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American College of Radiology Annual Meeting & Chapter Leadership Conference Resident and Fellow Section 2013 Recap. Washington Hilton Washington D.C. 5/4/2013-5/8/2013. The American College of Radiology. “Quality Is Our Image”. What is the ACR?.
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American College of RadiologyAnnual Meeting & Chapter Leadership ConferenceResident and Fellow Section 2013 Recap Washington Hilton Washington D.C. 5/4/2013-5/8/2013
The American College of Radiology “Quality Is Our Image”
What is the ACR? • Originally established in 1923 as an honorary society to recognize “Fellows” with distinguished academic careers • 1930’s – “advancing the science of radiology by means of the study of the economic aspects of radiology and the encouragement of improved educational facilities for radiologists” • The ACR has been the primary organization representing the socioeconomic and professional practice issues of radiology since it’s foundation
ACR Mission To serve patients and society by • Maximizing the value of radiology, radiation oncology, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine and medical physics • 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
ACR Overview • Over 34,000 members • Organizes activities by five pillars of excellence • Advocacy • Clinical Research • Economics • Education • Quality and Safety • Oversees accreditation • Publishes the JACR & Appropriateness Criteria® • Promotes Image Wisely & Image Gently campaigns • Administers the AIRP (former AFIP), Radiology Leadership Institute and other CME activities
American College of Radiology Resident and Fellow Section “Lead from the Beginning”
Resident & Fellow Section (RFS) • http://rfs.acr.org • All radiology residents are automatically members during training • The largest and most active RFS section among radiology organizations • Represents the future of the ACR • Focuses on education & resources for residents • RFS e-news • RFS Toolkit • ACR Fellowships • Business Concepts in Radiology Lecture Series • Health Policy Milestones in Modern America • Resident and Fellow Journal Club
AMCLC 2013 • “Annual Meeting and Chapter Leadership Conference” • Held at the Washington Hilton, in Washington D.C. • Resident & Fellow Section Meeting – Saturday May 4th & Sunday May 5th • ACR Council – Monday May 6th & Tuesday, May 7th • Capitol Hill Visits - Wednesday, May 8th • Attended by over 300 residents
Resident & Fellow Section • 21st annual dedicated RFS meeting • Opportunities: • Learn about the ACR’s legislative and advocacy efforts • Learn about future business models in radiology • Leadership development • Learn about international outreach opportunities for radiology residents • Network with colleagues nationwide • Meet senior leaders in the ACR • Participate in the ACR Council
4th Annual RFS Poster Session • 49 posters on display • Can be viewed online @ the AMCLC RFS portal(http://amclc.acr.org/PROGRAMMAPS/ResidentFellow.aspx) • Categories: • Advocacy & Government Relations • Economics & Health Policy • Education • Case-Based • Clinical Research • Quality & Safety
RFS Poster Winners • Clinical Research • Lead Author: Eric Monroe • Program: University of Washington • Title: Emergent embolization of ruptured hepatic angiosarcoma: a single center experience • Case Based • Lead Author: Chris Lazo, MD • Program: University of Florida College of Medicine • Title: Now you see it, Now you don’t: Comparing two cases of gallstone ileus • Economics & Health Policy • Lead Author: Mary Wood, MD • Program: Eastern Virginia Medical School • Title: Examining barriers for mammography screening compliance within an urban hospital and an underserved primary care clinic in Santiago, Chile
RFS Poster Winners • Advocacy & Government Relations • Lead Author: Florian Fintelmann • Program: Massachusetts General Hospital • Title: Novel Advocacy Platform to Reach Junior Residents: Teaching Essentials for Independent Call • Quality & Safety • Lead Author: AartiLuhar, MD • Program: David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA • Title: Reducing Unnecessary Pelvic Imaging in Trauma Patients: A Residents-Driven Quality Improvement Project • Education • Lead Author: Andrew Bunney, MD • Program: University of Minnesota • Title: Improving Medical Student Radiology Education Through Development of a Focused Ultrasound Moodle
RFS Meeting Highlights • Radiology Advocacy Network Overview • Dr. Andrew Wu • What You Didn’t Learn in Residency • Dr. Lawrence R. Muroff FACR • Radiology Leadership Institute Overview • Dr. Lawrence R. Muroff FACR • Q&A with ACR Leadership • Drs. John Patti FACR and Paul Ellenbogen FACR • Setting a Strategic Course- RLI Mini-Session • Dr. Alexander Norbash FACR • Separate Radiology and Radiation Oncology Young Physician Panels: Transitioning to Life after Training • Radiology Risk Management: Improving Quality through Expectations and Communication • Dr. Richard Duszak FACR • Healthcare Reform/PPACA Discussion • Dr. David Rosman • AMA Overview and Update • Dr. Alex Ding • Lunch with ACR Leaders • RFS International Outreach Subcommittee Info Session • State RFS Leaders Networking Breakfast ***Video highlights from the meeting will be posted on the RFS website***
