American College of RadiologyAnnual Meeting & Chapter

Leadership Conference

Resident and Fellow Section 2013 RecapWashington Hilton

Washington D.C.

5/4/2013-5/8/2013

The American College of Radiology

“Quality Is Our Image”

What is the ACR? Originally established in 1923 as an honorary society to

recognize “Fellows” with distinguished academic careers

1930’s – “advancing the science of radiology by means of the study of the economic aspects of radiology and the encouragement of improved educational facilities for radiologists”

The ACR has been the primary organization representing the socioeconomic and professional practice issues of radiology since it’s foundation

ACR MissionTo serve patients and society by Maximizing the value of radiology, radiation oncology, interventional

radiology, nuclear medicine and medical physics

Advancing the science of radiology

Improving the quality of patient care

Positively influencing the socio-economics of the practice of radiology

Providing continuing education for radiology and allied health professions

Conducting research for the future of radiology

ACR Overview Over 34,000 members

Organizes activities by five pillars of excellence Advocacy

Clinical Research

Economics

Education

Quality and Safety

Oversees accreditation

Publishes the JACR & Appropriateness Criteria®

Promotes Image Wisely & Image Gently campaigns

Administers the AIRP (former AFIP), Radiology Leadership Institute and other CME activities

American College of Radiology Resident and

Fellow Section“Lead from the Beginning”

Resident & Fellow Section (RFS) http://rfs.acr.org

All radiology residents are automatically members during training

The largest and most active RFS section among radiology organizations

Represents the future of the ACR

Focuses on education & resources for residents RFS e-news

RFS Toolkit

ACR Fellowships

Business Concepts in Radiology Lecture Series

Health Policy Milestones in Modern America

Resident and Fellow Journal Club

AMCLC 2013 “Annual Meeting and Chapter Leadership Conference”

Held at the Washington Hilton, in Washington D.C.

Resident & Fellow Section Meeting – Saturday May 4th & Sunday May 5th

ACR Council – Monday May 6th & Tuesday, May 7th

Capitol Hill Visits - Wednesday, May 8th

Attended by over 300 residents

Resident & Fellow Section 21st annual dedicated RFS meeting

Opportunities: Learn about the ACR’s legislative and advocacy efforts

Learn about future business models in radiology

Leadership development

Learn about international outreach opportunities for radiology residents

Network with colleagues nationwide

Meet senior leaders in the ACR

Participate in the ACR Council

4th Annual RFS Poster Session 49 posters on display

Can be viewed online @ the AMCLC RFS portal(http://amclc.acr.org/PROGRAMMAPS/ResidentFellow.aspx)

Categories: Advocacy & Government Relations

Economics & Health Policy

Education

Case-Based

Clinical Research

Quality & Safety

RFS Poster Winners Clinical Research

Lead Author: Eric Monroe Program: University of Washington Title: Emergent embolization of ruptured hepatic angiosarcoma: a single center

experience

Case Based Lead Author: Chris Lazo, MD Program: University of Florida College of Medicine Title: Now you see it, Now you don’t: Comparing two cases of gallstone ileus

Economics & Health Policy Lead Author: Mary Wood, MD Program: Eastern Virginia Medical School Title: Examining barriers for mammography screening compliance within an urban

hospital and an underserved primary care clinic in Santiago, Chile

RFS Poster Winners Advocacy & Government Relations

Lead Author: Florian Fintelmann Program: Massachusetts General Hospital Title: Novel Advocacy Platform to Reach Junior Residents: Teaching Essentials for

Independent Call

Quality & Safety Lead Author: Aarti Luhar, MD Program: David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Title: Reducing Unnecessary Pelvic Imaging in Trauma Patients: A Residents-Driven

Quality Improvement Project

Education Lead Author: Andrew Bunney, MD Program: University of Minnesota Title: Improving Medical Student Radiology Education Through Development

of a Focused Ultrasound Moodle

RFS Meeting Highlights Radiology Advocacy Network Overview

Dr. Andrew Wu

What You Didn’t Learn in Residency Dr. Lawrence R. Muroff FACR

Radiology Leadership Institute Overview

Dr. Lawrence R. Muroff FACR

Q&A with ACR Leadership Drs. John Patti FACR and Paul Ellenbogen FACR

Setting a Strategic Course- RLI Mini-Session

Dr. Alexander Norbash FACR

Separate Radiology and Radiation Oncology Young Physician Panels: Transitioning to Life after Training

Radiology Risk Management: Improving Quality through Expectations and Communication

