Modern Radiology eBook Achieves 500,000 Downloads

The European Society of Radiology (ESR) has announced that its Modern Radiology eBook has achieved 500,000 downloads worldwide, marking a substantial milestone in its development and highlighting its international success as a free educational resource.

This achievement illustrates the enthusiasm of the global radiology community, who have actively engaged with the eBook through contributions, translations, teaching, and learning.

Prof. Minerva Becker, Chair of the ESR Board of Directors and initiator of the eBook, stated, "The continued growth and popularity of Modern Radiology has reinforced the ESR’s role as a leading educator in our profession. We always envisioned the eBook as being the go-to resource for radiology education. Reaching half a million downloads proves that we have made this a reality."

Initially created as a reference for undergraduate education, Modern Radiology has expanded its scope to support learners at various stages in their medical careers. The content caters to medical students, radiology trainees, and postgraduate learners, while also offering materials developed by experts for educators that complement local curricula.

The eBook comprises 31 chapters that encompass essential topics in radiology, including imaging techniques, radiation protection, organ-based radiology, artificial intelligence, interventional radiology, and sustainable imaging.

Furthermore, the eBook's accessibility has been enhanced with chapters now available in multiple languages, including Chinese, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, and Ukrainian. This diversification helps ensure that high-quality radiology education is available to an expanding global audience.

The Modern Radiology eBook remains a dynamic educational resource, continuously updated to reflect advancements in radiology, technology, and clinical practice.

Access the ESR Modern Radiology eBook here.