WORKING FOR YOU PROFILE
Name: Tracy Schmidt, M.S.
Position: Managing Director, Department
of Research
With RSNA Since: July 2004
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Service to Members:
I am responsible for administering the activities and
programs of the Department of Research. Our very simply
stated but extremely broad purpose is to promote research
in radiology. The department does so mainly through
our support to the Research Development Committee. We
oversee courses including Introduction to Grantsmanship,
Introduction to Research, Advanced Course in Grant Writing,
and the NIH Grantsmanship Workshop. We provide staff
support on the Revitalizing the Radiology Research Enterprise
Program (RRRE), which, through a series of site visits
and an educational workshop, is designed to increase
the quality and quantity of research conducted in academic
departments of radiology and radiation oncology. We
are also heavily involved with the Biomedical Imaging
Research Opportunities Workshops (BIROW), which are
a joint effort by many medical researchers, scientific
researchers, engineering researchers, societies and
governmental agencies to identify and explore opportunities
for research in biomedical imaging.
Work Philosophy:
My work philosophy revolves around the basics of flexibility,
collaboration and clarity. I try to be flexible in providing
the varying levels and types of support that each member,
committee and project might require. I strive to balance
the need to be proactive and yet maintain a collaborative
atmosphere in projects. Finally, I attempt to clarify
expectations. This includes the deliverables, specific
roles and responsibilities, as well as timelines expected
for a given situation or project.
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