WeinrebJeffrey C. Weinreb, MD, FACR
A professor and vice chair for strategic planning in the department of radiology and biomedical imaging at Yale-New Haven Hospital/Yale School of Medicine, Weinreb is considered a pioneer in developing clinical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as a highly sensitive imaging technique with ever-increasing utility. He has made significant contributions in quality and safety; MRI contrast agents; and abdominal, obstetrical and prostatic MRI. He has been a strong advocate for maintaining and further developing the ACR Appropriateness Criteria® and championed participation in the American Board of Internal Medicine Choosing Wisely® initiative.
Honorary Fellows Named
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SlotmanSosnaBerend J. Slotman, MD, PhD, of Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and Jacob Sosna, MD, of Jerusalem, Israel, were named Honorary Fellows during ACR 2017. Slotman is a professor and chair of radiation oncology at VU Medical Center in Amsterdam and widely known for his work on lung cancer and for broadening the field of stereotactic ablative radiotherapy. Sosna is chair, division of imaging, at Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center in Jerusalem. He established three facilities for clinical and scientific studies: one for 3-D imaging, one for experimental CT and one for applied radiology. They were elected by the ACR Board of Chancellors in recognition of preeminent contributions to the science or practice of radiology.
Distinguished Achievement Awardee Honored
WilcoxPamela A. Wilcox, RN, MBA, of Ridge, Md., received the Distinguished Achievement Award for notable service to the College and the profession. Wilcox served as ACR executive vice president of quality and safety, retiring in 2016 after 28 years of service to the College. She managed the ACR mammography accreditation program, which greatly influenced the development and passage of the 1992 Mammography Quality Standards Act.
ACR 2017 — The Crossroads of Radiology is being held May 21–25 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, DC. View ACR 2017 sessions, special events and the interactive program.
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The American College of Radiology (ACR), founded in 1924, is a professional medical society dedicated to serving patients and society by empowering radiology professionals to advance the practice, science and professions of radiological care.
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