Slide Competition
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The ACR Audiovisual Aids Subcommittee has assembled a "wish list" for images for the 2008 contest.
This year, individuals who submit slides by Tuesday, September 2, 2008 are eligible to win one of the following prizes:
The best overall submission will receive complimentary registration to the 2009 ACR Annual Scientific Meeting in Philadelphia and four-night complimentary hotel accommodations during the meeting.
In addition, winning submissions in each category (Still, Dynamic, Case study) will win complementary registration to the 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting in Philadelphia.
All winning submissions will be published in a future issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism.
Submission Rules for 2008:
The ACR Slide Collection is maintained at the highest possible quality. Previously published images should not be submitted. To produce a picture or procedure that is comparable to the quality of the images in the collection, you will need to use at least a 4 megapixel digital camera or digital camcorder set at the highest possible resolution settings. Images are reviewed and selected based on the quality and resolution of the picture. Photoshop corrections should follow accepted ethical guidelines. Submissions must be received by Tuesday, September 2, 2008.
Images in the following categories and formats are accepted:
- Still images in digital form
- Brief video submission of procedures such as joint injections, aspirations, physical examinations, gait analysis, biopsies, etc.
- Dynamic radiology imaging (up to 30 seconds)
- Case studies: several images with accompanying clinical vignette (up to 500 words) Examples include:
clinical pathologic and radiology findings
disease progression over time
Any image that reveals the identity of a patient must be submitted with a signed ACR patient release form from that patient 
. This form will need to be attached to the slide competition online form. This ACR form is HIPAA compliant. Your state may have more stringent rules than HIPAA regarding patient/physician confidentiality; thus, a signed patient release form may be required even if the image is unidentifiable. Make sure you are aware of your state's laws.
To qualify, you must complete the Slide Competition Online Form and attach your images, copyright assignment form and if needed an ACR patient release form. You must complete the online slide competition form for each image you submit.
- Still digital images should be .tiff; .jpg; psd; .eps or .raw format. Images should be sized at least 2400 pixels x 1600 pixels. Color images should be 24 bit color depth. These images can be obtained from digital cameras with at least 4 megapixel resolution, from high resolution scanners, or from original stock photography or artwork (with proper copyright clearances).
- Dynamic or procedural submissions must be submitted as digital files in one of the following formats: .mov; .avi; or .wmv.
Submission Tips
- Images should be of publication quality
- Avoid background clutter
- Crop out unnecessary areas of the image
- Check your lighting and avoid shadows
- Images of radiographic film are best obtained with large bed scanners capable of duplicating negatives or from professional photographic apparatus, such as a copy stand with a lightbox.
- Alterations of digital images with Photoshop or equivalent software should follow accepted ethical guidelines
Submissions must be received by Tuesday, September 2, 2008.
- All submissions are judged based on quality, content, and current slide collection status by the ACR Audiovisual Aids Subcommittee.
- All submissions become the copyrighted property of the ACR and are considered eligible for inclusion in future editions of the ACR Slide Collection on Rheumatic Diseases, including online editions and/or used in other ACR products, programs or services.
- Submissions must not contain images that are copyrighted by anyone other than the submitter. By submitting an image, you still retain rights for reproduction, provided written permission from the ACR is received in advance.
- Please submit any questions or comments regarding the slide competition to .
