E. Stephen Amis, Jr., MD, Fellowship in Quality and Safety
For residents with a passion for quality improvement activities and initiatives that improve a patient’s journey along the care pathway.
The E. Stephen Amis, Jr., MD, Fellowship in Quality and Safety provides an opportunity for up to three residents in diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, integrated interventional and diagnostic radiology, and radiation oncology to discover insights and gain experience with the ACR® Department of Quality and Safety.
You will learn about ACR work to promote and support quality and safety (Q&S) and how you can become involved and lead these efforts over the course of your career. You will have an opportunity to meet leaders in the profession and launch your own leadership journey. Take a look at the testimonials below to hear from past Amis Fellows about their experiences.
Eligibility
Candidates must be second-, third- or fourth-year residents in diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, integrated interventional and diagnostic radiology, and radiation oncology. International candidates (with the exception of Canadian members) are not eligible.
How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit the following materials:
- Online application form
- Current curriculum vitae
- Letter of recommendation from your program director or department chair
Fellowship Highlights
- One week in Spring/Fall: Fellows will travel to the ACR Headquarters in Reston VA to spend a week meeting with each other and meeting key ACR staff and leaders. Fellows will obtain direct exposure to the functions, programs and initiatives of the Department of Quality and Safety (Q&S) and other areas at the ACR. The timing will be coordinated based on the availability of the selected Fellows.
- Two Evening Sessions in Spring Prior to ACR Annual Meeting: Participate in the Spring virtual Reference Committee session to gain experience in the annual practice parameter – ACR Council Approval Cycle
- Spring: Attend the ACR Annual Meeting
- Optional in Fall: Attend the annual Quality and Safety + Informatics Conference
Current Fellows
- Claire Baniel, MD
- Aly Khader, PGY-5 Radiology Resident
- Pratik V. Rachh, MD, MBA
- Temitope Soyemi, MBBS, FMCR, FWACS, CPHQ
The E. Stephen Amis, Jr., MD, Fellowship provided me with an invaluable opportunity to learn about quality and safety issues affecting radiologists and explore ways to expand my contribution to patient care.