ESGAR-ARGANZ Fellowship

Designed for radiologists within 5 years of practice following obtaining their FRANZCR Fellowship, this collaborative exchange between ARGANZ and ESGAR is created to enhance international professional development and foster global collaboration in abdominal radiology.

It involves a 3 month observership opportunity at a renowned institution in Europe, with a young ESGAR member also coming to Australia / New Zealand for 3 months.

The fellowship also provides free registration to the relevant ESGAR and ARGANZ meeting during their stay.

A single 2027 ARGANZ Fellow will be selected from applications.

Eligibility: ARGANZ members within 5 years of practice* following obtaining their FRANZCR fellowship.
*Periods of non-practice due to parental leave and part-time work will be taken into consideration

Timing:  3 months duration. The fellowship will take place during the first half of 2027 to include the dates of the Annual Meeting of ESGAR (Edinburgh, UK, June 15-18th 2027)

Financial support: AUD$15,000 grant provided by ARGANZ. Complimentary registration to the ESGAR annual meeting provided by ESGAR. The Fellow is responsible for their own flights and accommodation.

Experience: The Fellowship is an unpaid observership for 3 months at the selected institution. Opportunities are likely to include; attendance at multidisciplinary meetings, observation of reporting sessions, review of case libraries, other as may arise.

2027 Fellowship locations are:

1- University Beaujon Hospital (Université Paris Cité), Paris/France:

The Department of Radiology at the University Beaujon Hospital (Université Paris Cité) in France (head: Prof. Maxime Ronot) performs comprehensive abdominal and digestive imaging and scientific research using state-of-the-art imaging equipment including CT scanners with multispectral technology, 3T MRI.

Clinical imaging comprises the whole spectrum of diagnostic and interventional abdominal and digestive imaging including: MRI, CT, ultrasonography (using contrast-enhanced techniques and shear-wave elastography), endovascular and percutaneous interventional procedures. Strong collaboration between the clinical departments (hepatology, pancreatology, gastroenterology, hepatobiliary surgery, and digestive surgery), the department of pathology and the department of radiology allows optimal patient management and fruitful research.

2- Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome/Italy:

The Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiotherapy at Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS in Rome (Director: Prof. Maria Antonietta Gambacorta, Radiotherapy) is a high-volume tertiary referral center delivering comprehensive diagnostic and interventional imaging across all clinical specialties. It has been ranked the Best Hospital in Italy for 2026.

The Department—particularly its Radiology section—is equipped with state-of-the-art imaging technologies, including advanced CT and MRI systems. Abdominal imaging accounts for over 40% of total clinical activity, reflecting a strong focus and high level of expertise in this field. The medical team (Head of Abdominal and Pelvic Imaging: Prof. Maria Antonietta Bali) provides dedicated coverage of both upper and lower gastrointestinal and hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) imaging and plays a key role in multidisciplinary activity, participating in 10 weekly MDT meetings.

In addition to the clinical work, part of the team is engaged in cutting-edge research, including AI-based imaging analysis in collaboration with a dedicated laboratory, as well as translational research initiatives.
Structured educational activities are also a priority: radiology trainees benefit from weekly case-based teaching sessions designed to enhance diagnostic reasoning and clinical integration.

3- University of Verona, Policlinico GB Rossi, Verona/Italy:

The Department of Radiology at the University Hospital GB Rossi in Verona, Italy (head: Prof. Giancarlo Mansueto; Tutor: Prof Giulia Zamboni) performs comprehensive abdominal imaging and scientific research using state-of-the-art imaging equipment, including CT scanners with Dual-energy Dual Source technology, and 3T MRI. Clinical imaging encompasses the full spectrum of diagnostic and interventional abdominal imaging, including CT, MRI, ultrasonography (including contrast-enhanced exams and shear-wave elastography), and endovascular and percutaneous interventional procedures.

The main clinical focus in our hospital is pancreatic and hepatobiliary diseases. There is close collaboration between the clinical departments (pancreatology, gastroenterology, oncology, hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, and digestive surgery), the department of pathology, and the department of radiology, enabling optimal patient management through multidisciplinary meetings and meaningful research. Additionally, our center hosts several clinical trials, including those focused on pancreatic cancer. The ideal time to visit would be between April and July.

The ability to speak French or Italian is not required for the fellowship.

The host European centres frequently welcome international fellows and are well-versed in operating with English as the common language.

Please note: Grants are subject to change on an annual basis. Any updates will be published on the ARGANZ website.

Full terms and conditions can be found HERE 

Terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.

Experiences can be found HERE 

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