ACR 2018 Call for Abstracts: Bring Focus to Radiology Research

Washington, DC — Radiology professionals may showcase the latest findings to improve patient care, business practices and clinical skills by submitting an abstract for ACR 2018. Online submission is open until Dec. 15.

“Radiology researchers can gain valuable feedback to aid in future research,” saidTimothy L. Swan, MD, FACR, speaker of the American College of Radiology(ACR) Council. “They will also earn recognition from colleagues and the profession’s leaders,” he said.

Original abstract submission is open to all radiology professionals, including residents and fellows.

Abstracts will be showcased as ePosters during ACR 2018, which will be held May 19–23 in Washington, DC. Learn more about ACR 2018 abstract submission key dates and subject categories.

ACR 2018 will feature the activities of the ACR Council along with programming designed for members of the Council, chapter leaders and members of theResident and Fellow Section (RFS) and the Young and Early Career Professional Section (YPS). All ACR members and guests are invited to attend.

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