At its June meeting, the RSNA Board of Directors reviewed and approved the 2008-2009 budget, which includes financial resources for new projects as well as for the Society's general operating expenses. The annual report on the Society's finances will be presented during RSNA 2008.

Hedvig Hricak, M.D., Ph.D., Dr. h.c.

Anticipation Builds for RSNA 2008

The Society continues preparations for its 94th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting. The 2008 RSNA Meeting Program will be dedicated to the memory of renowned physicist, inventor, educator, businessman and philanthropist, Harvey Picker, M.B.A..

RSNA welcomes the International Society of Radiographers and Radiologic Technologists to the Associated Sciences Consortium this year. The consortium, which now includes 11 organizations, coordinates the Associated Sciences Program at the annual meeting. The RSNA 2008 program kicks off with a two-part series, "Radiation Dose: Are We at Crisis?"

Also to be held during RSNA 2008 is the Introduction to Research for International Young Academics program, a special seminar that encourages young radiologists from countries outside North America to pursue careers in academic radiology. Sixteen participants have been selected for this year's program.

At the conclusion of RSNA 2008, Jack E. Price will become chair of the RSNA Research & Education Board of Trustees. Price, who will serve as chair for two years, succeeds Anne G. Osborn, M.D.

Publications Welcome Changes

New personnel are helping RSNA publications evolve in their mission to advance radiologic science and education. The Board was pleased to appoint Deborah Levine, M.D., as a senior deputy editor of Radiology. Dr. Levine is director of obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound and co-chief of ultrasound at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston and associate chief for academic affairs and an associate professor of radiology at Harvard Medical School.

The 2008 William R. Eyler Editorial Fellow is Andrew R. Forauer, M.D., of Lebanon, N.H. The 2008 Trainee Editorial Fellow is Dino P. Massoglia, M.D., of Baltimore.

In keeping with its efforts to be an environmentally friendly society, RSNA will allow readers of RSNA News to "opt out" of the print version and access the magazine online only. More details will be provided in upcoming issues of RSNA News.

Collaborative Efforts Grow

The Board approved a number of initiatives that will see RSNA collaborating with other organizations to promote radiologic education and research. With the American Board of Radiology (ABR), RSNA will jointly sponsor CME activities, including workshops and didactic sessions. These activities center on development of the ABR exam.

RSNA will work with the American College of Radiology on various measures to assist in the rebuilding of radiology in Iraq.

RSNA continues to expand its educational efforts. As part of its program on patient-centered radiology, the RSNA Public Information Committee (PIC) will sponsor a workshop to equip interested radiologists with the resources to conduct educational sessions on physician-patient communication. The prototype for these sessions is the PIC's refresher course, "Patient-Centered Radiology: Use It or Lose It."

Hedvig Hricak, M.D., Ph.D., Dr. h.c.

Chairman, 2008 RSNA Board of Directors

Note: In our continuing efforts to keep RSNA members informed, the chairman of the RSNA Board of Directors will provide a brief report in RSNA News following each board meeting. The next RSNA Board Meeting is in September 2008.