13th Ghana Association of Radiologists (GAR) Annual General Scientific Meeting (AGSM) 2025

The GAR Annual General and Scientific Meeting convenes a distinguished, hybrid gathering of radiologists, physicians, allied health professionals and academics dedicated to advancing respiratory-system imaging. Organised in partnership with the Ghana College of Physicians & Surgeons (Faculty of Radiology, Oncology & Radiotherapy), the Association of Radiologists in Nigeria, the Association of Radiologists of West Africa and the Ghana Thoracic Society, the meeting will feature authoritative lectures, case-based discussions and skill-building sessions led by a faculty of highly qualified, experienced resource persons.

Across two days of scientific discourse and collegial interaction, participants will explore state-of-the-art techniques—from lung-nodule evaluation and lung-cancer screening to artificial-intelligence tools for COPD and fibrotic ILD—highlighting radiology’s pivotal contribution to precise diagnosis and improved patient outcomes in pulmonary care.

THEME

Respiratory Radiology: Helping Physicians & Patients Breathe Easier

This year’s theme underscores radiology’s indispensable role in modern pulmonary care. From high-resolution CT for early lung-cancer detection to AI-enhanced image analysis for COPD and fibrotic ILD, cutting-edge imaging empowers clinicians to diagnose with greater precision, intervene earlier and tailor treatment to individual patient needs. By focusing on advances that translate directly to better respiratory outcomes, the meeting seeks to equip physicians with actionable knowledge and reinforce radiology’s commitment to alleviating the burden of lung disease—ultimately helping both clinicians and their patients breathe easier.

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND

Expert-Led Learning – Engage directly with regional and international leaders in thoracic radiology, oncology and respiratory medicine.

Hybrid Flexibility – Attend in person or connect virtually from anywhere; all sessions are fully interactive and CPD-tracked.

Cutting-Edge Content – Gain first-hand insight into AI applications, structured reporting, interventional techniques and early-detection programmes.

Multidisciplinary Perspective – Share knowledge with clinicians, surgeons, technologists and scientists to foster holistic patient management.

Networking & Collaboration – Build professional relationships and forge cross-border research partnerships with peers across West Africa.

Accredited CPD Hours – Earn CPD points to maintain professional licensure and demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

i. Opening Ceremony & Keynote Address (Friday, 30 May 2025)

ii. Plenary Lectures on AI-driven diagnosis, lung-cancer screening frameworks and obstetric radiology updates

iii. Case-Based Grand Rounds featuring complex lung-nodule interventions and rare pulmonary pathologies

iv. Workshop: Intelligently Structured Reporting—Principles & Practical Applications

v. Panel Discussion – “Setting Up an Early Lung-Cancer Detection Service: Highs, Lows & Lessons Learnt”

vi. Annual General Meeting of GAR (Friday afternoon)

vii. Interactive Poster & Abstract Sessions showcasing regional research innovations

viii. On-Demand Access to recorded sessions for 30 days post-conference

SUMMARY OF EVENT SCHEDULE

(13ᵗʰ GAR Annual General & Scientific Meeting – SkyPlus Hotel, Ho, Ghana | 29 May – 1 June 2025 | Hybrid)

Day 1 – Thursday, 29 May

Delegates arrive for a welcome lunch before settling into a focused mini-scientific session that reviews challenging hepatobiliary, cardiac and neuro-vascular imaging cases. The day closes with a convivial dinner, fireside networking and a vibrant Volta-region “Boborbor” cultural night.

Day 2 – Friday, 30 May

The formal opening ceremony features keynote addresses and goodwill messages from regional partners. A trio of lecture blocks then explores improved breast-cancer reporting and lung-cancer screening, obstetric and renal imaging dilemmas—including rare pulmonary pathologies—and the latest advances in AI for COPD and fibrotic ILD, structured reporting, lung-nodule evaluation and related interventions. Sponsor showcases, live Q&A and an evening networking dinner round off the scientific programme.

Evening, Day 2 – Annual General Meeting

Members reconvene for the statutory GAR AGM to receive presidential and financial reports, launch the new website, conduct elections and confirm the 2026 venue and theme.

Day 3 – Saturday, 31 May

After finalising AGM business in the morning, participants embark on a guided excursion to the Wli Waterfalls and Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary. The afternoon features friendly board-game contests, a Residents’ Forum and, later, a gala dinner-and-dance that serves as the meeting’s festive farewell.

Day 4 – Sunday, 1 June

The event concludes with a relaxed networking breakfast, after which delegates depart at their convenience.

Register now to download the full programme and secure your participation in this interactive, CPD-accredited meeting.

Target Participants: Radiologists, Internists, Family & Emergency Physicians, Residents, Medical Officers, Thoracic Specialists and Allied Imaging Professionals.

Daily Time: 08:00 – 17:00 GMT (with social events thereafter).

Format: Hybrid – attend in person in Ho or connect virtually.

ORGANIZED BY

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OTHER SPONSORS

In-Person Attendance and Participation at the SkyPlus Hotel, Volta Region – Ghana