MCR Radiologists Adam Specht, MD, FACR,and Peter Van Geertruyden, MD, FACR attended the 2025 American College of Radiology ACR Annual Meeting as representatives for the Virginia Radiological Society (VRS). They were joined by Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) Radiology Residents Laura Columbus, MD, Shri Chitta, MD, and Philip Olivares, MD. Together, they enjoyed engaging with radiologists from all over the country to discuss pressing issues including appropriate utilization of advanced imaging. The meeting culminated with a visit to lawmakers on Capitol Hill to advocate for the specialty of Radiology.

Group of medical center radiologists and evms physicians in white coats standing in a hallway during the acr annual meeting.
Four medical center radiologists physicians stand in front of the u. S. Capitol during the acr annual meeting advocacy event.
Three medical center radiologists physicians standing beside a large r-sign at the acr annual meeting.
Medical center radiologists and evms physicians meet with a legislator during the acr annual meeting to discuss advocacy initiatives.