Dr. Richard Duszak FACR

Healthcare Reform/PPACA Discussion

Dr. David Rosman

AMA Overview and Update

Dr. Alex Ding

Lunch with ACR Leaders

RFS International Outreach Subcommittee Info Session

State RFS Leaders Networking Breakfast

***Video highlights from the meeting will be posted on the RFS website***

RFS Meeting Highlights New for the 2013 RFS Meeting

Dual Track Programming

First-Time Attendee Track Senior Resident Involvement Panel Leadership in Practice

Dr. Richard B. Gunderman FACR Business of Radiology

Dr. Frank Lexa

Return Attendee Track Advocacy Engagement Panel Economics & Coding Session

Dr. Geraldine McGinty FACR Making a Career Out of Quality

Dr. Paul Nagy FSIIM

Point/Counterpoint - Is eliminating fee for service reimbursement good or bad for radiology?

Moderator – Dr. Saurabh Jha Presenters – Drs. Matt Hawkins and Neil Lall

ACR Council Councilors represent all state

and subspecialty societies

Discuss business of the college

Debate and adopt policies and resolutions

Multiple lectures focused on socioeconomic issues and radiology

AMCLC Keynote Speakers Robert D. Moreton Lecture

Value, Variation, and Patient-Centered care: Building Radiology’s Future

Brent James, MD

Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute Presentation Promoting Relevancy and Value in Evolving Health Care Delivery Systems

Richard Duszak, MD FACR

Capitol Hill Visits Visits were organized by the ACR and RADPAC

More than 525 radiologists participated in the 2013 AMCLC Capitol Hill Day, an all-time record!

Attendees distributed information regarding our two MPPR bills, S. 623 and H.R. 846 S. 623 gained 3 co-sponsors as a result of Hill Day

H.R. 846 gained 12 co-sponsors as a result of Hill Day

RADPAC The Political Action Committee affiliated with the ACR

Lobbies in DC to support the political interests of Radiology

More than 400 contributors during the 2013 AMCLC including over 140 members in training!

During the Chapter Leader’s Breakfast on Monday of the AMCLC, RADPAC presented the four winning states of the RADPAC March Madness Campaign with $500 prizes

The $500 is to be used to fund a resident to attend the AMCLC

Congratulations to CA, IA, MO, and WY!

Donations can be made online at www.radpac.org

RFS members are encouraged to consider donating $5/month to RADPAC to support our profession

Imaging 3.0 A change process led by the ACR

Recognizes the changes facing the profession

Focuses on what we need to manage our practices, patient care, and the future

A call to action to all radiologists to take a leadership role in shaping America’s future healthcare system

Beyond the AMCLCStaying involved with the

ACR RFS throughout the year

ACR RFS on Twitter Follow the RFS @ACRRFS

Use #radres for all tweets radiology resident related

Join the ongoing discussion about the future of radiology in the twittersphere

• Numerous educational resources for residents

• Directory of state RFS chapters/leaders

• Information on applyingfor fellowships, volunteering and more!

• http://rfs.acr.org

Visit the RFS website

ACR RFS Virtual Journal Club Led by Dr. Geraldine McGinty FACR

Chair of the Commission on Economics, Twitter @ gmcginty

Next Journal Club – August 1st - Hosted by

Dr. David Levin on the topic of Self Referral

Prior topics Reimbursement for radiology and radiologists – Dr. Ronald Evens FACR

Imaging Utilization: RBMs vs Decision Support – Dr. Richard Duszak FACR & Jim Rawson FACR

Imaging Utilization: The effect of price and policy – Dr. David Lee PhD

Radiology Practice Models – Dr. Lawrence Muroff FACR

Recaps from prior journal clubs available for download on the RFS website

Membership Subcommittee Focuses on a variety of projects to benefit the

RFS membership.

All projects remain on the RFS website.

Anyone can become involved!

Contact rfs@acr.org if you would like to participate

ACR Radiology Leadership Institute Mission – “to prepare leaders

who will shape the future of radiology”

Enrollment is FREE for residents & fellows

www.radiologyleaders.org

RLI Annual Event at Kellogg School of Management

July 25-28, 2013 – Discount for RFS members

Upcoming free webinars

Identify & Apply – June 18th

Optimize your outcomes – June 24th

Changing the culture – June 27th

Is there a new payment model in your future? – August 7th

Multiple archived webinars

Live meetings

Young Physician Section (YPS) Mentor Network The YPS has partnered with the RFS to create

a network of young and early career physicians that have volunteered to serve as mentors for RFS members

View the list of mentors –

http://www.acr.org/Membership/Residents-and-Fellows/Resident-Resources/YPS-Mentors

Health Policy Milestones in Modern America

2011-2012 Membership Subcommittee project

Insightful perspective on how politics and public opinion have shaped and defined the delivery of healthcare in the United States

PowerPoint lecture series http://www.acr.org/Membership/Resident

s-and-Fellows/Learning-Center/HPMMA

Selected Topics:

The Formation of Blue Cross and Blue Shield

The AMA’s Defeat of President Truman’s Health Care Proposal

Shift to Employer-Based Health Insurance in the United States

The Creation of Medicare

The History of Radiology in Medicare

… and many more!

