ARRS Melvin M. Figley Fellowship in Radiology Journalism
The ARRS Figley Fellowship offers radiologists practicing in the U.S. and Canada an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of medical publishing through hands-on experience with the American Journal of Roentgenology Editor in Chief, R3 Editor in Chief, and publications and marketing staff.
2027 Fellowship
The application deadline for the 2027 ARRS Figley Fellowship is Tuesday, September 7, 2026. Please refer to the Application Process section for more information and apply here.
2026 Recipient
Catherina Zadeh, MD, FRCR
University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
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About the Fellowship
ARRS offers an annual Figley Fellowship in radiology journalism for radiologists practicing in the U.S. and Canada to work closely with the American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR) Editor in Chief, the R3 Editor in Chief, and staff to learn the fundamentals of medical publishing. The purpose of this award is:
- To stimulate bright, promising radiologists to continue with an academic career, enhance their credentials, and stimulate interest in good radiology journalism.
- To improve the quality of radiology journals by teaching the fundamentals of medical journalism, train manuscript reviewers and future editors, and provide core teachers of medical journalism in radiology departments around the country.
The Figley Fellowship is named for Melvin M. Figley, MD, former Editor in Chief of the AJR, and is funded by The Roentgen Fund®.
For radiologists practicing outside the U.S. and Canada, please refer to the Rogers Fellowship.
Curriculum
Fellows are taught the fundamentals of medical writing, manuscript preparation and editing, peer review, the ethics of scientific journalism, and journal publication, through personal apprenticeship with the AJR Editor in Chief and additional sessions with the R3 Editor in Chief and publications and marketing staff.
The Fellow will:
- Meet and work with the AJR Editor in Chief, R3 Editor in Chief, and publications and marketing staff. These sessions provide practical experience in the editor role and are typically conducted over the course of a week.
- Attend the ARRS Annual Meeting, where the Fellow will present the AJR Year in Review course with the Rogers Fellow.
- Attend the annual Editor’s Forum.
At the start of the term, the Fellow, in conjunction with the AJR Editor in Chief and Director of Publications, will form a schedule for completion of the Fellowship activities, which may include in-person and/or virtual formats. All Fellowship activities must be conducted between January 1 and December 31 of the fellowship year.
Stipend
The Fellow is awarded a maximum of $10,000 to cover travel expenses related to the Fellowship. The funding is awarded at the end of the Fellowship after the Fellow has submitted proper expense reports and receipts.
Eligibility
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
- ARRS member at the time the application is submitted and for the duration of the Fellowship
- Earned MD or DO (or equivalent) from an accredited institution
- Completion of all required residency and fellowship training
- Practicing radiology in the U.S. or Canada
- Ability to complete the Fellowship within a year
Application Process
The application deadline for the 2026 ARRS Figley Fellowship has passed. Thank you to all who applied. Applicants will be notified by early November.
A call for applications and deadline for the 2027 ARRS Figley Fellowship will be announced in 2026.
Application components:
- A letter outlining goals during the Fellowship
- Curriculum vitae
- Letters of recommendation from the department chair and one other senior person