ACR 2015™ Mobile App keeps radiology professionals up to date and on the go

Reston, VA. (March 25, 2015) – By downloading the ACR 2015™ Annual Meeting App, radiology professionals can access up-to-the-minute ACR 2015 information – including CME session details, featured faculty and exclusive offers. The ACR 2015 App also alerts users when new information is released and provides exclusive access to cutting-edge educational content.

“The ACR 2015 App empowers busy radiology professionals to get the latest meeting information, personalize their itinerary, find the right restaurant and make the most of Washington in the springtime – all from their mobile phone or tablet,” said Shawn Teague, MD, FACR, co-chair of the ACR 2015 Clinical Education Pathway and member of the Program Committee.

The ACR 2015 Meeting App enables users to:

  • Store all of the app content and functionality on your phone or tablet for access even without cellular or internet connection
  • Access the American College of Radiology (ACR) Audience Response System for real-time participation in SAM sessions 
  • Access meeting abstracts on the go 
  • Bookmark sessions to create a personal meeting schedule and export your itinerary directly to your device calendar
  • Access floor plans for the ACR 2015 Exhibit Hall and other venues, transportation maps for getting around DC, and a complete activity and dining guide
  • Get detailed wrap-ups of all important daily activities delivered to your phone or tablet
  • Claim CE credit for participation in ACR 2015 sessions

Download the ACR 2015 Meeting App at:

ACR 2015, the all-new ACR annual meeting, will be held May 17–21 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, DC. It will include more than 100 concurrent sessions and general sessions featuring nationally renowned faculty and a keynote speech delivered by General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.). Attendees can earn continuing medical education and self-assessment module credits for Maintenance of Certification.

Register online by April 30 to avoid on-site fees.

View the ACR 2015 program schedule.

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The American College of Radiology, founded in 1924, is a professional medical society dedicated to serving patients and society by empowering radiology professionals to advance the practice, science, and professions of radiological care.

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