The British Society of Thoracic Imaging represents radiologists and clinicians in the United Kingdom and Ireland who have a specialist interest in thoracic imaging. The Society is recognised as a “Special Interest Group” by the Royal College of Radiologists.

Society objectives

• To support and represent all Thoracic Radiologists and Radiologists or clinicians with a special interest in Thoracic Radiology in the UK
• To encourage trainees wishing to subspecialise in Thoracic Radiology
• Promote evidence based best practice in UK Thoracic Radiology
• To help establish standards and good practice in Thoracic Radiology
• To support and promote national initiatives in research and audit in Thoracic Radiology
• Provide expert advice on curriculum developments in the education and training of Radiologists
• To provide a source for advice on all matters relating to the practice of Thoracic Radiology to the Royal College of Radiologists and other relevant bodies
• Through the BSTI meetings to deliver educational opportunities to a wider audience and provide a forum for discussion and support among Thoracic Radiologists
• Foster mutually beneficial relations with other relevant regional, national, and international groups