Meeting Minutes

Nov. 13, 2007 Executive Committee Meeting

PRESENT: Dr. Jay Korach, Dr. John Hibbeln, Dr. Jennifer Lin Dunham, Dr. Davide Bova, Dr. Kate Feinstein, Dr. Ed Micheals, Dr. Aruna Vade, Dr. Ed Mellian, Dr. Joy Sclamberg, Dr. William Small. Representatives from the Residents Section were also present: Dr. Mustafa Bashir, Dr. Joseph Carabetta.

The meeting was called to order at 4:30 PM at The 500 Club of Rush University Medical Center.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes from the October 2007 meeting were approved. An addendum was made to note the presence of Dr. William Small at the October meeting.

RESIDENT AND FELLOW SECTION REPORT: The officers reported that they had found a sponsor for the November meeting and that Covidien had offered to sponsor the November residents section meeting. They also reported that a potential sponsor for the January meeting had also been found.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Dr. Korach opened the meeting.

SECRETARY/TREASURER’S REPORT: Dr. Hibbeln reviewed the financial statement through November of 2007. The balance was similar to the prior year. It was noted that during the prior year balances trended downward in mid year, but normalized after the medical school dinner receipts arrived. Dr. Vade inquired as to the long term trend of the finances over the last several years. There was a general consensus that the longer term was good with gradual increase of funds. A quantitative review for the next month was offered.

PROGRAM COMMITTEE REPORT: A review of the speakers scheduled for the remaining portion of the year was given by Dr. Micheals. The complete list can be e-mailed. Everyone was urged to offer names for potential speakers. It was noted that the upcoming RSNA presents an opportunity for the society members to preview a large number of  potential invitees.

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD COMMITEE REPORT: No report. No members were present. A discussion was held by the members present and several names were offered for the Distinguished Service Award. An additional name was offered for the Grubbe Award.

ILLINOIS RADIOGICAL SOCIETY REPORT: The IRS will hold a meeting at the RSNA on November 25th. All should attend.

NEW BUSINESS: As part of a general discussion concerning the success of the Oral Board Review Session, the possibility of establishing “Mock Oral Examinations’ for all the radiology residency programs in Chicago was entertained. It was noted that many of the residencies have established shared mock boards, but these are often deficient as many residents undergo examinations by attendings with whom they are familiar. Difficulties in established such a program were discussed.  There was a consensus that the proposal had merit.

Having no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:00 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

John Hibbeln, MD
Secretary/Treasurer

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