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My first introduction to radiology was attending a ‘Go To Work With Your Dad Day’ when I was 10 years old. As I grew, my dad I bonded thro...

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Are IR and DR Better Together or… ?

By Timothy Crummy, MD, FACR, Kurt A. Schoppe, MD on November 16, 2023

As IR has evolved, including its transition to a primary specialty and its unique training pathway, many IRs desire to deliver comprehensive and longi...

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ACR Bulletin Goes Green

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The United States healthcare system produces nearly 10% of America’s greenhouse gas emissions, and research shows that radiology departments are...

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Radiology's Impact on the Patient Journey

By Cecelia Brewington, MD, FACR on November 2, 2023

November 8 marks the 11th International Day of Radiology, a day when we come together with our colleagues in the field, including radiologists, radiog...

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Continuing Your Radiology Education

By Lori Deitte, MD, FACR on October 26, 2023

In 2018, I became a member of the ACR Board of Chancellors as the Chair of the Commission on Publications and Lifelong Learning, which oversees the AC...

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A Look Inside ACR Leadership and Governance

By Kurt A. Schoppe, MD, Timothy Crummy, MD, FACR on October 19, 2023

The ACR College Nominating Committee (CNC) recently announced the opening of this year’s Call for Nominations for ACR elections at the 2024 Annu...

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Let's Talk About Breast Cancer Risk

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Improving Our Process to Achieve High-Quality Standards

By Derrick Siebert, MD on September 29, 2023

The ACR Council approved a resolution at the 2022 annual meeting which changes the way PP&TS are edited and reviewed. Due to the lead time needed ...

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