International Diagnostic Course Davos
Organisation
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Founded in 1969 – Aim: To Organizing annual postgraduate teaching courses in Diagnostic Radiology.
- Motto: “Excellence in Teaching”.
- Courses are organ-based (Brain, Head & Neck, Spine – Chest, Heart and Vascular System – Musculoskeletal Diseases – Abdomen & Pelvis) repeated every four years.
- Highly interactive workshops are complemented by highlight lectures and other educational activities
- Teachers are internationally renowned experts who teach groups of a maximum of 60 and are also approachable during breaks.
- IDKD also offers weekend courses about special topics in Davos.
- The case viewing, voting, course evaluation and CME credits are supported by IDKD’s own software.
- Participants receive a high-quality IDKD book, providing background information about the cases presented during workshops.
- Additional IDKD courses are run in Athens, Singapore and Sao Paolo.
- IDKD is run by the “Foundation for the Advancement of Education in Medical Radiology”, a non-profit organisation located in Wallisellen, Canton of Zurich.
MISSION
- Interactive Learning: Learn about the state of the art in radiology while participating in interactive workshops led by renowned experts.
- Advanced Problem-Solving Skills: Enhance your ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with leading radiology specialists.
- Global Networking: Establish connections with radiology peers and experts from around the world, expanding your professional network.
VISION
- The personal exchange with the best minds in radiology.
- Aimed at problem solving in complex diagnostic situations.
- Makes IDKD excellent and unique.
EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING
Founded in 1969, IDKD offers world-class postgraduate courses in Diagnostic Radiology. With a focus on interactive, organ-based teaching and led by global experts, IDKD brings “Excellence in Teaching” to Davos and international locations.
Foundation for the Advancement of Education in Medical Radiology
Course Leaders
FOUNDATION BOARD
- Mazda Farshad, Zurich – Board Member
- Gustav K. von Schulthess, Zurich – Board Member
- Christoph Schmid, Zurich – Chairman of the Board
- Walter Weder, Zurich – Board Member
- Thomas Kehl, Davos-Clavadel – Board Member
The International Diagnostic Course Davos (IDKD) is sponsored by this non-profit organization under Swiss law, which has the aim to further education in the field of Radiology. Very well attended Radiology teaching courses have been organized since 1969 under the direction of Drs. Alois Rüttimann and Peter Braun. The current course directors are Jürg Hodler, Rahel A. Kubik-Huch and Justus E. Roos.
Excellence in Teaching
Founded in 1969, IDKD offers world-class postgraduate courses in Diagnostic Radiology. With a focus on interactive, organ-based teaching and led by global experts, IDKD brings “Excellence in Teaching” to Davos and international locations.
SCIENTIFIC DIRECTORS
Juerg Hodler, Zurich Rahel A. Kubik-Huch, Baden Justus E. Roos, Lucerne
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Pek Lan Khong, Singapore
Course Director
IDKD Singapore Course
Giovanni Cerri, São Paulo
Chairman of the Brazilian
Organizing Committee
Nikolaos L. Kelekis, Athens
Chairman of the Greek
Organizing Committee
Zhenguy Jin, Beijing
Chairman of the Beijing
Organizing Committee
COURSE MANAGEMENT IDKD
IDKD Davos, Asia and Greece:
IDKD Davos, Asia and Greece Office
Course Management:
Maria Tsiplakova Vögeli
Swiss Education Advisor
Elmar M. Merkle, Basel, Switzerland
Pediatric Radiology Course Advisor
Thierry A.G.M. Huisman, Houston, USA
Hybrid Imaging Course Advisor
Martin Hüllner, Zurich, Switzerland
COURSE ADVISORS
| 2027 | James A. Brink, Boston, USA; William Mayo-Smith, Boston, USA |
| 2026 | Miriam A. Bredella, New York, USA; Reto Sutter, Zurich, Switzerland |
| 2025 | Ioannis Vlahos, Houston, USA |
| 2024 | Christopher P. Hess, San Francisco, USA; Timo Krings, Toronto, Canada; Walter Kucharczyk, Toronto, Canada |
| 2023 | James A. Brink, Boston, USA; William Mayo-Smith, Boston, USA |
| 2022 | Michael Recht, New York, USA; Lawrence M. White, Toronto, Canada |
| 2020 | Frederik Barkhof, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Christopher P. Hess, San Francisco, USA; Walter Kucharczyk, Toronto, Canada |
| 2019 | Thomas M. Grist, Madison, USA; Jeffrey S. Klein, Burlington, USA |
| 2018 | Richard Baron, Chicago, USA; James A. Brink, Boston, USA; Hedvig Hricak, New York, USA; William Mayo-Smith, Boston, USA |
| 2017 | Michael Recht, New York, USA; Lawrence M. White, Toronto, Canada |
| 2016 | Frederik Barkhof, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Walter Kucharczyk, Toronto, Canada |
| 2015 | Theresa McLoud, Boston, USA |
| 2014 | Richard Baron, Chicago, USA; Hedvig Hricak, New York, USA |
| 2013 | Donald Resnick, San Diego, USA |
| 2012 | Edmond A. Knopp, New York, USA; Walter Kucharczyk, Toronto, Canada |
HONORARY ADVISORS
Hedvig Hricak, USA
Honorary Advisor,
“Diseases of the Abdomen and Pelvis”
Jeffrey S. Klein, USA
Honorary Advisor,
“Diseases of the Chest, Heart and Vessels”
Edmond Knopp, USA
Honorary Advisor,
“Diseases of the Brain, Head and Neck, Spine”
Theresa McLoud, USA
Honorary Advisor,
“Diseases of the Chest and Heart”
Donald Resnick, USA
Honorary Advisor,
“Musculoskeletal Diseases”
Pablo R. Ros, USA
Honorary Advisor,
“Diseases of the Abdomen and Pelvis”
Jianping Dai, China
Honorary Chairman of IDKD Beijing
Lilian Leong, Hong Kong
Honorary Chairman of IDKD Hong Kong
Frederik Barkhof, Netherlands
Honorary Advisor,
“Diseases of the Brain, Head and Neck, Spine”
Walter Kucharczyk, Canada
Honorary Advisor,
“Diseases of the Brain, Head and Neck, Spine”