The society for computer applications in radiology: SCAR Fellowships

9 The early recognition of the potential and need for the use of computers in radiology 9 The development of Radiology Information Systems (RIS), reporting systems, teleradiology systems, and Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) and the integration of systems 9 Early work on analog small-image format storage and on digitization of radiographs 9 Computer-aided instruction (CAI) and other computer-based leaming methods 9 The first use of bar codes in medicine 9 Early workflow improvements 9 Early and continuing participation in the ACR-NEMA and now the DICOM standard More information on individual accomplishments will appear in SCAR News. Some medical societies give fellowships to all members after a certain number of years. Others weight heavily a member's contributions to the society including leadership and activities. Neither method applies to SCAR Fellows. The two criteria for selection asa SCAR Fellow