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The ACR Award for Excellence in Education

Recognizing those who exemplify a passion for teaching, genuine dedication to education, and commitment to fostering the understanding of radiological studies and continuous professional improvement of practice.

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ACR volunteers contribute significant time and effort to the education that ACR offers, whether by writing assessment questions, creating course content, presenting and lecturing, or in many other ways which make our educational programs world-class. They do so out of a desire to teach, support, and further the specialty. The ACR Award for Excellence in Education will recognize up to two individuals annually with a history of contributions to the ACR’s educational offerings who have demonstrated exceptional teaching skills, innovative efforts, and exemplary leadership and service.

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Deadline to apply is October 31.

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Award receipts must:

  • Be a radiologist, radiation oncologist, or medical physicist. Residents and fellows who meet all award criteria are eligible.
  • Be an active ACR member.
  • Have a history of sustained excellence in contributions to ACR educational products, webinars, courses, mentoring, and/or other educational activities designed to enhance the professional development of its members.
  • Current officers and members of the award selection committee, ACR Board of Chancellors, and the ACR Chief Executive Officer are ineligible for the Award for Excellence in Education nomination. Past awardees may not be nominated again.
     

The recipient of the ACR Award for Excellence in Education will demonstrate each of the following through their work with the ACR:

  • Dedication to Education: A commitment to teaching, mentoring, and supporting residents, fellows, and medical students in their learning journey and/or a commitment to close gaps in radiologic practice performance by designing meaningful professional development resources and education. 
  • Innovation in Education: The use of creative and effective teaching methods to enhance learning. 
  • Contributions to the Field: A track record of scholarly activity and contributions to the field of radiology and radiology education.
  • Leadership and Service: A demonstrated commitment to leadership and service within the ACR community.
     

Nominations will be accepted from ACR members, residents, and fellows. Self-nominations will not be accepted. Each nominator may only nominate one person per award cycle.

A minimum of one (1) nomination letter must be submitted with the application, giving in detail the nominee’s qualifications for the award. A second letter of recommendation supporting the nomination is strongly encouraged. Letters must follow these requirements:

  • Must be written by an active ACR member. At least one of the letters (nomination or recommendation) must be from an individual who is not a member of the nominee’s current department, practice, or workplace.
  • Must be no more than two pages and signed and written on letterhead.
  • Must outline and summarize how the nominee’s work with the ACR has exhibited the four award criteria.
  • Current members of the award selection committee, ACR Board of Chancellors, the ACR Chief Executive Officer, and staff of the College cannot submit nominations nor write letters of recommendation for the award.

Nominators must also include a current CV or resume with the application. The CV/resume must provide adequate information about the candidate’s positions, accomplishments, and their educational contributions to the ACR.

 

Complete the online application and attach a minimum of one letter of support and CV/resume. Send requests for assistance and questions to Lisa Gunderman.

The application period will close on October 31, 2025.

A committee of the Commission on Publications and Lifelong Learning (CoPLL) will review nominations and make their recommendations to the Board for final approval. Nominees will be notified in early 2026.