How to Speak to a Legislator
By Amy K. Patel, MD, chair of the Radiology Advocacy Network
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ACR Advocacy Curriculum
Learn to better advocate for yourself, your patients and radiology.
Advocacy Is for Everyone
The ACR Advocacy Curriculum is designed to build your knowledge of advocacy — what it is and why it is important — but goes a step further to help enhance your skills in all the related disciplines that can make or break your advocacy efforts, including communication, leadership, branding and media.
“Focused. Forward. Together.” isn’t just the ACR tagline, it’s also the inspiration for the curriculum. Built by advocacy experts and fellow radiologists, this ongoing program delivers brief lessons to provide clarity to elements of advocacy that can be confusing or intimidating. Now, those beginning their advocacy journey as well as experienced advocates can move forward to focus on the future of radiology, together.
Enhance your advocacy skills
Learn the fundamentals of advocacy and why they’re crucial to your professional and personal growth.Lead with impact
Master the art of coordinating efforts across diverse groups and organizations, from societies to institutions, while building effective grassroots coalitions.Understand different types of advocacy
Discover how to advocate for yourself, others or your entire profession, and learn why advocacy is a key responsibility for every professional in the field.Develop leadership qualities
Explore the key attributes of an effective leader and gain access to resources that help you navigate the path to success.Engage your community
Learn how to foster strong connections and lead efforts within your community, including in your state’s ACR chapter.Current Lessons
Review the latest lessons. New lessons will be added regularly.
How to Give an Elevator Pitch
By Alex Podlaski, MD, member of the Radiology Advocacy Network, and Fatima Elahi, MD, chair of the RFS Executive Committee
Effective Caucusing
By Alex Podlaski, MD
Acronyms and Abbreviations in Advocacy and Beyond
Join the Effort
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ACR Membership Dues Fuel our Advocacy Efforts
Gain access to an expert team ensuring that radiologists have a seat at the table as policymakers make decisions that impact your practice and your patients.
Empower State Chapters
Together, ACR #radvocates influenced bills in 45 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico on issues that matter to you — ranging from scope of practice expansions to prior authorization challenges and more.
Stronger Together
We partner with grassroots organizations, patient advocacy groups, and other medical societies to amplify your — and your patients’ — voices.