Message from the President

What do we wish for the ISCD in 2011-2012?
How do we make those wishes a reality?

Dear Colleagues:

            I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as the 11th president of the International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD).  As a society we have formidable core areas of strength.  We are a multidisciplinary organization encompassing dedicated clinicians and researchers as well as technologists, dietitians, nurses, physicians’ assistants, and other allied health professionals.   We realize that we can all work together toward the goal of advancing excellence in the assessment of skeletal health.  In addition, our educational, certification, advocacy, and scientific programs are outstanding. 

However, we also have significant challenges ahead.  As with many individuals and organizations in the current economy we have our challenges.  To meet those challenges head on, the ISCD Board went through a strategic planning process in February 2011, led by our immediate past president, Dr. Didier Hans.  The strategic planning process outlined several needs including:  a renewed focus on identifying and meeting member needs, enhancing our current educational programs and making people aware of them, developing new means of communication with members, expanding our international efforts throughout the programs and services ISCD offers and continuing to enhance programs dealing with certification, accreditation and advocacy.

My theme for this year is “What do we wish for the ISCD in 2011-2012?”  I gave many that attended the Miami meeting a wishbone tie tack/scatter pin.  While I am aware that the wishbone is not a human bone, the wishbone makes me consider new possibilities for our society.  However, it is not enough to wish; we have to work to put our plans into action.  I would ask each of you to thoughtfully consider what you can do this year to help the ISCD reach its goals.  I would specifically charge you in the next year to:

2) Consider volunteering

3) Participate in the educational, certification, accreditation and scientific programs of the ISCD. 

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