On Friday September 15th, the first day of the Annual Conference was held virtually on zoom.  We had 3 great lectures.  First was Dr.Maria Dimopolous who presented, “Elevating the Profession: Its Up to Us”.  Second was Dr.Kevin Clark was next, presenting, ” Sensitive Practice for Survivors of Sexual Violence”.  Following his lecture, Dr. Kevin Clark was presented with the Gail Pitkin lecturer award.  To conclude the evening Bartram Pierce presented, “Pulmonary MRI”.

On Saturday September 16th, we held the second day of the Annual Conference in the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center in Old Wethersfield,CT.  It was our first unperson Annual Meeting since the Covid Pandemic forced us to go virtual.  David Downes, started the day off with a lecture titled, “Foundations of Embolizations”.  Our next lecturer was Dr.Kori Stewart, who presented” An Update for 2023: Contrast Media in Medical Imaging”.  Following that lecture was Dr.Tania Grgurich presented, “Living Kidney Donation and Imaging’s Role in Screening Prospective Donors”.

During our Business Meeting and Lunch, President of the CSRT gave a yearly review.  Important topics such our New England Partner’s Lecture Series and the formation of the Taskforce to Address the Shortages of Radiologic Technologists in Connecticut were addressed.  We were happy to announce Dr. Bernadette Mele to represent the CSRT on the Taskforce.  Her background as a technologist and an educator will allow her to be a great representative for RT’s in Connecticut. During the Business Meeting, Dr.Kori Stewart was presented the John Archer award and was the inaugural recipient of the Technologist Achievement Award.

The election for the new Board of Directors was held.  Lee Page was elected as President-Elect, Diane Kosenko as Treasurer,  Jay Derksen as Vice-President, and Colleen Miller as Secretary.

Following the Business Meeting, our Keynote Speaker Diane Hutton gave lecture titled, “Importance of Radiology in Trauma:
A match made in Radiology”.  Our final lecturer was Orthopedic Surgeon Dr.Robert McAllister, who gave a lecture titled “Robotic Assisted Hip and Knee Arthroplasty”.  

We concluded our day with the installation of Officers.  Dr.Jay Hicks was installed as President.  He gave his Presidential address with his focus for the next year.

We would like to thank all our Sponsors for their support.  We could not represent all the RTs in CT without your support.