The Commission on Leadership and Practice Development works to strengthen professional development, leadership capabilities and practice management expertise across the radiology profession.

Through the Radiology Leadership Institute® (RLI), the Commission fosters innovation, collaboration and educational excellence to support radiologists at every career stage in becoming effective leaders.

Commission Goals

  • Advance the Radiology Leadership Institute as the premier source of leadership and professional development for radiology professionals, from residents and fellows to seasoned practitioners.
  • Promote a culture of professionalism, adaptability and continuous growth within the radiology community.
  • Build strategic partnerships and foster collaboration across radiology subspecialties, healthcare organizations and industry stakeholders to broaden leadership impact.
  • Identify emerging challenges facing the profession and equip radiologists with the skills, strategies and solutions needed to navigate them effectively.

Leadership & Staff

Resources

Programs

  • Professional Development for Every Radiologist

    Radiology Leadership Institute


    The RLI offers a variety of flexible training options to help coach you through every career stage and tackle common workforce challenges.

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  • Three Days of Unparalleled Professional Development

    ACR RLI Summit

    Take your radiology career to new heights and gain practical insights from top radiology leaders and business experts in an interactive, immersive weekend.

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Resources

Physician Practice Information Survey

The Physician Practice Information Survey (PPIS) plays a major role in establishing accurate practice cost data for radiology and other specialties.

ACR Council Actions During ACR 2024

Three prominent resolutions that the American College of Radiology® Council passed during the ACR 2024 Annual Meeting.

House Committee Advances Key Legislation Supported by ACR

The U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce advanced ACR®-supported legislation to strengthen resources for early cancer detection and support for behavioral health services for front-line healthcare workers.

Recommended Reading from the Bulletin

  • Consolidation: Listen, Learn, Adapt, Survive and Thrive

    Meaning different things to different radiology groups, your informed perspective on consolidation is what really matters to ACR.

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    Man in business suit with arms open wide, on stage with blue lighting, addresses the attendees at the ACR annual meeting
  • Creating Partners in Leadership

    The Emerging Leaders RLI Scholarship program has gained a new partner — and opened the door to a transformative learning experience for the next generation of radiology leaders.

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    Image of female Radiologist smiling in a class setting
  • RLI Leadership Awardee

    Honing leadership skills takes patience, mentoring and a willingness to become a better person.

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    Cheri L. Canon, MD, FACR, is the RLI’s Luminary Award awardee for 2025.