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ACR-RFS Overview
A brief introduction to the
American College of Radiology
ACR Mission• To serve patients and society by maximizing the value of radiology,
radiation oncology, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine and medical physics by– Advancing the science of radiology– Improving the quality of patient care– Positively influencing the socio-economics of the practice of
radiology– Providing continuing education for radiology and allied health
professions– Conducting research for the future of radiology
Who is the ACR?• The ACR is over 34,000 radiologists, radiation oncologists,
interventional radiologists, nuclear medicine physicians, and medical physicists– This includes approximately 5,000 residents and fellows as members in-
training
• The ACR is over 400 professional staff members in Reston, Va., Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia, Pa., and Silver Spring Md.
• The ACR is over one thousand volunteers donating their time and talents
Who is the ACR?• The ACR is THE voice of radiology
• The ACR is THE organization ensuring YOUR future in radiology
• NO ACR=NO REPRESENTATION
The ACR is a collection of individuals who have come together in the interest of their patients and the profession
of radiology!
What is the ACR?• The ACR is the leader in tackling the tough issues facing radiology
today, including– Imaging Utilization and Fighting Against Commoditization
– Decreased Reimbursement
– Self Referral
– Health Reform
• The ACR is a leader in improving the quality of patient care
• The ACR is your source for continuing education
The ACR is the largest national organization tackling the socioeconomic issues affecting your
career in radiology!
Effective Representation• Through its numbers and resources, the ACR can exert the
leverage, time, and money necessary to effectively represent the specialty.
• ACR represents the specialty before –– Congress and state legislatures
– Federal and state agencies
– Medicare & Third-Party payers
– National and Local Media
– Organized Medicine
– And many others
ACR Membership• If you are in a training program in the United States or
Canada, you are a complimentary member of the ACR
• Those individuals in a training program outside of the US or Canada can join the College at a discounted rate
• Additionally, medical students interested in radiology can join the ACR as complimentary members with an application and a faculty endorsement
Membership Benefits• Unrestricted access to Members-only information on the ACR Web
site• Access to ACR Practice Guidelines & Technical Standards• Access to ACR Appropriateness CriteriaTM • Access to multiple pathways to learning, including:
– ACR Education Center
– Learning Files Online
– Print Learning Materials
– Multimedia Instructional Materials
– AIRP-American Institute for Radiologic Pathology
– NEW Radiology Leadership Institute
• ACR Career Center – FREE to post your resume and search jobs• Subscriptions to ACR publications (ACR Bulletin and JACR)
Membership Benefits• Up-to-date news and information on radiology, health care,
research, and advocacy• RFS E-News, monthly electronic newsletter by residents, for
residents• Access to ACR Benefits Plus, including discounts on products and
services including travel, phone service, and insurance
ACR Resident and Fellow Section• As a member of ACR, you are also a member of the Resident
and Fellow Section (RFS)
• Represents over 5,000 residents in diagnostic radiology, radiation oncology, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine, and medical physics
• RFS members have a unique role in the College as the long-term stakeholders in the future of the profession
ACR Resident and Fellow Section• Led by an Executive Committee of seven in-training members
• Meets annually during the ACR Annual Meeting in Washington D.C.
• Facilitates networking both nationally and locally
• Develops resources for residents
• Helps to educate residents on the non-clinical aspects of radiology
ACR Resident and Fellow Section• Maintains a portion of the ACR Web site designed by residents, for
residents– Resources to assist you during training
• ACR Learning Center – MRI Teaching File, Case-in-Point, and more
• Getting Started Handbook – Guide to the 1st Year of Residency
• ACR Appropriateness Criteria Scenarios
– Resources to assist you in the years after training
• Fellowship Directory
• ACR Career Center
• Radiology Career Handbook
– Resources to help you better understand the business of radiology
• Dollars & Sense
• Business Concepts in Radiology – PPT-based lecture series
• Issue Updates
So, Why ACR?• As a radiology resident you need –
– An advocate to defend and promote the profession of radiology
– Resources to help you provide quality patient care
– Opportunities for continued education
– Resources to understand the non-clinical aspects of radiology
– Opportunities to get involved in organized medicine
The ACR gives you what you need!
Get Involved, Learn More!• Attend the ACR/RFS Annual Meeting (May 4-8, 2013)• Attend your local chapter meeting(s)• Volunteer to serve on an ACR Committee• Submit a case to the MRI or Radiation Oncology Teaching File• Write an article for the JACR or Bulletin• Respond to calls for action and stay informed• Visit the RFS Web site
– Read hot topic articles
– Read the RFS e-News
– Provide feedback on the site
For More Information• Contact Trina Madison, ACR Staff Coordinator for the RFS
– 800-227-5463, ext 4998
• Contact ACR Membership– 800-347-7748
• Reach out to your local ACR Chapter (INSERT CONTACT NAME & INFORMATION)
