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Resident and Fellow Section: Launch and Excel Your Career

Make full use of a huge array of resources to expand your professional horizons and establish a bright future in medical imaging.

Who We Are

The American College of Radiology^® Resident and Fellow Section (RFS™) is a nationwide network of professionally committed radiology, radiation oncology, medical physics and nuclear medicine trainees. The mission of the RFS is to develop trainee-specific resources, and to engage with and support the future leaders of the radiology profession by way of advocacy efforts, educational opportunities, policy implementation and more.

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About Your Membership

Stay on top of your ACR membership status, benefits and resources with these core links.

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RFSSubcommittees

Serve with your peers — and help change the future.

Volunteer for a subcommittee

Join the AI Advisory Group to contribute to educating residents and fellows on developments in AI and its impact on radiology practices. Participate in activities such as collaboration with the Define-AI case studies team and creating content for the Member Update newsletter.

Join the Education Subcommittee to contribute to the development and enhancement of educational initiatives within ACR. Projects include curriculum development, occasional webinar planning and educational resource creation.

Join the Government Relations Subcommittee to pitch in on #Radvocacy and help promote the interests of radiology professionals through legislative and regulatory activism. Participate in policy analysis, outreach to lawmakers and grassroots advocacy campaigns.

Join the Economics Advisory Group to promote education and professional development on economic issues relevant to ACR members. Take part in Economics Journal Club meetings and help organize special events focused on economics in radiology.

Join the Outreach and Professional Opportunity Advisory Group to foster a culture of accessibility, fairness and innovation within the radiological professions and contribute to activities aimed at strengthening institutions across the country.

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Attend ACR Meetings and Radiology Events

Meet other trainees. Network with ACR members at national gatherings and chapter meetings.

ACR Annual Meeting
Meet other RFS members during the RFS Annual Meeting, which takes place at the ACR annual meeting.
Register
Chapter meetings for residents
Attend nearby resident and fellow gatherings hosted by chapters.
Search for meetings
Other upcoming events
See the full list of ACR-associated events, meetings and gatherings.
Make new connections

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Stay Current and Jump Ahead

Access announcements and news for residents and fellows.

RFS Member Update Newsletter
Get the latest on topics that are important to residents and fellows.
See what’s new
Engage
Participate in the latest discussions with your peers and leaders in the radiology space.
Join the conversation
ACR Bulletin
Get the latest news, commentary and insightful articles relevant to the world of radiology.
Learn more
Journal of the American College of Radiology (JACR®)
Ignite your passion with the profession’s only peer-reviewed journal that focuses on health services and policy.
Learn more
ACR Center for Research and Innovation (CRI)
Empower your scientific research and contribute to ongoing clinical trials.
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Read the latest news

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Resident Resources

For new and prospective radiology residents: hit the ground running with a few key resources and our first-year guide.

Getting Started

A Guide to Year One of Radiology Residency

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ACR RFS Update | Recording

Past RFS Chair, Alisha Rathi, MD provides an overview of what the resident fellow section.

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Strategies for Success With Oral Board Exams | On-Demand Webinar

Discussion covering essential tips, strategies and navigating the exam format.

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How a Dictation Becomes a Dollar | On-Demand Webinar

Explore the mechanisms behind radiologist compensation and how they directly impact your career.

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Practice Types Panel | On-Demand Webinar

Valuable insights on navigating your job search and comparing diverse practice types, from academics to private practice.

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Career Center

Strengthen your negotiating position with our comprehensive radiology-specific database of compensation, benefits and career satisfaction.

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Advocacy, Impact on Medicare and Taking Part in Shaping Your Future | On-Demand Webinar

A comprehensive overview of the ACR structure and its pivotal government relations work including how our advocacy efforts shape Medicare policies and drive positive change for the future of radiology.

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Find Jobs

Accelerate your search for a new role with ACR’s dedicated job board and specialized search tools.

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Explore Fellowships

It’s never too early to start thinking about what comes after residency. Whether you’re an R3 ready to apply or an R2 looking to prepare, the links below give you an excellent place to start.

ACR Fellowships
Review ACR fellowship opportunities based on your areas of interest.
See fellowships
FREIDA Online® from the AMA
Begin your fellowship search with the massive FREIDA Online database of more than 10,000 accredited graduate medical education programs and over 100 combined specialty programs.
Get going
ACGME Fellowships
Use the comprehensive list of all fellowships approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education to find opportunities. Residents should be aware that many radiology fellowships fall outside this system.
Search fellowships
National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Find the right fellowship fit with The Match. The NRMP typically starts matching fellowship positions in July.
Connect with NRMP

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Chapter Scholarships

The RLI has collaborated with over 20 chapters to provide financial assistance for residents, fellows and members-at-large to attend RLI programs. Chapters are creating a leadership track for their members. A chapter RLI Scholarship Fund will prepare members for leadership roles, teach essential business skills and much more.

