Saving Academic Radiology: Summary of the 2025 ACR Intersociety Meeting

Area of Science:

• Radiology
• Medical Education
• Healthcare Management

Background:

• The academic mission in radiology is facing significant challenges.
• Forces are undermining the core functions of academic radiology departments.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze the degradation of the academic mission in US radiology.
• To examine the impacts of this degradation on the field.
• To discuss strategies for preserving the academic mission and workforce.

Main Methods:

• Summary and analysis of proceedings from the American College of Radiology 2025 Intersociety Summer Conference.
• Identification of forces impacting academic radiology.
• Assessment of short- and long-term consequences.

Main Results:

• Identified key forces contributing to the decline of the academic mission.
• Documented the multifaceted impacts on US radiology.
• Outlined potential strategies for mitigation and preservation.

Conclusions:

• The degradation of the academic mission poses a threat to US radiology.
• Proactive strategies are necessary to maintain the quality of academic radiology and its workforce.