Hospital consultant elected Vice President of Education at the British Institute of Radiology
AN HONORARY consultant specialising in using X-ray imaging to diagnose and treat fetal and neonatal disorders has been elected as the Vice President for Education at the British Institute of Radiology (BIR).
Dr Elspeth Whitby, from the Jessop Maternity Wing and a senior lecturer at the University of Sheffield’s Academic Unit of Reproductive and Developmental Medicine, was elected as the Vice President for Education by the oldest radiological society in the world.
Within her new role Dr Whitby will be working to expand the education available outside London and develop diplomas, online courses, an accreditation programme and webinars.
Dr Whitby said: “With a new education strategy, the BIR is in a great position now to offer really exciting and innovative education and I am really looking forward to working with the team to develop some fantastic resources for multi-disciplinary working.”
After joining the BIR in 1994 as a radiology trainee Dr Whitby is currently the Northern Branch Chair and was awarded the BIR Flude Memorial Travelling Fellowship in 2003.
Her research interest of obstetric MR imaging allows her to develop new services for the benefit of patients and teach colleagues to help develop a nationwide service.
Dr David Wilson, President of the BIR, said “We are thrilled to have Dr Whitby on board. She brings a wealth of expertise and experience, not to mention lots of energy and innovative ideas.”
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