Radiology - Professional Organizations

The AAOMR asipres to be the recognized leader in oral and maxillofacial radiology (OMR), serving patients and health professionals, with a mission to improve quality of patient care, improve access to OMR services, support members by providing resources to enhance successful OMR practice, shape and advance the scientific knowledge in OMR by fostering research, and to nurture advanced specialty residency education in the US and Canada.

The American Association for Women Radiologists strives to assist women in radiology, radiation oncology and related professionals to achieve personal and professional fulfillment through equal recognition and opportunities; and will ensure that issues unique to women are acknowledged and addressed by all the members of the profession.

Our mission is to certify that our diplomates demonstrate the requisite knowledge, skill, and understanding of their disciplines to the benefit of patients. The ABR is an independent, not-for-profit organization and is one of 24 national medical specialty boards that make up the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). We were founded to protect the public by assessing and certifying doctors who meet specific educational, training, and professional requirements.

Founded in 1923, the American College of Radiology® (ACR®) is at the forefront of radiology evolution, representing more than 42,000 diagnostic and interventional radiologists, radiation oncologists, nuclear medicine physicians and medical physicists.

The AOCR is committed to advancing the practice of radiology by promoting excellence in education, research and the delivery of quality, cost-effective healthcare while embracing the tenets of osteopathic medicine. The society seeks to foster closer solidarity and greater cooperation among radiologists, other branches of medicine and allied healthcare professionals.

The Mission of the Society is to promote the multi-disciplinary and collegial study of all aspects of cancer. The Society will encourage liaison and professional development among the various medical and surgical specialists, and allied scientists concerned with cancer.

The American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) is the first and oldest radiology society in the United States. It was founded in 1900, in the early days of X-ray and radiation study. Headquartered in Leesburg, Virginia, the society publishes a monthly peer-reviewed journal: American Journal of Roentgenology (previously American Journal of Radiology), providing a forum for advances in radiology and related fields. It provides scholarships, and presents awards. Its educational programs include seminars and a program of continuing education for radiologic technologists.[

The Association of Academic Radiology (AAR) consists of over 1,300 academic radiologists, residents, and fellows. The purpose of the Association of Academic Radiology is to encourage excellence in radiological laboratory and clinical investigation, teaching and clinical practice; to stimulate an interest in academic radiology as a medical career; to advance radiology as a medical science; and to represent academic radiology at a national level.

The Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) is the national specialty society for radiologists in Canada. We are committed to promoting the highest standards of patient care, lifelong learning, research, and helping radiologists contribute to the very best health care for patients.

The International Society of Radiology (ISR) is a federation of the world’s national and continental radiological societies with a mission to facilitate the global endeavors of the ISR’s member organizations in order to improve patient care and population health through diagnostic medical imaging and image-guided interventions. This federation allows our profession to speak with a unified voice in dealing with global issues affecting the specialty of radiology, the patients and public we serve.

The Radiation Research Society’s objectives are: to advance radiation research in all disciplines of science and medicine; to foster collaboration within a community of researchers interested in the study of the properties and effects of radiation; to disseminate knowledge in radiation research to the scientific community and the public, and to promote equity, diversity and inclusion in radiation research.

The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) is a non-profit organization that represents professionals spanning the full breadth of radiologic subspecialties in more than 160 countries around the world. We provide high-quality educational resources, including continuing education credits toward physicians’ certification maintenance, host the world’s largest radiology conference and publish six top peer-reviewed journals: Radiology, RadioGraphics, Radiology: Artificial Intelligence, Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging, Radiology: Imaging Cancer and Radiology Advances.

The global leader of advancement in the field of GI endoscopy since 1941, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy upholds the highest standards for gastrointestinal endoscopic practice and fosters research to encourage continuous innovation. It empowers members with the latest information, state-of-the art education and unparalleled resources to advance professional and patient care goals. With more than 17,000 members worldwide, ASGE provides a diverse, inclusive and engaged community to foster sharing, learning, advocacy and growth in GI endoscopy.

