ACR Annual Meeting and Chapter Leadership Conference

We look forward to seeing you at the ACR 86th Annual Meeting and Chapter Leadership Conference (AMCLC). The Council Steering Committee (CSC) has made some exciting changes to the program format for 2009. Plan to be in Washington, D.C., May 2-6, 2009, to participate in the College’s business, educational, and legislative activities.

• Moreton Lecture: On Monday, May 4, Elias A. Zerhouni, M.D., former director, National Institutes of Health, will reveal how scientific advances and changing
paradigms in the delivery of health care will influence the roles of radiologists and offer them strategies for preparing for change.

• Luncheon Presenter: On Tuesday, May 5, Paul J. Chang, M.D., professor and vice chair, Radiology Informatics, University of Chicago Medical Center, will present, "Re-engineering Radiology in an Electronic and Flattened World: Radiologist as Value Innovator."

• Economics Update: On Tuesday, May 5, recognized faculty and leaders in the field will present an informative 3-hour session focused on practical guidance for current
economic issues in radiology.

• Congressional Visits: The ACR’s day on Capitol Hill will be Wednesday, May 6. Schedule your own congressional appointments by coordinating with a key contact in your
state chapter leadership.


The annual meeting of the Resident & Fellow Section (RFS) is held in conjunction with the AMCLC. Residents and fellows from across the country attend to discuss training and professional issues, to participate in leadership development seminars, to interact with ACR and chapter leadership, and to participate in the ACR Council meeting.

In addition to the AMCLC program, residents and fellows also participate in RFS events scheduled for Saturday, Sunday, and Monday morning.All residents and fellows are invited to attend the meeting.