Rachel is a Consultant Radiologist, specializing in gastrointestinal and pelvic floor imaging and Medical Examiner. In addition to her clinical work, Rachel is dedicated to promoting a supportive and no-blame culture within the healthcare setting. She teaches Human Factors to healthcare professionals, particularly in relation to error. She has recently taken on the lead role of the Royal College of Radiologists' Radiology Events and Learning (REAL) faculty, having led the local REAL process in her base hospital for over 10 years.
Radiology Events and Learning (REAL)
Interactive clinician learning from errors and ambiguous cases.
A library of case studies and interactive resources built by the REAL faculty and peer reviewed case studies.
LEARN MOREThe role of Radiology Events and Learning and its Meetings is educational, and is laid out in the Standards for Radiology Events and Learning Meetings (REALMS) document.
The REAL library and online resource is accessible to RCR members only.
If you are interested in accessing REAL or finding out more about the benefits of RCR membership, please visit our RCR membership page.
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REAL Online
A collection of online, interactive themed modules of cases utilising an embedded DICOM reader, hosted on RCR Learning.
These are designed to help radiologists practice identifying good spots and review ambiguous cases with greater confidence.
REAL Newsletters
A library of REAL newsletters from 2019 - 2024. These editions include published member letters and showcase real scenarios, addressing a range of intriguing questions and topical points, offering readers greater exposure to difficult and unusual cases.
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Submit a case study
The REAL Panel are currently reviewing all existing cases submitted and we are temporarily unable to accept new submissions. We will re-open submissions along with a more streamlined, updated process in early 2025, with updates to members once a date is confirmed.
We are grateful to everyone who has previously shared and submitted cases to REAL and would like to encourage you to continue to look out for interesting cases suitable for publication and sharing though our REAL learning platform in the future.
In the meantime, please explore the REAL resources for existing cases and keep an eye out for new ones as they are published.
Upcoming REAL events
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6th National RCR Radiology Events and Learning Meeting (REALM)
Following the success and sold-out attendance at our 2024 conference, we’re excited to announce the sixth annual REALM course to be held in London. Early booking is recommended to secure your spot at this exclusive event for clinical radiology trainees and consultants.
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Real Faculty members
The review panel oversees the production and promotion of the REAL newsletter and REAL Online including considering cases which have been submitted for inclusion.
For enquires, contact the REAL Faculty at:
[email protected]
Find out more about CPD and events
Discover all the events and CPD opportunities offered by the college.
CPD and events