The American Society of Emergency Radiology was formed in 1988 from this small nucleus and has steadily increased in numbers and interest, providing consultation to radiologists and corporations who deal with emergency radiology challenges. Since 1995, the society membership has sponsored a new journal of practical imaging, Emergency Radiology, in which peer reviewed articles are presented and discussed. The Society's mission is to advance the quality of diagnosis and treatment of acutely ill or injured patients by means of medical imaging and to enhance teaching and research in emergency radiology.

The American Society of Head and Neck Radiology (ASHNR) is an independent professional society, founded in Chicago, Illinois on November 12, 1976. The society was the outgrowth of an on-going annual postgraduate course headed by Dr. Galdino Valvassori of Chicago. The society was incorporated under the laws of Louisiana on March 18, 1977, and sponsored its first post-graduate course on Radiology in Otolaryngology and Ophthalmology in Los Angeles, California in May 1977. The purposes of the society include: Advancing knowledge, stimulating interest, promoting research, improving methods of Head and Neck Imaging, hosting the premier Head and Neck Imaging meetings for the presentation and dissemination of Head and Neck Imaging knowledge, and fostering the continued development of Head and Neck Imaging as an art and science.

The American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR) is a professional membership society comprising nearly 6,000 physicians specializing in the field of neuroradiology. The ASNR was founded on April 19, 1962 in New York and incorporated in the State of New York on February 1, 1965. Neuroradiology is the clinical sub-specialty concerned with the diagnostic radiology of diseases of the central nervous system, brain, head and neck, through the use of x-ray, MRI, CT and angiography. It is practiced in hospital settings, academic/educational institutions, and private practice. The Society promotes the highest standards for clinical practice, education, and research in neuroradiology. We are committed to propagating evidence-based medical information.

The ASSR brings together spine specialists from all over the world dedicated to improving treatment and quality of life of those with back and neck pain and spine pathology. Our mission focuses on education, research, and advocacy. Join us as we work to advance the field of spine care in conjunction with our colleagues from all fields who are dedicated to the best outcomes for our patients.

Founded in 1983 in Berlin, Germany, the Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery (CARS) Congress has pursued a mission to hold a leading role in biomedical computation and imaging technologies with a steady track record of more than 30 years. This success has been realized by focusing on research and development of novel algorithms and systems with specific applications in radiology and surgery.

The International Association of DentoMaxilloFacial Radiology (IADMFR) was founded on August 16, 1968, and the First International Congress of DentoMaxilloFacial Radiology held in Santiago, Chile. The IADMFR has, since then, undertaken the challenge of representation and developing DentoMaxilloFacial Radiology at the International level.

Founded in 1978 by 14 radiologists from some of the nation’s most prestigious radiology departments seeking to translate computed tomography into practice (CT scanners had just then become fast enough to image the body). CT and MR remain the bedrock of SABI’s purview; it has become the “how to” annual meeting on body CT and MR. The Society also explores other modalities such as ultrasound and PET and imaging-enhancing technologies including AI/machine learning and informatics. and education.

The Society for Pediatric Radiology is dedicated to fostering excellence in pediatric health care through imaging and image-guided care.

SAR’s vision is to optimize patient health by leading advances in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of
abdominal disease.SAR’s mission is to promote patient health through scientific discovery, innovation, education, collaboration, and leadership development in abdominopelvic radiology.

The Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) is an organization of over 4,000 radiologists, medical physicists, and other scientists and technologists who are expert and authoritative breast imagers working in supportive practice environments to advance the highest quality of breast care via early detection, diagnosis, and treatment. Our members support the SBI in championing breast imaging that is compassionate, evidence-based, and which saves lives and minimizes the impact of breast cancer.

The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) is a professional membership organization founded in 1970 to promote, advance, and educate its members and the medical community in the science of diagnostic medical sonography. The SDMS is the largest association of sonographers and sonography students in the world.

Founded in 1992 as the American Society of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology (ASITN), the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery (SNIS) is a scientific and educational association with almost 1,500 members worldwide. The SNIS is dedicated to advancing the specialty of neurointerventional surgery in order to provide the highest quality of patient care to the public. SNIS draws its membership from three areas—interventional neuroradiology, endovascular neurosurgery, and interventional neurology. Bringing together these three subspecialties under one umbrella gives SNIS its diversity and strength.

