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CoPLL Connections
Developing pathways to growth through lifelong learning
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eNewsletter for the Commission on Publications and Lifelong Learning |
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Dear colleagues,
It has been an exciting and productive year so far as we continue to create and deliver professional development and learning resources to help our members provide high-quality patient care. We have begun meeting in-person again, and it has been such a pleasure to meet face-to-face at professional meetings, including the ACR Annual Meeting. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who worked to make that meeting happen in its inaugural hybrid in-person and virtual format. Though it presented new challenges, we succeeded in offering attendees valuable content by top-tier presenters, as you will read more about in this issue.
I also want to welcome our new members who have volunteered for CoPLL committee positions starting June 1! We greatly appreciate your time and expertise to help achieve our goal of providing meaningful continuous professional development resources and experiences. I would also like to thank those who have completed their terms in May for your excellent service. What we do would be impossible without you.
Respectfully submitted,
Lori Deitte, MD, FACR
Chair, ACR Commission on Publications and Lifelong Learning
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CoPLL Gives Sessions on Future of Radiology and Well-Being
Our Annual Meeting featured a variety of educational sessions that attendees could participate in, virtually or in-person. Organized by the Commission on Publications and Lifelong Learning, the session “A Window Into Radiology’s Future” focused on factors that are shaping the future of radiology including corporatization, modernization of procedural education, and the evolving AI landscape. Presentations were given by Howard Fleishon, MD, MMM, FACR, Janice Newsome, MD, Kirti Magudia, MD, PhD, and Alexander Norbash, MD, MS.
A second session on “Building a Culture of Wellness” featured presentations by Amy K. Patel, MD, Kristin Portor, MD, PhD, Colin O'Brien, MD, Carrie Cole, and Christine Coon. These sessions described the importance of creating an inclusive and wellness-centered culture within the workplace and what is needed to do so.
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ACR Supports 12 Weeks of Paid Family Leave
Paid parental or family leave is critical to the well-being of the radiology community. At this year’s meeting, the ACR Council passed Resolution 13, which lends ACR support to the importance of such leave. The resolution urges the leadership of trainee programs and attendings’ departments and practices to strive to provide 12 weeks of paid family/medical leave and offers suggestions to mitigate the cost of providing paid family/parental leave. “The passage of Resolution 13 demonstrates the power of bottom-up efforts to drive policy change at the ACR Council level and once again illustrates how radiology and the College lead the way in creating positive change in medicine,” said ACR Board of Chancellors Chair Amy Kotsenas, MD, FACR.
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ACR Showcases Health and Wellness Art by Radiologists
The ACR Art Subcommittee of the Patient- and Family-Centered Care Commission was very excited to present its first radiologist artist showcase at the ACR Annual Meeting this year both virtually and in-person. “Health and Wellness” featured a variety of works including sculptures, cartoons, oil paintings, photographs, and drawings. Erin A. Cooke, MD, director of arts in radiology at Vanderbilt University and chair of the Subcommittee, shared that they hoped the event would help members to understand the impact of the arts in radiology and would inspire radiologists to bring home enthusiasm and ideas for including art in their departments. They aspired to contribute to the variety of experiences available for meeting attendees by adding a novel element to enhance their overall experience.
The Subcommittee anticipates that they will begin soliciting submissions from radiologists and trainees for next year’s meeting in early 2023. Those interested should look to Twitter for information about the application process.
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CPI Subcommittee Meets Virtually This Summer
CPI staff and faculty gathered virtually in June for their biannual CPI Subcommittee Meeting. Over 24,400 CME credits were claimed, a 19% increase based on the annual average. Close to 98% of learners agreed CPI modules satisfied learning objectives. “I really enjoy these modules. They are so informative. And challenging! Thank you,” one user commented. “This, for me, has been one of the best vehicles for CME/SAM.”
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ACR and APDR Offer Case Content to International Community
The ACR, in collaboration with the Association of Program Directors in Radiology (APDR), will provide RadExam questions to RAD-AID International, an organization that brings radiology to low-resource areas by delivering education, equipment, infrastructure, and support. RAD-AID will contribute their own questions to the pool, which will highlight conditions that are more common outside the US. Through this exchange, radiologists in various parts of the world will benefit from learning about a range of diagnoses.
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Join the Wellness Challenge!
Earlier this month, the ACR began Wellness Challenges, an initiative led by ACR Well-Being Program volunteer Dr. Sonya Bhole. The first challenge is focused on the Wellness Walks instituted by Dr. Bhole at her institution, which helped to reduce stress and increase connections among colleagues. Please share the challenge via Twitter with your network.
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Radiology-TEACHES Mentors Medical Students in Case Creation
Are you interested in mentoring? The Radiology-TEACHES program is looking for volunteers to mentor medical students in case creation. We will provide training materials on case creation for Radiology-TEACHES and will match you with medical students interested in your subspecialty when possible. Approved cases will be published to the Radiology-TEACHES program allowing you and your mentee publishing credit. The time commitment will depend upon how many mentees and the number of cases you feel you can manage but anticipate 4 hours per month.