RFS Meeting Highlights • New for the 2013 RFS Meeting • Dual Track Programming • First-Time Attendee Track • Senior Resident Involvement Panel • Leadership in Practice • Dr. Richard B. Gunderman FACR • Business of Radiology • Dr. Frank Lexa • Return Attendee Track • Advocacy Engagement Panel • Economics & Coding Session • Dr. Geraldine McGinty FACR • Making a Career Out of Quality • Dr. Paul Nagy FSIIM • Point/Counterpoint- Is eliminating fee for service reimbursement good or bad for radiology? • Moderator – Dr. SaurabhJha • Presenters – Drs. Matt Hawkins and Neil Lall
ACR Council • Councilors represent all stateand subspecialty societies • Discuss business of the college • Debate and adopt policies and resolutions • Multiple lectures focused on socioeconomic issues and radiology
AMCLC Keynote Speakers • Robert D. Moreton Lecture • Value, Variation, and Patient-Centered care: Building Radiology’s Future • Brent James, MD • Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute Presentation • Promoting Relevancy and Value in Evolving Health Care Delivery Systems • Richard Duszak, MD FACR
Capitol Hill Visits • Visits were organized by the ACR and RADPAC • More than 525 radiologists participated in the 2013 AMCLC Capitol Hill Day, an all-time record! • Attendees distributed information regarding our two MPPR bills, S. 623 and H.R. 846 • S. 623 gained 3 co-sponsors as a result of Hill Day • H.R. 846 gained 12 co-sponsors as a result of Hill Day
RADPAC • The Political Action Committee affiliated with the ACR • Lobbies in DC to support the political interests of Radiology • More than 400 contributors during the 2013 AMCLC including over 140 members in training! • During the Chapter Leader’s Breakfast on Monday of the AMCLC, RADPAC presented the four winning states of the RADPAC March Madness Campaign with $500 prizes • The $500 is to be used to fund a resident to attend the AMCLC • Congratulations to CA, IA, MO, and WY! • Donations can be made online at www.radpac.org • RFS members are encouraged to consider donating $5/month to RADPAC to support our profession
Imaging 3.0 • A change process led by the ACR • Recognizes the changes facing the profession • Focuses on what we need to manage our practices, patient care, and the future • A call to action to all radiologists to take a leadership role in shaping America’s future healthcare system
Beyond the AMCLC Staying involved with the ACR RFS throughout the year
ACR RFS on Twitter • Follow the RFS @ACRRFS • Use #radres for all tweets radiology resident related • Join the ongoing discussion about the future of radiology in the twittersphere
Visit the RFS website • Numerous educational resources for residents • Directory of state RFS chapters/leaders • Information on applyingfor fellowships, volunteering and more! • http://rfs.acr.org
ACR RFS Virtual Journal Club • Led by Dr. Geraldine McGinty FACR • Chair of the Commission on Economics, Twitter @ gmcginty • Next Journal Club – August 1st- Hosted by Dr. David Levin on the topic of Self Referral • Prior topics • Reimbursement for radiology and radiologists – Dr. Ronald Evens FACR • Imaging Utilization: RBMs vs Decision Support – Dr. Richard Duszak FACR & Jim Rawson FACR • Imaging Utilization: The effect of price and policy – Dr. David Lee PhD • Radiology Practice Models – Dr. Lawrence Muroff FACR • Recaps from prior journal clubs available for download on the RFS website
Membership Subcommittee • Focuses on a variety of projects to benefit the RFS membership. • All projects remain on the RFS website. • Anyone can become involved! • Contact rfs@acr.org if you would like to participate
ACR Radiology Leadership Institute • Mission – “to prepare leaders who will shape the future of radiology” • Enrollment is FREE for residents & fellows • www.radiologyleaders.org • RLI Annual Event at Kellogg School of Management • July 25-28, 2013 – Discount for RFS members • Upcoming free webinars • Identify & Apply – June 18th • Optimize your outcomes – June 24th • Changing the culture – June 27th • Is there a new payment model in your future? – August 7th • Multiple archived webinars • Live meetings
Young Physician Section (YPS) Mentor Network • The YPS has partnered with the RFS to create a network of young and early career physicians that have volunteered to serve as mentors for RFS members • View the list of mentors – • http://www.acr.org/Membership/Residents-and-Fellows/Resident-Resources/YPS-Mentors
Health Policy Milestones in Modern America • 2011-2012 Membership Subcommittee project • Insightful perspective on how politics and public opinion have shaped and defined the delivery of healthcare in the United States • PowerPoint lecture series • http://www.acr.org/Membership/Residents-and-Fellows/Learning-Center/HPMMA • Selected Topics: • The Formation of Blue Cross and Blue Shield • The AMA’s Defeat of President Truman’s Health Care Proposal • Shift to Employer-Based Health Insurance in the United States • The Creation of Medicare • The History of Radiology in Medicare • … and many more!