Chapters currently offering RLI Scholarships:

• Arkansas Radiological Society
• California Radiological Society
• Canadian Association of Radiologists
• DC Metropolitan Radiological Society
• Florida Radiological Society
• Hawaii Radiological Society
• Illinois Radiological Society
• Indiana Radiological Society
• Kentucky Radiological Society
• Massachusetts Radiological Society

• Maine Radiological Society
• Michigan Radiological Society
• Missouri Radiological Society
• North Carolina Radiological Society
• Radiological Society of New Jersey
• New York State Radiological Society
• Pennsylvania Radiological Society
• Texas Radiological Society
• Utah Radiological Society
• Virginia Radiological Society
• Washington State Radiological Society

Interested in applying but don't see your state listed? Reach out as this list may grow!

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ARC Institute for Radiologic Pathology™ (AIRP®)

Develop a fresh appreciation for the nuances of cutting-edge diagnosis with learning materials, courses and connections from AIRP.

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Radiology Leadership Institute® (RLI)

Step into your full confidence and embrace your potential with professional development and career training programs at RLI, because leadership is for everyone.

Learn more

More Educational Resources

Answer questions and expand your knowledge base with a wide array of case studies, webinars, exam preparation tools and complete online courses.

Case in Point
Read up on the classic case studies that defined the field.
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ACR In-Training Exams
ACR® offers in-training exams online using the ACR Cortex platform to provide secure, proctored exams with accurate benchmarking.
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Continuing Professional Improvement (CPI)
Stay at the forefront of subspecialties with new CPI courses.
See course list
Lecture Series for ED-24 LCME
Learn at your own pace with these educational modules.
Explore lectures
Online Course: Healthcare Delivery and Policy Research
Broaden your perspective with this free course hosted by the AIRP and the Health Policy Institute® (HPI).
Start now
Radiologic Pathology Correlation Course
Take this four-week course and learn how to apply the principles of Rad-Path correlation to the interpretation of radiologic studies.
Dive in

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The RFS Executive Committee

Your Voice at the ACR

RFS members are encouraged to volunteer on ACR commissions and committees, get involved with their local chapter, or to serve in RFS leadership. The RFS Executive Committee, elected every year at the RFS Annual Meeting, works under the leadership of the Commission on Membership and Communications and represents all ACR trainees at the national level.

Chelsea Schmitt, MD, MPH

Chair

Thomas Reith, MD

Vice Chair/Chair-Elect

Fatima Elahi, DO, MHA

Immediate Past Chair

Sally Midani, MD

Secretary

Megan Kenway, MD

AMA Delegate & Advocacy Liaison

Farzaneh Rahmani, MD, MPH

Communications Officer

Niki Nourmohammadi, DO, MPH

Education Liaison

Samar A. Khan, MD, MS

Radiation Oncology Representative

Madison Wulfeck, MD

RFS/YPS Liaison

Resident and Fellow Section: Launch and Excel Your Career

Who We Are

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About Your Membership

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RFSSubcommittees

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Advisory Group

Education Subcommittee

Government Relations Subcommittee

RFS Economics Advisory Group

Outreach and Professional Opportunity Advisory Group

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Attend ACR Meetings and Radiology Events

ACR Annual Meeting

Chapter meetings for residents

Other upcoming events

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Stay Current and Jump Ahead

RFS Member Update Newsletter

Engage

ACR Bulletin

Journal of the American College of Radiology (JACR®)

ACR Center for Research and Innovation (CRI)

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Read the latest news

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Resident Resources

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Explore Fellowships

ACR Fellowships

FREIDA Online® from the AMA

ACGME Fellowships

National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)

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Chapter Scholarships

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ARC Institute for Radiologic Pathology™ (AIRP®)

Radiology Leadership Institute® (RLI)

More Educational Resources

Case in Point

ACR In-Training Exams

Continuing Professional Improvement (CPI)

Lecture Series for ED-24 LCME

Online Course: Healthcare Delivery and Policy Research

Radiologic Pathology Correlation Course

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The RFS Executive Committee

Your Voice at the ACR

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RFSSubcommittees

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Advisory Group

Education Subcommittee

Government Relations Subcommittee

RFS Economics Advisory Group

Outreach and Professional Opportunity Advisory Group

Attend ACR Meetings and Radiology Events

ACR Annual Meeting

Chapter meetings for residents

Other upcoming events

Stay Current and Jump Ahead

RFS Member Update Newsletter

Engage

ACR Bulletin

Journal of the American College of Radiology (JACR®)

ACR Center for Research and Innovation (CRI)

Read the latest news

Resident Resources

Explore Fellowships

ACR Fellowships

FREIDA Online® from the AMA

ACGME Fellowships

National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)

Chapter Scholarships

ARC Institute for Radiologic Pathology™ (AIRP®)

Radiology Leadership Institute® (RLI)

More Educational Resources

Case in Point

ACR In-Training Exams

Continuing Professional Improvement (CPI)

Lecture Series for ED-24 LCME