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ACR Bulletin Excels in Azbee 2022 Awards
The ACR Bulletin won awards in several categories in the American Society of Business Publication Editors’ annual Azbee awards competition. The April 2021 special issue on overcoming barriers to care won a national silver award for its front cover design, as well as a national bronze award for its special issue writing. The “PHM in Your Practice column,” that explores practical insights into ensuring the best care is provided to every patient, regardless of background or income level, won a regional silver award. Finally, the March 2021 cover story on cybersecurity, “Recovery Mode,” also won a regional silver award.
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Staying in Touch with AIRP Residents
The ACR Institute for Radiologic Pathology™ (AIRP®) initiated an outreach campaign earlier this year with residents who have attended an AIRP four-week radiologic pathology course. The goal of the campaign is to encourage residents who have completed the course to stay in touch with the ACR throughout their residency and into fellowship. By staying in touch, the ACR can help these residents through the remainder of their training with resources to guide them as they enter into practice and then join the ACR as a Young and Early Professional Career Section (YPS) member. Benefits of joining as a YPS member include reduced fees in the first year, saving money on education, professional development opportunities, staying current on new developments in radiology, and much more. Residents who provide their updated information after finishing the AIRP course will be sent an AIRP-branded backpack.
If you are a resident who has not yet taken the course, or a program director or coordinator who has residents that need to take the course, call the ACR today for more information and to register at 1-800-373-2204 or email AIRPRegistrations@acr.org.
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CoPLL Welcomes New Education Center Director
Welcome to Jennifer Rowley, our new Senior Director of the ACR Education Center! Jennifer joined the ACR in July and we are excited to begin working with her.
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CME Compliance Corner
The ACR is currently undergoing the reaccreditation process with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). The CME Compliance team officially kicked the process off in late Q4 2021 and submitted the confirmation of intent to reapply to the ACCME in mid-February 2022. Final materials, the Self-Study Report, and Performance-in-Practice Activity File documentation were submitted to the ACCME in mid-July 2022. An accreditation interview will occur in October/November 2022 with a final decision from the ACCME in March 2023. By meeting compliance with the core criteria, Accreditation status is earned and a four-year accreditation term. If an organization also meets compliance with the commendation criteria, they can earn Accreditation with Commendation and a six-year accreditation term.
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AIRP Pathology Course Makes In-Person Return
We are excited to announce the AIRP Four-Week Radiologic Pathology Course, September 12–October 7, 2022, will be presented in-person at the AFI Silver Theatre in Silver Spring, MD. We have all worked hard these past two years during the pandemic, so let us celebrate the opportunity to participate in a face-to-face event. Below are details you can expect from the updated course:
- Restructured and more interactive case reviews
- The ability to network and establish friendships with your peers from all over the world
- Interaction with ACR leaders and distinguished faculty
- The opportunity to learn this critical component of your radiologic training
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Wellness Walks Prove to Reduce Radiologist Stress
Radiologists and trainees at Northwestern Medicine Prentice Women’s Hospital, Chicago tried incorporating 5-minute group walks around the hospital in an attempt to reduce stress and create social connections. Read the results of their efforts in the Well-Being Program’s latest case study.
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Radiology-TEACHES Launches Two New Health Equity Modules
Two new modules are now available in the Radiology-TEACHES health equity series. “Life in Black and White: Race in Radiology, Healthcare, and Health Outcomes” provides information on topics such as identity and privilege, microaggressions, tone policing, health outcome disparities, and how to be an ally. The module also provides a Small Group Facilitators Guide to allow those working through the module to engage and discuss these topics in a small group format.
The “Health Equity Considerations Through the Lens of Lung Cancer Screening” module takes the learner through a lung cancer screening case and explains how different inequities and barriers affect care and outcomes. An ACR account login is required to preview the modules.
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Attracting Medical Students to Radiology
Medical students are the future of our specialty. In The Voice of Radiology (VOR) Blog, Lori Deitte MD, FACR talks about how important it is for radiologists to engage and mentor medical students early during their training, before they have decided which specialty to pursue. We must take meaningful action and continue to find opportunities to encourage them to consider radiology as a career path.
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Looking at Wellness From 30,000 Feet and Below
The pandemic has made it increasingly difficult to maintain personal well-being, while prioritizing patient care and attempting to meet increased demands. In her June ACR Bulletin column, Jacqueline Bello, MD, FACR discusses factors that lead to excessive stress in the radiology workspace and how COVID-19 has exacerbated these effects.
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JACR Focus Issue: Science of Medical Education
The June issue of the JACR explores innovation in training the next generation of radiologists. Access the issue to read about research design, curriculum development, education format, and learner engagement.
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Nurturing the Radiology Workplace
Issues ranging from intense volume and overscheduling to disrespect from colleagues and a lack of autonomy can quickly turn a work environment toxic. The June issue of the ACR Bulletin examines how practice managers, department chairs, and other future leaders can demonstrate the way toward healthier well-being — and potentially less staff turnover — by addressing these valid concerns.
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Medical Students Respond to Bulletin Inquiry
How is the ACR supporting medical students and fostering the next generation of radiologists?
“Discovering radiology at the beginning of my third year, I was worried I would not have meaningful involvement in radiology, but ACR has provided me with life-changing support over the last year. … With events, opportunities, and mentorship, ACR supports the next generation of radiologists no matter where they are starting their journey.”
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The ACR is only able to provide this support to medical students because of you. |
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If you have feedback on this newsletter or other issues related to CoPLL, we would like to hear about it. |
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