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Blog post explores how ACR, AMA are working together to improve patient care

In a new post on the American College of Radiology (ACR) Voice of Radiology Blog, Arl Van Moore Jr., MD, examined the ACR’s role as it continues to build a strong relationship with the American Medical Association (AMA) to improve patient care.

Chief of radiology describes ‘incompetence,’ neglect at Guam Memorial Hospital

Jun 15, 2018 | Leadership

Nicole Dhanraj, PhD, chief of radiology at Guam Memorial Hospital in Tamuning, submitted a written testimony to the Legislature of Guam about issues she says she encountered while working at the hospital.

Radiology departments could do much more to support research by female radiologists

Jun 15, 2018 | Leadership

Seemingly countless studies have shown radiology’s ongoing problems with diversity. How does this impact women within the specialty who focus a lot of their time and energy into producing groundbreaking research?

Radiology resident receives ARRS 2018 Certificate of Merit for educational exhibit

Jun 14, 2018 | Leadership

LeAnn Shannon, MD, a second-year diagnostic radiology resident at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) in Nashville, Tennessee, has been awarded the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) 2018 Certificate of Merit for her exhibit at the 118th ARRS Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.

Canadian radiologist details ongoing feud with employer, says she has experienced workplace bullying

Jun 14, 2018 | Leadership

A radiologist in Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, alleges that she lost her hospital privileges in 2017 as part of a larger campaign of workplace bullying she has experienced while working at James Paton Memorial Hospital.

AMA elects Arkansas radiologist to board of trustees

Jun 13, 2018 | Leadership

Arkansas radiologist Scott Ferguson, MD, was elected to the American Medical Association (AMA) board of trustees this week after serving as an AMA delegate for nearly a decade, the organization has announced.

Richard Barr named new editor-in-chief of the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine

Jun 12, 2018 | Leadership

The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) named Richard G. Barr, MD, PhD, as the next editor-in-chief of the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine.

GE Healthcare Imaging names Tom McGuinness president, CEO

Jun 12, 2018 | Leadership

GE Healthcare named Tom McGuinness its new president and CEO of GE Healthcare's Imaging business on June 11, according to an internal report from GE Healthcare.

10 ‘elite’ radiology residents awarded scholarships to attend ACR summit

Jun 11, 2018 | Leadership

Ten radiology fellows and residents have been awarded scholarships to attend the American College of Radiology (ACR)’s Leadership Institute Summit this fall, the ACR announced this month.

Strategic Radiology hires John Outlaw to lead compliance efforts

Jun 08, 2018 | Leadership

Strategic Radiology has hired John Outlaw, CHC, as the company’s vice president of compliance.

Why radiologists should embrace community outreach, not avoid it

Jun 07, 2018 | Leadership

Though they might not be a hospital’s go-to choice when it comes to community engagement, radiation oncologists are seeing increasing opportunities to engage with the public and promote cancer education.

ASRT, ARRT spearhead grant for education, professional growth

Jun 07, 2018 | Leadership

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Foundation will award a $500 grant to 50 radiologic technologists (RTs) to support their educational efforts and professional growth opportunities. The “Advancing Your Profession: Education and Professional Growth Grants” program will be funded by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

ASRT announces recipients of annual Distinguished Author awards

Jun 05, 2018 | Leadership

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has announced the recipients of its Radiologic Technology Distinguished Author Award in Honor of Jean I. Widger and Radiation Therapist Distinguished Author Award in Honor of Harold Silverman.

Radiologist receives ACR Foundation award for humanitarian efforts

May 29, 2018 | Leadership

Michael T. Nelson, MD, has been given the American College of Radiology (ACR) Foundation’s 2018 Global Humanitarian Award for his “global impact on radiology services.”

Radiologist reflects on life, hope and the American dream

May 24, 2018 | Leadership

Driss Raissi, MD, a radiologist at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine in Lexington, had an emotional experience one day in the operating room, and he shared the story in a new commentary published by the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

ACR elects new officers, including McGinty as 1st woman chair in history

May 22, 2018 | Leadership

The American College of Radiology, at its 2018 Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., announced results of an election for its new Board of Chancellors. Geraldine McGinty, MD, MBA, previously the vice chair of the ACR Board of Chancellors, is the first woman elected chair of the board in the organization’s history.

Ruth Carlos named new JACR editor-in-chief

May 21, 2018 | Leadership

The American College of Radiology (ACR) has announced that Ruth C. Carlos, MD, MS, will be the new editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American College of Radiology (JACR), officially beginning her term in January 2019.

Half of radiology department employees say they don’t report all safety concerns

May 15, 2018 | Leadership

Radiology department employees are expected to report safety concerns, ensuring that their patients are cared for in the safest environment possible. However, according to a new study published in Radiology, employees don’t always report such issues.

A lack of communication skills—not AI—is the greatest threat to millennial radiologists

May 15, 2018 | Leadership

Millennials growing up in an evolving world of digital connection might be drawn to the high-tech nature of radiology, but those same prospective physicians should be wary of their bedside manner, according to one Arizona clinician.

McGinty announced as 2018 recipient of ACR Thorwarth Award

May 09, 2018 | Leadership

The American College of Radiology (ACR) announced Wednesday, May 9, that Geraldine McGinty, MD, MBA, is this year’s recipient of the William T. Thorwarth Jr., MD, Award.

Lisa Spellman joins MITA as new DICOM general-secretary

May 08, 2018 | Leadership

The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) announced Tuesday, May 8, that Lisa Spellman has been hired as the organization’s general-secretary for DICOM international. Spellman will be responsible for leading and managing “operational affairs for DICOM stakeholders worldwide.”

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