How to submit a case
Questions on Submitting Cases
Questions on Forms and Payments
Questions on Copyrights, Permissions, and Downloading
To submit a case topic, please go to: http://cip.acr.org/submit/
Questions on Submitting Cases:
Q: I submitted a case suggestion. When will I hear if it's been accepted or rejected?
A: It takes up to 3 months for a response
Q: ACR accepted my case suggestion. I'm ready to submit my case. What are the formatting requirements? And how do I submit it?
A: Case content should be in a Word document. Images must be in JPEG format. Case content and the JPEGs should be submitted via: cipsubmit@acr.org
Q: I submitted my case to ACR. When will it be posted on the Web site?
A: It can take up to 1 year from the time a case is accepted to when it goes live on the Web site.
Also, please be aware that acceptance of a TOPIC does not mean a case is a definite for posting. Once completed, the case will be subject to our peer review process.
Q: I'm about to submit a case. But, now I realize that my case topic is already in the Case in Point archives. Should I still submit?
A: As long as the diagnosis is different, you may still submit the case for approval.
Q: Can I submit old films, or do I have to scan them first?
A: No, all images must be electronic, and must be JPEG format.
Q: When the case goes live, can we have our pictures online, too?
A: Yes. Pictures can be sent to cipsubmit@acr.org
Q: How can I search for all Case in Points submitted with my name?
A: There is no mechanism in Case in Point to search cases by someone's name.
Q: How do I annotate an image?
A: You can annotate images by highlighting a certain area (e.g. using an arrow or circle to point out the area of focus), or by making notes in the margin of an image.
Q: My case was rejected. Why? Has the case been done recently?
A: The Editor-in-Chief- for Case in Point may deny your case for many different reasons. However, most of the time cases are denied because of duplicate diagnoses.
Q: Can I add another author to the case suggestions that were accepted?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you have free software to download?
A: NO
Q: Do you integrate PACS?
A: NO
Questions on Forms and Payments:
Q: When will I receive payment for my case?
A: Once your case is issued a GO LIVE date, payment will be processed. However, we must receive all required forms before we can release payments.
Q: Do I need to sign 2 agreements prior to submitting the cases?
A: Yes
Q: How do I submit the forms that I've signed?
A: By FAX: 703-738-2217 Attn: Jennifer Luettinger
Q: I faxed the documents. Do I need to wait until I hear from you/someone else again, or should I go ahead and be sending case material in?
A: Submit your case right away.
Q: I want to clarify who has to fill out the forms. On the list of authors are two residents, a medical student, and faculty member. Do we all fill out the forms?
A: Each author and CO-author should fill out each agreement form. However, only the person receiving honorarium will need to fill out the W-9 Tax form.
Q: Why must we sign and return a W-9 Tax form?
A: The Internal Revenue Service regulations require us to obtain a taxpayer identification number from individuals and organizations to whom we make payments. Your honoraria cannot be paid without this.
On Copyrights, Permissions, and Downloading:
Q: Why must we sign and return agreements forms?
A: American College of Radiology will own the copyright to these materials. However, the ACR will specifically allow you to re-use the material.
Q: Does this site accept uploads of images to be analyzed and published?
A: NO