The role of the VA in academic radiology: a report of the ACR's Committee on Governmental and Regulatory Affairs in Academic Radiology

Robert H Sherrier; Barbara K Chang; James V Rawson; Gloria Romanelli

doi:10.1016/j.jacr.2012.02.012

The role of the VA in academic radiology: a report of the ACR's Committee on Governmental and Regulatory Affairs in Academic Radiology

J Am Coll Radiol. 2012 Aug;9(8):564-70. doi: 10.1016/j.jacr.2012.02.012.

Authors

Robert H Sherrier¹, Barbara K Chang, James V Rawson, Gloria Romanelli

Affiliation

¹ Durham VA Medical Center and Department of Radiology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA. [email protected]

PMID: 22863465
DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2012.02.012

Abstract

Academic radiology departments have benefited from their relationships with US Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals. Review of the history of the care of veterans shows a unique relationship with academic medical centers. Opportunities for future collaborations include clinical care, teaching, and research.

Published by Elsevier Inc.

MeSH terms

Academic Medical Centers / organization & administration*
Hospitals, Veterans / organization & administration*
Interinstitutional Relations*
Radiology / organization & administration*
Radiology Department, Hospital / organization & administration*
United States
United States Department of Veterans Affairs / organization & administration*