Chamaree Chuapetcharasopon MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

1) Recognize the diversities of the Asia/Oceania region in term of geographic, demographic, ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, linguistic and educational differences in the region. 2) Understand the gaps in radiological education, numbers of radiologists and practices among countries in the region. 3) Identify the needs for radiological education and training in the region.

Asia/Oceania comprises of two continents. There are more than 70 countries in Asia/Oceania region. The estimated population for Asia in 2014 is 4,426,683,000. The Population in Oceania is approximately 39,000,000. The most populated country is the People’s Republic of China with an estimated population of 1.39 billion people. The numbers of radiologists also vary from country to country. China has more than 30,000 radiologists. Australia in 2012 has approximately 1700 radiologists. The ratio of radiologists per million population in Australia is 77.6 per million while in Indonesia the ratio is 3 per million. The residency training program in Australia is 5 years while the length of residency training in China depends on the training hospital and previous clinical experience of the trainee. There are different needs for radiological education and training in the region. To identify those needs, cooperation among the countries in the region is the key.

Chuapetcharasopon, C, Educational Needs in Asia/Oceania.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14002183.html