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It has been said that leadership is measured not in degrees of techniques, but in traits of character. And this month marks a significant milestone as the ARRS and its membership loses the strong traits of character of Dr. Robert Stanley, who is stepping down as Editor in Chief of the American Journal of Roentgenology after 5 accomplished years that saw the profession's oldest journal cement its position as the most respected peer-reviewed clinical publication in the field.
This period has been an intensely busy one for Dr. Stanley, but these years have been meaningfully enjoyable and rewarding for a true gentleman who is recognized as one of the most significant radiologists of his generation and one of the most influential voices in the ARRS over the last 25 years.
His 5 years as Editor in Chief resulted in a host of innovative and groundbreaking developments in the production of the journal. Dr. Stanley and his assembled team of blue-chip contributors oversaw the journal's final conversion to an electronic publication system, the implementation of a modernized editorial process, and a reorganization of the training of the Society's Figley Fellows. Moreover, he created the Rogers Fellowship and elevated the Society's international presence with AJR publications in Japanese, Chinese, and Spanish, establishing himself as a key international ambassador for the ARRS, the AJR, and the entire field of radiology.
Like many of us, Dr. Stanley's initial association with the ARRS was through his presentation of a paper at the annual meeting. Since then, his contributions to the AJR as a reviewer and author have helped shape our profession and improve the lives of our patients. In fact, his article "Computed Tomography of the Body: Early Trends in Application and Accuracy of the Method" (July 1976; 127:53–67) has been one of the most frequently cited articles in the journal's celebrated history. In addition, his landmark text, Computed Body Tomography with MRI Correlation, coauthored with Joseph K.T. Lee and Stuart S. Sagel, currently is in its fourth printing and remains one of the most respected volumes in the field.
While he is best known for his recently completed service as the AJR's Editor in Chief, Dr. Stanley can lay claim to one of the most notable careers in our profession.
Since his earliest days at the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, where he played a critical role in developing the institute's abdominal radiology section and was the leader of the newly created body CT facility, Dr. Stanley quickly became one of the leading voices in the rapidly developing field of CT imaging. Seeking an even greater challenge, he assumed the chair of the radiology department at the University of Alabama at Birmingham where, during his 20 years at the helm, he increased the department's size and reputation and established the department as one of the country's eminent teaching facilities.
Yet, these academic achievements were not enough for his unrelenting drive. From 1985 until 1994, Dr. Stanley served as chairman of the board of directors for Complete Health System, a managed care health insurance company that was originally founded to serve the needs of UAB employees, but which rapidly grew to operate in seven states, further enhancing his reputation as a vital force in the health care field.
A prolific writer with more than 180 articles and chapters to his credit, Dr. Stanley's contributions to the field of radiology include his service in numerous professional societies. Prior to his AJR guidance, he served as an ARRS committee chair and currently holds the position of senior past president. In addition, Dr. Stanley served as a member of the ACR's Board of Chancellors for 7 years, including a term as vice president, and chaired the College's crucial Commission on Standards and Accreditation. He has also helped shape a generation of new radiologists as a member of the American Board of Radiology's Board of Trustees where he was responsible for the written and oral examinations of gastrointestinal radiology.
His professional achievements have been recognized by nearly every major international radiology organization and garnered him innumerable honors and awards, including honorary fellowship. Just this past spring, at the ARRS Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., Dr. Stanley was the recipient of the ARRS Gold Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the Society, in recognition of his contributions to radiology and his service to the organization and its membership.
Yet, no recitation of Dr. Stanley's accomplishments would be complete without a mention of his wife Sally. Her understanding, insight, support, and steadfast focus on their family and friends, have allowed them to reach out to those around them and create strong and enduring friendships around the world and everywhere they have called home.
Dr. Stanley's keen intellect and unrelenting enthusiasm, combined with his exceptional "people skills," helped to establish him as an outstanding mentor to up-and-coming radiologists. Innumerable authors, students, residents, fellows, and professional peers are better for their time spent at Dr. Stanley's side, learning from his knowledge and treasuring his friendship and guidance, and each of us whose career has been enriched by him wish him the best as he steps back and evaluates the professional landscape for his next challenge at which he will no doubt leave his indelible mark.
It is with true disappointment that we say goodbye to a man of such expertise and dynamism, yet we join to thank him for his service, his knowledge, and his enrichment of our lives and careers.
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