2. 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
3. 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
4. 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!
5. 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!
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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)
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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!
14. 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
15. For More Information
• Contact Trina Madison, ACR Staff Coordinator for the RFS
– 800-227-5463, ext 4998
– rfs@acr.org
• Contact ACR Membership
– 800-347-7748
– membership@acr.org
• Reach out to your local ACR Chapter (INSERT CONTACT NAME &
INFORMATION)
