One of the highlights of my professional life was the privilege of serving as President of the Society of Uroradiology in 2009-2010.

Through the efforts of a great many people (including a superb Board of Directors; dedicated and hard working members of the Plenary and Workshop Committees, Film Panel Coordinators, Scientific Program Coordinators, Case of the Day Coordinators and CME Directors; and outstanding effort from International Meeting Managers), a successful meeting was held in conjunction with the Society of Gastrointestinal Radiologists in Orlando, Florida.

During the year, continuing progress was made toward a merger of the Society of Uroradiology with the Society of Gastrointestinal Radiologists. It was a pleasure to work with my counterpart Peter R. Mueller, MD, President of the SGR, and his team, along with many members of the SUR, in working toward a stronger combined society to represent and encourage abdominal imaging. Stu Silverman, MD and Alec Megibow, MD took leadership roles in constructing bylaws for the new organization.

Looking back from my position as Professor of Radiology and Urology at the University of Michigan, mentorship from members of the Society of Uroradiology was instrumental in directing my academic career. Following radiology training and a faculty position at Indiana University, I returned to my medical school alma mater as a faculty member where I have served the department sequentially as Chief of Radiology Service at the Ann Arbor Veterans Health System, Director of the Abdominal Imaging division at University Hospital, Associate Chair for Clinical Services, and Associate Chair for Information Technology. I am a fellow of the American College of Radiology. I joined the Society of Uroradiology in 1992 and became a Fellow in 1995. In addition to my clinical role as a uroradiologist and abdominal imager, I have research and teaching interest in contrast media. Much of my interests and many of my projects were stimulated by listening to presentations at the SUR meetings and the discussions among the SUR members.

One of the most rewarding aspects of SUR membership for me has been the opportunity to meet and work with many outstanding individuals in the field of uroradiology, both in the United States and across the world, including members of the European Society of Urogenital Radiology (ESUR).

Again, it has been an honor and pleasure to serve the Society of Uroradiology as President, but I have received much more from the SUR than I have given, including meeting colleagues, making friends, and receiving assistance and encouragement with an academic career. I look forward to a continued association with this wonderful organization. I wish the best for all the members of the SUR and, going forward, for the new combined society.