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eNewsletter for the Commission on Publications and Lifelong Learning

Issue 5 - June 2020

In this unprecedented time of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever that we support each other and stay connected as a community.

The well-being of you and your loved ones is my utmost concern. I am very grateful for all that you do for our patients, radiology community, the larger medical community, and society.

In this issue of the Connections, we share the COVID-19 resources provided by the ACR to assist you. I hope that seeing the impactful work of our Commission will be a source of hope and inspiration to you. If the ACR, CoPLL staff, or I might serve you in any way, please let us know at copllstaff@acr.org .

“We are stronger together than we are alone.”

– Walter Payton

Sending love and courage during this difficult time,

Lori Deitte, MD, FACR

Chair, ACR Commission on Publications and Lifelong Learning

Our Response to COVID-19

ACR Offers Supportive Resources for the COVID-19 Pandemic

To help radiology professionals make more informed decisions during the rapidly evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the ACR has collected and is continuously updating radiology-specific materials intended to help as the radiological community works to protect patients and health care providers.

For residents whose training has been impacted by COVID-19, we have a variety of free assessments, programs, and benefits to give them the tools and resources they need to continue their professional development, including free access to a variety of CPI eBooks (no CME).

A two-week virtual radiology curriculum for medical students , created by Benjamin Taragin, MD, provides students with independent reading assignments, online modules, and online scenarios to incorporate evidence-based strategies for imaging services, while experiencing the science and diversity of modern imaging.

For a limited time during increased chest imaging demands, the ACR is making two CPI Chest modules available for free via eBook format for educational purposes (member login required). No registration is required, and CME is not offered.

Case in Point has provided public access to all COVID-19 cases that have been submitted which will be updated as new cases are received.

Radiology-TEACHES has launched a new COVID-19 specific module which provides an introduction to COVID-19, with cases and imaging examples to help medical students understand the role of radiology and the features of COVID-19.

Stop and Breathe: Well-Being Resources for the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond

In an effort to combat the toll of COVID-19, this collection of well-being resources was started by ACR Well-Being Workgroup member Rebecca Seidel, MD, also chair of the Wellness Committee at Emory University. Many other volunteers have contributed to the growing collection. If you have a resource you’d like to share, please contact us.

The ACR Bulletin published an article based on the successful wellness principles of Robert J. Min, MD, MBA, FACR, chair of radiology at Weill Cornell Medicine.

Read the JACR article Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Beyond for how quick “micropractices” can help ease stress and anxiety for even for the busiest radiologists and other health care providers.

Share Some Good News

Sharing our experiences makes connections and builds strength in a way that is difficult to achieve alone. Please consider sharing a brief story of how something you've seen or done has given you hope in the midst of this reality. This could be something your practice or institution has implemented to make it easier to work from home or even a small act of kindness seen on your way to work. We'll share your story on our ACR Well-Being Program page in the hopes that it helps someone else in need.

Committee News

CoPLL and RLI Hold June Virtual CME Session

The ACR 2020 Annual Meeting transitioned to a completely virtual meeting that prioritized ACR governance activities and was held entirely online May 16-19, 2020. Recordings and resources can be found on acr.org.

The CoPLL and Radiology Leadership Institute’s (RLI) collaborative leadership and well-being Annual Meeting CME sessions have been rescheduled in a virtual format. A two-part webinar will be held June 2 and 3, 2020 from 7:00-8:30pm EDT.

Brave New Work: How to Get Ahead and Meet Leadership Challenges in 2020 and Beyond

Tuesday, June 2 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm ET | Register

Part I – Leadership Challenges will focus on core issues in leadership and provide a diverse array of opinions from top leaders in radiology.

Wednesday, June 3 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm ET | Register

Part II – It’s a Shared Responsibility: Organizational and Individual Strategies to Promote Well-Being will highlight organizational and individual well-being strategies followed by a robust panel discussion.

