also a number of sessions for medical students, residents, and early-career physicians. 

Alongside the learning activities, the ACR 2017 Annual Meeting featured networking events, speed mentoring, an exhibit hall, and an advocacy day on Capitol Hill. Those who missed the event can access session content on the ACR website. ACR’s next Annual Meeting will be held May 20-24, 2018. Information about other upcoming events can be found at www.acr.org.

Sunday, June 18, 2017

ACR Launches New Leadership Course


Based in Dallas, TX, Dr. Rajiv “Raj” Dahiya uses minimally invasive techniques, such as the Predictive Medical Solutions Cyberknife, in his role as a radiation oncologist. In addition to his everyday radiation oncology work, Dr. Raj Dahiya is extremely active in his field through membership in numerous professional societies, including the American College of Radiology. 

This October, the American College of Radiology (ACR) will launch a new program aimed at equipping up-and-coming radiologists with the skills they need to step into leadership positions at their respective hospital posts. Dubbed the Radiology Leadership Institute (RLI), the 12-week course will provide informative instruction on topics such as hospital administration and governance, departmental leadership and accountability initiatives, and how to be a voice of positive change at a hospital.

The self-paced learning launches October 3, 2017, and runs until May 8, 2018. It will feature virtual courses as well as group discussion platforms that include expert faculty members.

Friday, June 9, 2017

ACS Says Prostate Cancer Screening Rates Have Stabilized


A graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Dr. Rajiv “Raj” Dahiya has worked at a number of facilities during his career, including at Predictive Medical Solutions, before taking his current job as a radiation oncologist at Premier Cancer Centers in Dallas, TX. Outside of his work as an MD, Dr. Raj Dahiya helps in the fight against cancer by supporting the efforts of the American Cancer Society.

According to researchers with the American Cancer Society, changes to screening recommendations which initially led to a decline in prostate specific antigen (PSA) tests now have less of an impact, with the decline now tapering off. When the US Preventive Services Task Force issued its recommendations against PSA testing in 2008, rates dropped by seven percent over a three-year period in men over the age of 50.

Recent research shows, however, that the screening rate has stabilized since 2015, with approximately 32.1 percent of men aged 50-plus receiving PSA screenings. Researchers attribute the stabilization to recent research indicating that older men are being diagnosed with prostate cancer at a slightly increased rate, prompting more men to get screened and others to be screened more frequently.