eNewsletter for the Commission on Publications and Lifelong Learning
Issue 4 - December 2019
CoPLL Meets for Strategic Planning Session
This past September, CoPLL leadership met for a two-day Strategic Planning Retreat in Nashville, TN. The ideas and key focus areas discussed at the retreat were shaped into an action plan of implementable deliverables that CoPLL will focus on in 2020.
ACR Radiology Well-Being Program Begins "Phase 2"
The ACR Radiology Well-Being Program working group met at RSNA to engage in planning additional resources for the program. “Phase 2” will refine and further develop the educational curricula, continue to capture new high impact articles, and create “Culture of Well-Being” resources for system-wide healthcare practice improvements to overcome burnout. We look forward to sharing the output of this work next year.
Committee News
New Source for Medical Student and Educators Resources

ACR has a new go-to for medical student resources with the Medical Student and Medical Educators Hubs. At the Medical Student Hub , students can access radiology resources, network with peers, and learn about internship opportunities. The Medical Educators Hub connects educators with resources to help mentor students, curricula, and volunteer opportunities.
Stakeholders Meet to Plan the Future of AIRP

On November 8, members from the AIRP Board of Directors (BOD), Advisory Committee, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders met at ACR’s Reston offices to review and update the AIRP Strategic Plan. The meeting was facilitated by Tecker International President and Co-CEO, Paul D. Meyer. Attendees discussed AIRP’s current position and factors that impact the future direction, articulated the desired future for AIRP, and developed objectives towards those goals. The outcomes will be presented to the AIRP BOD and the ACR Board of Chancellors early in 2020. AIRP would like to thank the CoPLL for their support and participation.
New Online Presence for the ACR Bulletin

The ACR Bulletin recently moved its online presence to acr.org with new features, including web exclusive articles and trending stories in the field of radiology. The new acr.org layout will continue to provide access to the print edition, while offering clear navigation and easy-to-scan content. Visit the new website.
Abounding Year for CPI

The Continuous Professional Development (CPI) program successfully released seven new modules in 2019. Each module is a result of the CPI team's hard work, and we are extremely thankful to our great network of volunteers who contribute to the CPI program.
  • CPI Chest Radiology Module 2019
  • CPI Nuclear Radiology Module 2019
  • CPI Ultrasonography Module 2019
  • CPI Pediatric Radiology Module 2019
  • CPI Musculoskeletal Radiology Module 2019
  • CPI Adult Cancer Imaging Special Edition Module 2019
  • CPI Breast Imaging Module 2019
Looking Ahead to ACR 2020 and Beyond
In collaboration with RLI, YPS, and Chapter Leaders, CoPLL will once again be hosting a joint CME session at ACR 2020. Mark your calendars to join us for Brave New Work: How to Get Ahead and Meet Leadership Challenges in 2020 and Beyond on Saturday, May 16, 2020 from 8:00 am – Noon. Attendees will earn 3.75 CME credits.
Education "First Responders"

CoPLL recently released a new process to help support and collaborate with all commissions on their education-related work. As the commission tasked with developing lifelong learning activities for our members, CoPLL can provide support and guidance with expertise in educational best practices. As such, we’ve created an Education Proposal Form for all commissions to use for education-related projects going forward. This will allow CoPLL to support the educational effort based on a project’s unique needs. It will also allow us to assist with ensuring all educational efforts support the ACR Strategic Plan. The form was sent to all commissions in November.
TXIT Exam Committee Conducts 2020 Exam Review

The ACR 2020 TXIT Exam Committee meeting convened October 17-18 in Reston, VA. Members of the Radiation Oncology Committee volunteered their time and expertise to review all 300 exam questions for the paper-based exam. Approximately 750 radiation oncology residents from around the world (USA, Canada, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon) will participate in the 2020 TXIT Exam on March 5, 2020.
Learning Design Committee Looking for Members

Harprit Bedi, MD, will chair the newly formed Learning Design Committee, whose purpose is to provide expertise in adult learning theory and offer innovative and engaging methods of designing and delivering educational content.

We are looking for volunteers from a variety of practice types with experience in creating eLearning and self-paced learning programs. Contact copllstaff@acr.org with your CV if interested.
Membership
New Faces

Please join us in welcoming two new member leaders to the CoPLL:

  • Harprit Bedi, MD, Chair of the Learning Design Committee
  • Benjamin Taragin, MD, Liaison for Pediatric Radiology
Recommended Reading
Leading the Way

The January 2020 leadership special issue of the  ACR Bulletin focuses on how radiology leaders must be engaged across ever-widening spheres of influence, including small group practices, hospital departments, multiple-hospital healthcare systems, organized medicine, and in local, state, and national political arenas. The pages of this issue illuminate the ways radiologists, at all career levels, are developing and practicing leadership skills — to lead change.
Healing the Professional Culture of Medicine

Although physician distress and some contributing factors are now widely recognized, much of the distress physicians are experiencing is related to insidious issues affecting the cultures of our profession, our health care organizations, and the health care delivery system. In this article , the authors consider the role of culture in many of the problems facing our health care delivery system and a framework to address these issues and heal our professional culture.
We Want to Hear From You
If you have feedback on this newsletter or other issues related to CoPLL, we would like to hear about it. Contact CoPLL staff.