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Volunteering and Engaging with the CRS

In person attendance at the educational meetings provides our members the opportunity to learn from outstanding speakers, network with other Chicagoland radiologists, and interact with our members-in-training.

Members of the executive committee administer the educational activities of the CRS and direct activities that promote the mission of the society. Consider joining the CRS Executive Board as a Trustee. There are 6 Trustees who typically serve three consecutive one-year terms. The CRS Executive Board meets 6 times per year--at each of the 6 monthly educational meetings. Individuals interested in becoming a Trustee or learning more about the position should send an e-mail to info@chicagoradiology.org to be put in touch with the chair of the nominating committee.

The CRS RFS Executive Board arranges educational programming and other activities for CRS members-in-training. The CRS RFS Executive Board is comprised of President, Secretary-Treasurer, Vice-President/Program Director, Director of Engagement, Radiation Oncology Representative, and Communications Director.

Individuals interested in learning more about joining the executive board should send an e-mail to ChiRadSoc@gmail.com.

Arranges educational programming that would benefit our members. Members of this committee identify and recruit speakers.

Members of this committee detect any legislative matters (local, state, or national) which pertain to Medicine and Radiology.

Members of the CRS nominating committee recommend to the nominating committee of the Illinois Radiological Society candidates for Councilors or Alternate Councilors from Illinois to the American College of Radiology.

Members of this committee create or update content on the Chicago Radiological Society website. Members of this committee also disseminate information about the activities of the CRS on its social media channels.

The By-Laws Committee shall periodically review the By-Laws, Procedures, and Rules of Conduct of the Chicago Radiological Society and recommend any changes that should be made to the Executive Committee.

The Advisory Committee on Public Information shall be charged with the responsibility of evaluating matters relative to Radiology which have a Public impact or are of Public concern and advising the President on the proper course of action to be taken by the Society.

This committee is charged with evaluating and presenting to the Executive Committee matters of concern to the Chicago Radiological Society which directly impact upon the Radiation Oncology membership.

Members of this committee administer the Lasky Foundation Breast Cancer Fund Resident Award which is conferred each year during the Resident Poster Session.

This committee selects for an Annual Recognition Award a present or past member of the Chicago Radiological Society who has brought honor to Chicago Radiology through outstanding service to Radiology in teaching, research, organizational work, and/or practice.

Members of this committee engage in activities that promote diversity in the radiology profession. A recent endeavor of this committee has been promotion and support of the Radiology Expo

Featuring diverse and highly successful radiologists representing private and academic practice settings, this course presented at the 2022 ARRS Annual Meeting tackles important topics for anyone preparing for or actively navigating the transition from trainee to independent radiologist.

Lectures

Professional Society Participation by Private and Academic Practice Radiologists - Reginald F. Munden, MD, DMD, MBA

Personal and Practice Finance: The Essentials - Kurt Schoppe, AB, MD

Relationships: A Key to Success - Catherine J. Everett, MD

Building Your Practice and Personal Brand - Amy K. Patel, MD

ARRS Clinician Educator Development Program