By : Neha Dhyani
Updated : Nov 4, 2022, 11:38
International Day of Radiology is observed annually on 8th November to celebrate and promote the significance of radiology in healthcare. Radiology is a science that involves the use of medical imaging to diagnose diseases. International Radiology Day coincides with the day of the discovery of x-rays. This day is celebrated widely across 200 nations.
The discovery of x-rays by Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen on 8th November 1895 led to the foundation of the radiology discipline, which is used to diagnose diseases in humans and animals. Know more about the theme, history, and significance of this day here.
On 8th November every year, people around the world celebrate International Radiology Day. This day is celebrated to commemorate the day on which x-rays were discovered by the German physicist Wilhelm Röntgen. X-rays and other forms of medical imaging play a crucial role in diagnosing a patient and helping with their treatment. World Radiology Day 2022 aims to spread awareness about the significance of radiology in healthcare.
International Day of Radiology was first celebrated in 2012 and has been celebrated every year since then by 200 different countries around the world. Here is some more information about how this day came into existence:
Event Name | International Radiology Day |
Celebrated On | 8th November |
Established By | European Society of Radiology (ESR), Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), and American College of Radiology (ACR) |
Established In | 2012 |
Aim | To promote the significance of radiology in modern-day healthcare. |
In honor of International Day of Radiology, a new theme is announced for the celebrations each year. The themes generally focus on the specialties and sub-specialties of the discipline of radiology. A specific theme for the day helps with the recognition of the different specialties of radiology. It also helps to keep the global celebration of this day unanimous.
This year’s World Radiology Day 2022 theme has not been shared yet, but it is expected to be announced soon. Meanwhile, go through the previous year’s themes below.
Here, we have shared the International Radiology Day theme from the years 2012-2021:
Year | International Day of Radiology Theme |
2012 | Oncologic Imaging |
2013 | Thoracic Imaging |
2014 | Brain Imaging |
2015 | Paediatric Imaging |
2016 | Breast Imaging |
2017 | Emergency Imaging |
2018 | Cardiac Imaging |
2019 | Sports Imaging |
2020 | Radiologists and Radiographers supporting patients during COVID-19 |
2021 | Interventional radiology -Active care for the patient |
Radiology is a specific discipline in medicine that involves the usage of medical imaging. It includes different types of modalities, such as magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasonography, fluoroscopy, etc. To honor the significance of this medical discipline, the International Day of Radiology is celebrated each year on 8th November.
Radiology helps to diagnose humans and animals with the help of medical imaging. Radiologists are doctors who specialize in reading medical images; they generally communicate the results of the medical imaging to the physicians via a report. World Radiology Day is a great chance to learn more about this amazing medical discipline.
The history of the International Day of Radiology can be traced back to 2012 when the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), the European Society of Radiology (ESR), and the American College of Radiology (ACR) collectively established the day. This day was officiated in memory of 8th November 1895, when the x-rays were discovered.
Before World Radiology Day, the European Day of Radiology was launched in the year 2011 to commemorate the death anniversary of Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, the person who discovered x-rays. However, in an official meeting conducted in Chicago on 28th November 2011, the International Day of Radiology was officially established.
International Day of Radiology is an important event on which radiologists and other people engaged in the medical profession come together to share information about radiology. Here is why it is considered significant:
International Radiology Day is a global phenomenon that witnesses the participation of several countries from around the world. Here are some of the events that people organize to celebrate this day:
World Radiology Day 2022 will also be celebrated in a similar way. In India, the Radiographers Association of Madhya Pradesh
International Radiology Day is celebrated on 8th November each year. This day commemorates the discovery of x-rays by the German physicist Wilhelm Röntgen on the same date in 1895. International Day of Radiology is celebrated worldwide in 200 countries.
The International Day of Radiology theme 2022 has not been announced yet. Each year, a special theme is announced on World Radiology Day to promote the specialties and sub-specialties of Radiology. This year’s theme will be shared shortly.
World Day of Radiology is celebrated to mark the anniversary of the discovery of x-rays by Wilhelm Röntgen on 8th November 1895. This discovery led to the foundation for the study of radiology, which is used popularly in today’s healthcare.
The International Day of Radiology theme 2021 was “Interventional Radiology – Active care for the patient.” This theme introduces Interventional Radiology and highlights its role in treating patients and giving them the care they require.
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