Business Concepts In Radiology

Excellent resource compiled by the 2010-2011 membership subcommittee

All lectures correspond to the free video lectures compiled by Dr. David Yousem MD, MBA

PowerPoints - http://www.acr.org/Membership/Residents-and-Fellows/Learning-Center/BCR

Video Lectures –http://webcast.jhu.edu/mediasite/Catalog/pages/catalog.aspx?catalogId=7e18b7d5-9c63-487e-aaf1-77a86f83b011

Selected Topics:

The Management Expenses in Radiology

Malpractice: What the Thinking Radiologist Should Know

Communication, Leadership, and Excellence

The 411 of Employment Contracts

Where does the money come from in Radiology? An application of RVUs

Dollars and Sense Online resource for residents and

fellows on non-technical issues that affect the future of radiology

Includes sections on

Government Relations

Reimbursement and Finance

Imaging Informatics

Legal Issues pertinent to Radiology

Future plans: Interactive Q & A sessions with ACR leadership

Getting Started Handbook:A Guide to Radiology Residency Making the transition from clinician to consultant

Contrast reactions and radiation safety

Introduction to each rotation

Dictations

Resident resources

Organized medicine and advocacy

The alphabet soup of medical organizations

An excellent resource when distributed to first year residents prior to arrival

Career Handbook Resource created by the RFS Membership Subcommittee to

assist residents and fellows in the job search process and making the transition from internship to Radiology residency

Contents of the Career Handbook Fellowships

Types of Jobs

Interview Preparation

Questions to ask

Contracts

Recruiters

Heart of Radiology Campaign Increase resident and fellow involvement in community

service activities. Serving meals at a homeless shelter

Habitat for Humanity

Sponsor a team 5K for a local cause

Combat the perception of radiologists as physicians who are detached from the doctor-patient relationship and their communities.

Help build a better world!

http://www.acr.org/Membership/Residents-and-Fellows/Volunteering/Heart-of-Radiology

How Can I Get Involved? All residents are free members of the ACR!

Affirm your membership today at https://shop.acr.org/MemberAffirmation.aspx

Visit the RFS Website

Attend the 2014 ACR AMCLC April 26th-30th in Washington D.C.

Submit a research poster

Run for an executive committee position

Join your state RFS chapter Start an RFS if your state chapter is yet to exist!

Join the Radiology Resident Advocacy Network E-mail rfs@acr.org for more information

Apply for an ACR Fellowship J.T. Rutherford Fellowship – Government Relations

James Moorefield Fellowship – Economics and Health Policy

Health Services Research Fellowship

E. Stephen Amis Jr., M.D. Quality and Safety Fellowship

Valerie Jackson Fellowship – Education

Radiation Oncology Resident Training Fellowship – RadOnc Research

Goldberg-Reeder International Travel Grant – Bringing Imaging to the Developing World

For more information: http://www.acr.org/Membership/Residents-and-Fellows/ACR-Fellowships

RFS Executive Committee Jonathan A. Flug, MD, MBA

Chair

Winthrop-University Hospital, NY

Andy Moriarity, MD

Vice-Chair

Henry Ford Health System, MI

C. Matthew Hawkins, MD

Immediate Past Chair

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, OH

Ryan Brady, MD

Secretary

University of Minnesota, MN

Florian Fintelmann, MD

A3CR2 Representative/Educational Liaison

Massachusetts General Hospital, MA

Neil Lall, MD

AMA Delegate/Advocacy Liaison

Ochsner Clinic Foundation, LA

Nathaniel Margolis, MD

Communications Officer

New York University Medical Center, NY

Lauren Layer, MD

Radiation Oncology Representative

University of Texas Medical Branch, TX

Contact us – RFS@acr.orgElections occur annually at the AMCLC, please consider running in 2014!

Questions??? E-mail the executive committee at rfs@acr.org

Visit http://rfs.acr.org

Read the monthly E-News

See you in 2014!