RSNA News - August 2005

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Coffee Mugs for New Chief Residents

RSNA will send a congratulatory gift to new radiology chief residents in the United States. The chief residents will receive a mug in a coffee-themed package to acknowledge their accomplishments and congratulate their choice to become radiologists. RSNA membership is free to residents and medical students.

RSNA Endorses Smoke-Free Chicago

RSNA is supporting a coalition whose mission is to make Chicago a smoke-free city. The coalition is led by the American Cancer Society, in partnership with the American Heart Association, American Lung Association, The Campaign for Tobacco-free Kids and National African American Tobacco Prevention Network.

McCormick Place, home to the RSNA annual meeting, is NOT a smoke-free building. During the annual meeting, RSNA insists that the complex is smoke free. Smoking areas are set up outside of McCormick Place during the meeting.

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Department Profile

RSNA Research & Education Foundation

The Research & Education Foundation staff comprises five people working in three areas—grant review and administration, Board of Trustees/committee governance and fund development. Together, the team pursues the mission of the Foundation: to improve patient care by supporting research and education in radiology and related scientific disciplines through funding grants and awards to individuals and institutions that will advance radiologic research, education and practice.

Obtaining grant support has become increasingly important in today’s academic environment. The Foundation’s grant programs often provide the first step to a career in radiologic research or education while providing the experience necessary to obtain major funding from corporations and governmental agencies. Foundation staff works with the Trustees, committee and peer-review study section members, and the grant applicants to make “proposed projects” a reality. Fundraising is crucial. Grant awards would not be possible without the financial contributions of RSNA members and corporate sponsors.

The Research & Education Foundation staff reports to RSNA Assistant Executive Director Mark Watson, C.P.A.

(from left) Diane Tokarski, Susan Thomas, M.A., Director , Deborah Kroll, Managing Director of Fund Development, Scott Walter, M.S., Rita Lietz

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