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Since their inauguration in 1992, the GE-Association of University Radiologists (AUR) Radiology Research Academic Fellowships (GERRAF) have been one of the most sought-after awards in academic radiology. The GERRAF award was initiated to help meet the scholarly and research support needs of radiology.
The mission is twofold:
- First, it is to develop a cadre of academic radiologists trained in patient-oriented and health services research and demonstrate the value of such training to the field of radiology.
- Second, it is to provide an opportunity for a critical mass of young radiologists from a wide geographic distribution of academic health centers to receive excellent training in health services research and clinical research methodology.
The Fellowship also serves to develop the academic careers of its recipients through a program of mentoring and networking, each being a key element of professional success.
The goals of the Educational Research Fellowship training program are:
- Select the best qualified applicants based on their qualifications and commitment to
academics, their institution’s infrastructure and level of support and the strength of the research proposal. - Provide structured mentoring, advising and financial support for the fellow’s dedicated academic research time.
- Ensure that the fellow has an opportunity to access formal courses and training in clinical research methodology as well as appropriate mentoring and facilities.
- Emphasize research in radiology health services, technology assessment, outcomes and informatics, which are areas of critical importance for the future of radiology.
- To foster cooperative partnerships among the academic radiology community, health services researchers and future leaders in radiology research.
CAR Member & 1996 recipient Dr. Caroline Reinhold
I was extremely fortunate as a junior radiology faculty, to be one of three North American recipients to receive the prestigious GERRAF award in 1996. This award allowed me to obtain a Master’s degree in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at McGill University, by protecting 50% of my time from clinical duties over a two-year period. In addition, the GERRAF mentorship program by senior academic radiology faculty, was critical for career guidance and networking. It also resulted in forging long lasting career collaborations and friendships. Overall, the GERRAF award was instrumental in allowing me to purse a successful and highly rewarding academic career, that otherwise would not have been possible. Time is our most precious commodity and a universal challenge in Canadian Radiology Academic Centers. I highly encourage all junior Canadian Radiology Faculty who are interested in pursuing an academic career to apply for the GERRAF award – a truly unique opportunity.
The GERRAF applications are due to the AUR on Jan 15, 2023.
Announcement of the successful candidates will be made at the annual AUR meeting in April 2023