Association of University Radiologists announces name change
The Association of University Radiologists announced Wednesday that it is officially changing its name.
The organization will now go by the Association of Academic Radiology after members voted on the switch at the society’s annual meeting in April. AAR said the new name reflects “a deliberate and thoughtful shift towards greater inclusivity within the academic radiology community.” Their hope is to “embrace the entire spectrum of professionals” in the field.
“Our new name, the Association of Academic Radiology, more closely aligns with the diversity and strengths of our membership," Immediate Past President Priscilla J. Slanetz, MD, said in a May 28 announcement. “This new identity further fosters inclusivity and embraces every aspect of academic radiology—education, research, leadership, administration and more.”
AAR hopes the name change will help to ensure that all members of the academic community “feel represented and valued within the organization.” Based in Warrenville, Illinois, the association consists of over 1,300 academic radiologists, residents and fellows. The organization aims to advance the field of academic radiology through education, research, leadership and advocacy, and publishes the noted imaging journal Academic Radiology.
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