Dear Colleagues and Friends,
It is with great pleasure that we invite you to the second edition of the Orthopedic-Radiology Fireside Meeting, which will take place in Łódź from November 6th to 7th, 2026.
Following the success of our first gathering, we return with even greater ambition and scale. This time, we are proud to welcome an even larger group of distinguished lecturers from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) – leading experts in global radiology and orthopedics. Their presence ensures a high scientific standard and offers a unique opportunity for dialogue among specialists from around the world.
The Fireside Meeting will serve as a platform for sharing experiences, engaging in constructive discussions, and fostering inspiring interactions between the orthopedic and radiology communities. We believe this event will not only be a source of valuable knowledge, but also a catalyst for collaborative projects and deeper interdisciplinary cooperation.
You are warmly invited by:
Professor Marcin Domżalski, MD, PhD – Orthopedic Surgeon and Traumatologist
Artur Kusak, MD – Radiologist
We look forward to seeing you in Łódź!
The event will begin in
Honorary Chairs of the Scientific Committee
Donald L. Resnick, MD
Professor Emeritus of Radiology and Former Chief of Osteoradiology at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
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Dr. Donald Resnick has built a distinguished career in radiology that spans more than four decades, the majority of which he has spent at UC San Diego, where he serves as Chief of Osteoradiology. A prolific academic, he has contributed as a reviewer or editorial board member to more than 30 peer-reviewed journals—an appropriate role given his authorship of over 850 articles in the fields of orthopedic and radiologic medicine.
He has written or contributed to 25 textbooks and book chapters, with his landmark works *Diagnosis of Bone and Joint Disorders* (a comprehensive five-volume set) and *Internal Derangements of Joints* widely regarded as foundational texts in musculoskeletal radiology. Throughout his career, Dr. Resnick has delivered more than 1,200 invited lectures and presentations at both national and international scientific and educational conferences.
Dr. Resnick has been recognized with numerous prestigious honors, including the Gold Medal from the American Roentgen Ray Society, the Founder’s Medal from the International Skeletal Society, and the title of Educator of the Year from the Radiological Society of North America.
Beyond his own prolific contributions, Dr. Resnick’s greatest legacy may be his impact on future generations. Over 250 radiologists have completed his renowned musculoskeletal fellowship program at UCSD, many of whom have gone on to become leaders in the field. Widely regarded as the “father of modern musculoskeletal radiology,” Dr. Resnick’s influence on the specialty is both profound and enduring.
Christine B. Chung, MD
Chair of the Department of Radiology at the UC San Diego School of Medicine
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Dr. Chung is the chair of the Department of Radiology at the UC San Diego School of Medicine, where she leads efforts to advance research, education, clinical excellence, and community engagement. In her additional role as director of the Musculoskeletal Imaging Research Group, she works alongside leading experts in physics, pathology, orthopedic surgery, and bioengineering. Together, their research centers on magnetic resonance imaging for cartilage evaluation and tissue characterization.
Her laboratory is widely recognized in the scientific community for its work on validating imaging biomarkers using histologic and biomechanical reference standards. In recognition of her significant contributions to the field, Dr. Chung was honored with the Distinguished Investigator Award by the Academy of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging Research in 2018.
A respected authority in radiology, Dr. Chung is known for her leadership, clinical expertise, and commitment to education. She is a fellow of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine and holds active membership in several professional organizations, including the American College of Radiology, the American Association for Women Radiologists, and the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research. She currently serves as the president of the International Skeletal Society, becoming only the second woman to lead the organization in its 52-year history.
Dr. Chung earned her medical degree from the University of Iowa and completed her residency in diagnostic radiology at The Ohio State University.
Mini Pathria, MD
Professor in the Radiology Department at the UC San Diego School of Medicine
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Dr. Pathria serves as a professor in the Radiology Department at the UC San Diego School of Medicine, where she teaches medical students, residents, and fellows. She has delivered numerous lectures on magnetic resonance imaging, trauma, and spinal imaging at both national and international conferences. Her academic contributions include authoring the book *MRI of the Musculoskeletal System* and coauthoring many scholarly articles in the field of musculoskeletal imaging.
She completed a fellowship in musculoskeletal radiology at UC San Diego and a diagnostic radiology residency at McMaster University Medical School in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, where she also received her medical degree. Dr. Pathria holds board certification in diagnostic radiology.
Scientific Committee:
Prof. Marcin Domżalski
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Graduated with honours from the Faculty of Medicine at the Medical University of Łódź in 1997. Fellowship at the Vojta Orthopaedic Clinic in Heidelberg in 1998. From 1998 to 2002, full-time doctoral studies at the Medical University of Łódź.
Awarded a doctorate in medical science with distinction in 2002. OASI Milano fellowship in 2002. Research Fellowship from Thomas Jefferson University of Philadelphia at A.I. duPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE, USA, in 2004-2005.
Specialist in Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Traumatology since 2006. Completed his habilitation in medical science at the Medical University of Łódź in 2011. Since February 2015, he has been the Head of the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of the Medical University of Łódź at the Military Medical Academy Memorial Teaching Hospital: Central Veterans’ Hospital in Łódź.
In 2020, he received the Presidential nomination for Full Professor.
In 2015, he was among the founding members of the Polish Arthroscopic Society and served as the first President of PTArtro from 2015 to 2017. Lectures at schools of arthroscopy: SAPTA and SNACE. Since 2015, member of the State Examination Board in orthopaedics and musculoskeletal traumatology. Current (2023-2025) President of the Łódź Branch of the Polish Society of Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Traumatology. Since 2021, Chairman of the Peer Tribunal of the Polish Society of Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Traumatology.
Since 2006, international member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons AAOS, member of the international arthroscopic societies ESSKA and ISAKOS. Member of the Polish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology. Member of the editorial team of the journals: Medycyna Sportowa / Polish Journal of Sports Medicine and Chirurgia Narządu Ruchu i Ortopedia Polska / Polish Orthopaedics.
Since 2011, he has been in charge of the SPORTO Clinic in Łódź. Since 2010, consulting physician and member of the medical council of the Polish Volleyball Federation. Since 2021, member of the medical council of the Polish Basketball Federation. In 2006-2016, club doctor of the football section of RTS Widzew Łódź. Currently, consulting physician for clubs: RTS Widzew Łódź, basketball: MUKS Widzew and BL Slam Ostrów Wielkopolski, volleyball: ŁKS Commercecon.
Organising Committee:
Lek. Artur Kusak