The American College of Radiology (ACR) plans to modify the format of its 2018 annual meeting, to be held May 20-23 in Washington, DC, according to a letter to ACR members from CEO Dr. William Thorwarth Jr.
"Following the ACR 2017 annual meeting, the Executive Committee of the Board of Chancellors reviewed the meeting data and attendee feedback in an effort to determine the most optimal approach for ACR 2018," Thorwarth wrote. "After careful evaluation and in the interest of revitalizing the governance process of the Council -- the heart of ACR policy-making -- a decision has been made to restructure the annual meeting."
Thorwarth outlined the following changes:
- The revised annual meeting format will be structured around programming that supports the ACR Council and chapter leaders.
- The meeting will begin on Sunday and end after Capitol Hill Day on Wednesday.
- Some education sessions may be featured in the areas of economics, leadership development, and advocacy, but the meeting will no longer feature a dedicated program of clinical education.
- Sessions for residents, fellows, and young and early career professionals will continue.
- The abstract/e-poster component of the meeting will continue.
- A chapter workshop will continue to be held to support chapter leaders and staff.
- A vendor exhibit hall will no longer be offered.
"This restructuring will have a positive impact on ACR 2018 and on the effectiveness of the Council and our chapters," Thorwarth concluded.
