Rutherford-Lavanty Fellowship in Government Relations
The Rutherford-Lavanty Fellowship offers radiology residents a one-week immersive experience in government relations and advocacy through hands-on exposure to legislative and regulatory processes in radiology.
Funder: American College of Radiology
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: One-week immersive fellowship; no direct monetary award disclosed.
Summary: A one-week fellowship offering radiology residents hands-on experience in state and federal government relations and advocacy within radiology.
Key Information: Second- and third-year residents are preferred; applicants should check if their state chapter offers a similar program.
Description
The Rutherford-Lavanty Fellowship in Government Relations provides radiology residents with a unique, immersive opportunity to understand the legislative and regulatory processes that shape the field of radiology. This one-week program, hosted by the American College of Radiology (ACR), exposes fellows to the organization’s government relations activities at both state and federal levels. Participants gain insight into advocacy, policy-making, and the interplay between ACR’s Government Relations division and other departments, including direct meetings with members of Congress, federal agencies, and ACR leadership.
