Borgstede to lead International Society of Radiology

James Borgstede, professor of radiology at the School of Medicine, was installed earlier this month as president of the International Society of Radiology (ISR) during the 28th International Congress of Radiology in Dubai, UAE. He previously had been president-elect serving as a member of the ISR Executive Committee.

During the meeting, Borgstede participated in a session on New International Basic Safety Standards and Radiology Practice. The title of his presentation was “How the New Safety Standards Improve Safety and Quality in Radiology Practice.” In addition, Borgstede co-chaired a panel that addressed Global Improvements in Radiological Quality and Safety.

Borgstede has served in various professional leadership roles nationally and locally. He is past president and chairman of the Board of Chancellors for the American College of Radiology, chairman of the Radiological Society of North America Research and Education Foundation, member of the Board of Directors of the Radiological Society of North America, past president of the American Board of Radiology, past president of the Colorado Medical Board, and past chairman of the Colorado Physician Health Program.