Now Virtual: July-August 2020 ACR AIRP Rad-Path Correlation Course

Registration for the July–August 2020 ACR AIRP Rad-Path Correlation Course is now open, and after careful consideration of COVID-19 projections, we are working toward an online version. Program and platform specifics will become available as they are finalized.

Work with the Learning Design Committee on Your Activity

The Learning Design Committee (LDC) provides expertise in adult learning theory and offers innovative and engaging methods of designing and delivering educational content. To work with the LDC on your next educational activity, start by submitting an Education Proposal Form and select that you need “input on activity design by Learning Design Committee.”

ACR Bulletin March Issue a Regional and National Finalist

The ACR Bulletin has been named a regional and national finalist by the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) for its March 2019 special issue on patient- and family-centered care (PFCC). This issue illuminated the innovative and forward-thinking ways radiologists are approaching PFCC to be better partners to patients and their families. Both national and regional award recipients will be named by ASBPE in August.

Congratulations! DXIT and TXIT 2020 Exams Run Smoothly

The DXIT 2020 Exam took place January 3-31, 2020 at Prometric Testing Centers with over 4,700 domestic and international participants. DXIT Committee members are scheduled to meet virtually on July 16-17, 2020 to review the DXIT 2021 Exam questions.

The TXIT 2020 Exam took place March 5, 2020 with approximately 800 domestic and international participants. TXIT Committee members are scheduled to meet on Oct 15-16, 2020.

ACR Education Center Establishes New Advisory Committee

The ACR Education Center established a new Advisory Committee in April to oversee design, development, implementation, and evaluation of all Education Center courses and sessions. This committee will initially be led by Daniel Karolyi, MD, PhD. The other eight members, among whom leadership will rotate, are: Kasia Macura, MD, PhD, FACR, Jeff Kanne, MD, Cindy Rigsby, MD, FACR, Manickam Kumaravel, MD, Wendy DeMartini, MD, Ricardo Cury, MD, FACR, Susan Ascher, MD, and Dushyant Sahani, MD. A big thank you to all members for their service and welcome to the CoPLL!

CME Compliance Corner

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, ACR CME Compliance has been staying abreast of changes and cancellations of CME activities while providing resources to ACR CME content developers. The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) has created a COVID-19 Educator Resource webpage with helpful information for CME content developers. Further, the ACCME launched a COVID-19 Clinician Resource webpage that offers additional resources for the clinician community, including a list of accredited CME activities related to COVID-19.

New For You

Latest Addition to the ACR's Radiology Well-Being Program

A series of 6 Well-Being Support Guides , created by members of the ACR Well-Being Workgroup, went live in April 2020. These guides, intended for radiology professionals, members-in-training, and medical students, are designed to support aspects of your life that can affect levels of burnout. Each guide features several interactive resources, the associated time commitment, and key takeaways.

CPI Releases Emergency Imaging Module 2020

Earn up to 8 CME/SA-CME with the Continuous Professional Improvement (CPI) program’s latest module on Emergency Imaging , which covers head-to-toe imaging across multiple modalities.

This year, CPI has also released a Vascular and Interventional Radiology Module and a Genitourinary Tract Radiology Module.

Visual Learning Toolkit Launched by Val Jackson Fellow

Valerie P. Jackson, MD Education Fellow Courtney Tomblinson, MD’s project on visual learning is now live. The Visual Learning Toolkit features resources for creating visually stimulating infographics and embracing new teaching styles to adapt to learner needs for formal presentations and informal teaching.

Membership

Welcomes and Thank Yous

Welcome to all our new members who have volunteered for CoPLL committee positions starting this June 1!

We would also like to thank those who have completed their terms this May for their excellent service.

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our new committees as of June 1:

Radiology-TEACHES Subcommittee – Chaired by Marc Willis, DO
RadExam Subcommittee – Chaired by Petra Lewis, MBBS, FACR