Business Concepts In Radiology • Excellent resource compiled by the 2010-2011 membership subcommittee • All lectures correspond to the free video lectures compiled by Dr. David Yousem MD, MBA • PowerPoints - http://www.acr.org/Membership/Residents-and-Fellows/Learning-Center/BCR • Video Lectures –http://webcast.jhu.edu/mediasite/Catalog/pages/catalog.aspx?catalogId=7e18b7d5-9c63-487e-aaf1-77a86f83b011 • Selected Topics: • The Management Expenses in Radiology • Malpractice: What the Thinking Radiologist Should Know • Communication, Leadership, and Excellence • The 411 of Employment Contracts • Where does the money come from in Radiology? An application of RVUs
Dollars and Sense • Online resource for residents and fellows on non-technical issues that affect the future of radiology • Includes sections on • Government Relations • Reimbursement and Finance • Imaging Informatics • Legal Issues pertinent to Radiology • Future plans: Interactive Q & A sessions with ACR leadership
Getting Started Handbook:A Guide to Radiology Residency • Making the transition from clinician to consultant • Contrast reactions and radiation safety • Introduction to each rotation • Dictations • Resident resources • Organized medicine and advocacy • The alphabet soup of medical organizations • An excellent resource when distributed to first year residents prior to arrival
Career Handbook • Resource created by the RFS Membership Subcommittee to assist residents and fellows in the job search process and making the transition from internship to Radiology residency • Contents of the Career Handbook • Fellowships • Types of Jobs • Interview Preparation • Questions to ask • Contracts • Recruiters
Heart of Radiology Campaign • Increase resident and fellow involvement in community service activities. • Serving meals at a homeless shelter • Habitat for Humanity • Sponsor a team 5K for a local cause • Combat the perception of radiologists as physicians who are detached from the doctor-patient relationship and their communities. • Help build a better world! http://www.acr.org/Membership/Residents-and-Fellows/Volunteering/Heart-of-Radiology
How Can I Get Involved? • All residents are free members of the ACR! • Affirm your membership today at https://shop.acr.org/MemberAffirmation.aspx • Visit the RFS Website • Attend the 2014 ACR AMCLC • April 26th-30th in Washington D.C. • Submit a research poster • Run for an executive committee position • Join your state RFS chapter • Start an RFS if your state chapter is yet to exist! • Join the Radiology Resident Advocacy Network • E-mail rfs@acr.org for more information
Apply for an ACR Fellowship • J.T. Rutherford Fellowship – Government Relations • James Moorefield Fellowship – Economics and Health Policy • Health Services Research Fellowship • E. Stephen Amis Jr., M.D. Quality and Safety Fellowship • Valerie Jackson Fellowship – Education • Radiation Oncology Resident Training Fellowship – RadOnc Research • Goldberg-Reeder International Travel Grant – Bringing Imaging to the Developing World • For more information: http://www.acr.org/Membership/Residents-and-Fellows/ACR-Fellowships
RFS Executive Committee • Jonathan A. Flug, MD, MBA • Chair • Winthrop-University Hospital, NY • Andy Moriarity, MD • Vice-Chair • Henry Ford Health System, MI • C. Matthew Hawkins, MD • Immediate Past Chair • Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, OH • Ryan Brady, MD • Secretary • University of Minnesota, MN • Florian Fintelmann, MD • A3CR2 Representative/Educational Liaison • Massachusetts General Hospital, MA • Neil Lall, MD • AMA Delegate/Advocacy Liaison • Ochsner Clinic Foundation, LA • Nathaniel Margolis, MD • Communications Officer • New York University Medical Center, NY • Lauren Layer, MD • Radiation Oncology Representative • University of Texas Medical Branch, TX Contact us – RFS@acr.org Elections occur annually at the AMCLC, please consider running in 2014!
Questions??? • E-mail the executive committee at rfs@acr.org • Visit http://rfs.acr.org • Read the monthly E-News • See you in 2014!