RFS RAN Update
ACR’s RFS RAN Representatives
It is not too late for coordinators/directors to select a resident from their program for ACR’s RAN Representative leadership role for the 2023-2024 academic year. Please have the program’s selected representatives submit the RAN resident liaison form. If you have any questions, please contact ran.rfs@gmail.com.
Pre-Radiology RAN for Medical Students
For medical students interested in becoming involved in advocacy, there is the Pre-Radiology RAN, formed in late 2022. Sign-up here to be a medical student volunteer. More history about the beginnings of the Pre-Radiology RAN here.
The Power of Interdisciplinary Collaboration
In an article written by Fatima Elahi, DO, MHA, on the Power of Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Dr. Elahi shares lessons she learned as a radiology resident working with other disciplines at the American Medical Association (AMA) and the impact physicians in training have on forming a collective voice for patient advocacy. You can read the whole article here.
RADPAC Reception at RSNA 2022
RADPAC hosted its annual RSNA Reception at the Royal Palms in Chicago. The event was bristling with competitive shuffle boarding, spirits, and great networking. The event was attended by several RFS members who contributed to RADPAC in 2022.
If you have any questions on how you can fulfill a leadership role as a RAN representative of your program please contact Fatima Elahi, MD.
RFS RAN in Q4
The RFS RAN had a very busy year and was even busier in the last few months. Below are three that stood out the most:
- Advocacy Tweetorial on November 17, 2022 – an outreach to medical students, residents, and fellows on 5 Ways to Get Involved in Radiology Advocacy as Trainees.
- Published a Voice of Radiology Blog titled, “#Radvocacy: 5 Wasy to Get Involved as Trainees.“
- Radiation Oncology Advocacy Webinar.