Vision Statement
The AUR will be the voice of a vibrant academic radiology community.
Mission Statement
The AUR is committed to advancing the interests of academic radiology, enhancing careers in academic radiology and advancing radiological science, research and education.
Beliefs and Values
- Radiology has extraordinary value for the betterment of healthcare.
- A vibrant national academic enterprise stimulates creativity that benefits all of radiology.
- Today’s academic radiology is tomorrow’s radiology practice.
- Academic radiology must be part of our discussion regarding the practice of radiology to ensure that the most novel and cutting edge concepts are considered.
- Collaborative efforts within the academic radiology community lead to enhanced outcomes (better practices, innovative research and productive teaching).
- The teaching responsibility for expanded radiology education in medical schools and clinical departments is both a challenge and opportunity for academic radiology.
- The academic radiological community can be best represented by close working relationships among the radiological alliances and associations within the AUR.
- Both financial pressures and the increases in the clinical load of academic radiology are a challenge to teaching and research opportunities.
