I hope this newsletter finds you enjoying the warm summer days. This newsletter provides details regarding our 2023 Award Recipients as well as fun highlights from our successful annual meeting in Savannah. Also, I am excited to share some important work of some of the SSR committees over the past few months. Much of this work stems from your feedback to the Strategic Plan survey that was conducted earlier this year and analyzed by the working group led by Drs. Hailey Allen and Felix Gonzalez.
Proposed changed to the bylaws regarding requirements for full membership:
The Strategic Planning working group has proposed that membership criteria be modified to include all applicants that have either completed a MSK Fellowship OR are currently practicing greater than 50% in MSK radiology. This concept has been approved by the Executive Committee and is being reviewed by the rules committee for presentation and a vote by membership at the 2024 Annual Business Meeting.
New Research Grants:
The Research Committee chaired by Drs. Kara Gaetke-Udagerand Tony Wong, has received approval for their proposal of three new grant programs to commence this Fall. Complete details regarding the below proposed grants will be forthcoming.
Research Seed Grant Award: Up to $30,000.00 to Principal Investigator
Eligibility: All SSR Members in good standing
Application Opens: October 15, 2023
Deadline for Application: January 12, 2024
Selection: Applications will be reviewed by the SSR ResearchCommittee with a final recommendation submitted to the Executive Committee. TheExecutive Committee reserves final approval on all grants and is not required to award the grant annually.
Announcement: The winner will be announced at the 2024 SSRAnnual Meeting in March. Results will be presented by a podium presentation at the SSR 2025 Annual Meeting. Progress during the year will be reported in writing to the Research Committee, which will supply advice and mentorship as needed.
Timeline:
- One-year grant with no penalty option for a two-year extension
- If work is not completed after one year, winner must submit to the SSR Research Committee a detailed status update and budgetary information
- Proposed one-time lifetime award (no reapplications)
Early Career Grant: Up to $4,000.00 to Principal Investigator
Eligibility: Residents, MSK fellows, and SSR full members within your first 10 years of practice. Residents and fellows must have an SSR full member sponsor.
Application Opens: October 15, 2023
Deadline for Application: January 12, 2024
Selection: Applications will be reviewed by the SSR Research Committee with a final recommendation submitted to the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee reserves final approval on all grants and is not required to award the grant annually.
Announcement: The winner will be announced at the 2024 SSR Annual Meeting in March. Results will be presented by a podium presentation at the SSR 2025 Annual Meeting. Progress during the year will be reported in writing to the Research Committee, which will supply advice and mentorship as needed.
Timeline:
- One-year grant with no penalty option for a two-year extension
- If work is not completed after one year, winner must submit to the SSR Research Committee a detailed status update and budgetary information
- Proposed one-time lifetime award (no reapplications)
Hot Topic Grant: Up to $4,000.00 to Principal Investigator
Eligibility: Residents, MSK fellows, and SSR full members. Residents and fellows must have an SSR full member sponsor.
Criteria: Grant should be focused on a topic identified as relevant by the research committee (full list of topics to be posted on the website at a later date), such as:
- DEI
- Multidisciplinary studies
- Other emerging/relevant topics in MSK (i.e. AI, fast imaging)
Application Opens: October 15, 2023
Deadline for Application: January 12, 2024
Selection: Applications will be reviewed by the SSR Research Committee with a final recommendation submitted to the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee reserves final approval on all grants and is not required to award the grant annually.
Announcement: The winner will be announced at the 2024 SSR Annual Meeting in March. Results will be presented by a podium presentation at the SSR 2025 Annual Meeting. Progress during the year will be reported in writing to the Research Committee, which will supply advice and mentorship as needed.
Timeline:
- One-year grant with no penalty option for a two-year extension
- If work is not completed after one year, winner must submit to the SSR Research Committee a detailed status update and budgetary information
- Proposed one-time lifetime award (no reapplications)
Visit the website www.skeletalrad.org for complete application details
SSR Connect - Updates
We are working on enhancements to the SSR Mentorship network, SSR Connect, which will include additional groups to bring added value to your membership and professional networking opportunities. Watch for further announcements in the next few weeks.
Use this link to quickly log in to the portal and either create an account or click sign in if you already have established your access to SSR Connect - https://mentorskeletalrad.org/register/
We look forward to seeing you all in beautiful Puerto Rico for SSR 2024 Annual Meeting.
Abstract Submissions Opens: August 1, 2023
Abstract Submission Closes: September 29, 2023 –5:00pm Eastern Time
The Executive Committee is working hard to bring more value to your membership and values your input. Please contact us if you have feedback and ideas for improvement or would like to be involved in committee work.
Sincerely,
Donna
Donna Blankenbaker, MD, FACR