The Figley Fellowship: An Entrance to Fundamentals of Excellent Radiology Journalism Through the Lens of Editorship and Publishing

摘要

The Figley Fellowship in Radiology Journalism was established in honor of Dr. Melvin M. Figley who was a pioneer of 20th century radiology [1]. A Harvard and University of Michigan alumnus, he devoted his professional career to the advancement radiology through scientific writing and as editor in chief of the American Journal of Roentgenol-ogy, Radium Therapy, and Nuclear Medicine. He later changed the name to the American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR). The goal of the Figley Fellowship is twofold: first, to stimulate young radiologists in becoming successful leaders and, second, to improve the quality of radiology journalism.