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Resident and Fellow Section: Launch and Excel Your Career

Make full use of a huge array of resources to expand your professional horizons and establish a bright future in medical imaging.

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Who We Are

The American College of Radiology® Resident and Fellow Section (RFS™) is a nationwide network of professionally committed radiology, radiation oncology, medical physics and nuclear medicine trainees. The mission of the RFS is to develop trainee-specific resources, and to engage with and support the future leaders of the radiology profession by way of advocacy efforts, educational opportunities, policy implementation and more.

RFSSubcommittees

Serve with your peers — and help change the future.

Volunteer for a subcommittee

Join the AI Advisory Group to contribute to educating residents and fellows on developments in AI and its impact on radiology practices. Participate in activities such as collaboration with the Define-AI case studies team and creating content for the Member Update newsletter.

Join the Education Subcommittee to contribute to the development and enhancement of educational initiatives within ACR. Projects include curriculum development, occasional webinar planning and educational resource creation.

Join the Government Relations Subcommittee to pitch in on #Radvocacy and help promote the interests of radiology professionals through legislative and regulatory activism. Participate in policy analysis, outreach to lawmakers and grassroots advocacy campaigns.

Join the Economics Advisory Group to promote education and professional development on economic issues relevant to ACR members. Take part in Economics Journal Club meetings and help organize special events focused on economics in radiology.

Join the Women and Diversity Advisory Group to promote the inclusion and empowerment of women and underrepresented minorities in diagnostic and interventional radiology, radiation oncology and medical physics. Contribute to activities aimed at strengthening institutions across the country.

About Your Membership

Stay on top of your ACR membership status, benefits and resources with these core links.

Attend ACR Meetings and Radiology Events

Meet other trainees. Network with ACR members at national gatherings and chapter meetings.

  • ACR Annual Meeting

    Meet other RFS members during the RFS Annual Meeting, which takes place at the ACR annual meeting.

    Register

  • Chapter meetings for residents

    Attend nearby resident and fellow gatherings hosted by chapters.

    Search for meetings

  • Other upcoming events

    See the full list of ACR-associated events, meetings and gatherings.

    Make new connections

New Resident Resources

For new and prospective radiology residents: hit the ground running with a few key resources and our first-year guide.

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Career Center

Strengthen your negotiating position with our comprehensive radiology-specific database of compensation, benefits and career satisfaction.

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Find Jobs

Accelerate your search for a new role with ACR’s dedicated job board and specialized search tools.

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Explore Fellowships

It’s never too early to start thinking about what comes after residency. Whether you’re an R3 ready to apply or an R2 looking to prepare, the links below give you an excellent place to start.

  • ACR Fellowships

    Review ACR fellowship opportunities based on your areas of interest.

    See fellowships
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  • FREIDA Online® from the AMA

    Begin your fellowship search with the massive FREIDA Online database of more than 10,000 accredited graduate medical education programs and over 100 combined specialty programs.

    Get going
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  • ACGME Fellowships

    Use the comprehensive list of all fellowships approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education to find opportunities. Residents should be aware that many radiology fellowships fall outside this system.

    Search fellowships
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  • National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)

    Find the right fellowship fit with The Match. The NRMP typically starts matching fellowship positions in July.

    Connect with NRMP
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RFS Webinars

Stay Current and Jump Ahead

Access announcements and news for residents and fellows.

  • RFS Member Update Newsletter

    Get the latest on topics that are important to residents and fellows.

    See what’s new
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  • Engage

    Participate in the latest discussions with your peers and leaders in the radiology space.

    Join the conversation
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  • ACR Bulletin

    Get the latest news, commentary and insightful articles relevant to the world of radiology.

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  • Journal of the American College of Radiology (JACR®)

    Ignite your passion with the profession’s only peer-reviewed journal that focuses on health services and policy.

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  • ACR Center for Research and Innovation (CRI)

    Empower your scientific research and contribute to ongoing clinical trials.

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Hone Your Clinical Skills at the ACR Education Center®

Find courses covering the most recent advances in medical imaging. Courses are available online and at the ACR Education Center in Reston, VA.

See course offerings
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ARC Institute for Radiologic Pathology™ (AIRP®)

Develop a fresh appreciation for the nuances of cutting-edge diagnosis with learning materials, courses and connections from AIRP.

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Radiology Leadership Institute® (RLI)

Step into your full confidence and embrace your potential with professional development and career training programs at RLI, because leadership is for everyone.

Learn more

More Educational Resources

Answer questions and expand your knowledge base with a wide array of case studies, webinars, exam preparation tools and complete online courses.

  • Case in Point

    Read up on the classic case studies that defined the field.

    Get started

  • ACR In-Training Exams

    ACR® offers in-training exams online using the ACR Cortex platform to provide secure, proctored exams with accurate benchmarking.

    See options

  • Continuing Professional Improvement (CPI)

    Stay at the forefront of subspecialties with new CPI courses.

    See course list

  • Lecture Series for ED-24 LCME

    Learn at your own pace with these educational modules.

    Explore lectures

  • Online Course: Healthcare Delivery and Policy Research

    Broaden your perspective with this free course hosted by the AIRP and the Health Policy Institute® (HPI).

    Start now

  • Radiologic Pathology Correlation Course

    Take this four-week course and learn how to apply the principles of Rad-Path correlation to the interpretation of radiologic studies.

    Dive in

Your Voice at the ACR

RFS members are encouraged to volunteer on ACR commissions and committees, get involved with their local chapter, or to serve in RFS leadership. The RFS Executive Committee, elected every year at the RFS Annual Meeting, works under the leadership of the Commission on Membership and Communications and represents all ACR trainees at the national level. The application period to run for the RFS Executive or Nominating Committee is now closed.

The RFS Executive Committee

Fatima Elahi, DO , MHA

Fatima Elahi, DO, MHA

Chair
Chelsea Schmitt, MD, MPH

Chelsea Schmitt, MD, MPH

Vice Chair/Chair-Elect
Alisha Rathi, MD

Alisha Rathi, MD

Immediate Past Chair
Elizabeth (Betsy) Haberl, MD

Elizabeth Haberl, MD

Secretary

Sally Midani, MD

AMA Delegate & Advocacy Liaison
Dogan Polat, MD

Dogan Polat, MD

Communications Officer
Bart Rzepa, MD

Bart Rzepa, MD

Education Liaison

Osagie Igiebor, MD

Radiation Oncology Representative
Ariadne DeSimone, MD

Ariadne DeSimone, MD

RFS/YPS Liaison