The Society of Skeletal Radiology (SSR) was founded in 1978, at about the same time that Musculoskeletal Imaging (then Skeletal Radiology) was being formed as a distinct specialty within Radiology. Skeletal Radiology fellowships were not being recruited or advertised, and academic Radiology programs did not typically include Skeletal sections or specialists within their organization. The SSR was created to address the issues of specialty recognition and representation, resident and fellowship training, research in musculoskeletal imaging and continuing education. Society membership remains limited to Musculoskeletal Radiologists and Fellows in order to insure dedication to these goals.

The Society of Thoracic Radiology (STR) is dedicated to the lifelong learning of cardiothoracic radiologists and other health professionals and to the advancement of medical care through the science of radiology and allied disciplines. Continuing professional development opportunities provided by the STR include educational and scientific meetings, support of a peer-reviewed journal, and funding and support of grants and awards programs.

Our mission is to advance cardiovascular ultrasound and improve lives through excellence in education, research, innovation, advocacy, and service to the profession and the public.

North American Society for Cardiovascular Imaging is a scientific, educational, and professional organization dedicated to the advancement of Cardiovascular Imaging. The objectives of the Society are: to encourage the development and dissemination of knowledge regarding Cardiovascular Imaging; to contribute to the active continuing education of its membership and the Medical Community, and to promote the study, research and clinical practice of Cardiovascular Imaging.

SCAI is the only professional medical society in the US dedicated solely to interventional cardiology. We provide the tools and resources you need at each stage of your career to deliver the best patient care. From providing you with clinical guidelines, education, and representation to professional recognition and research opportunities, wherever you are located around the world, SCAI is your home.

The Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR) is a recognized representative and advocate for physicians, scientists, and technologists who work in the field of cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR). SCMR is the principal international, independent organization committed to the further development of CMR through education, quality control, research, and training. Membership has grown to over 3,000 – which includes cardiologists, radiologists, technologists, scientists, engineers, and administrators from around the world.

The ABNM was established to set educational standards and to evaluate the competence of physicians in nuclear medicine. This now includes fusion imaging (PET/CT-SPECT/CT), radionuclide and radiopharmaceutical therapy and molecular imaging. It has responsibility for establishing requirements for certification and Continuing Certification, for conducting exams leading to certification and Continuing Certification in nuclear medicine, and for issuing certificates to those who fulfill its requirements. The Board has certified 5,215 individuals during the period 1972 to 2009.

The American College of Nuclear Medicine (ACNM) is a professional organization of the combined American College of Nuclear Physicians and the American College of Nuclear Medicine; officially formed on September 1, 2009. Both colleges brought over thirty years of service to its respective members and now directly represents the interests of nuclear medicine physicians before legislative and regulatory bodies, other medical organizations, the media and general public. ACNM is comprised of physicians and other nuclear medicine professionals dedicated to enhancing the practice of nuclear medicine through study, education, and improvement of clinical practice. Our goal is to assure a legislative, legal, regulatory, and economic framework that encourages and makes practicable the safe, appropriate use of nuclear medicine procedures to improve the quality of health care service available to patients.

The American Nuclear Society (ANS) is the premier organization for those that embrace the nuclear sciences and technologies for their vital contributions to improving people’s lives and preserving the planet. ANS membership is open to all and consists of individuals from all walks of life, including engineers, doctors, students, educators, scientists, soldiers, advocates, government employees, and others. Celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2024, ANS is committed to advancing, fostering, and promoting the development and application of nuclear sciences and technologies to benefit society.

ASNC is the international home for nuclear cardiology and the only professional society devoted exclusively to the field. Cardiologists, radiologists, physicians, scientists, technologists, imaging specialists, and other professionals work together to improve cardiovascular outcomes through image-guided patient management. ASNC’s more than 5,700 members represent the top experts in the field and, as a result, ASNC consistently serves as a leading voice in education, research, quality standards and guidelines, and advocacy in cardiovascular imaging.

The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing nuclear medicine, molecular imaging, and theranostics through its education and research programs. Founded in 1954, SNMMI brings together professionals from all parts of the field to drive innovation, establish practice standards, and enhance education in precision medicine, improving patient care through advanced imaging and therapies that transform diagnosis and treatment.

AAPM is a scientific and professional organization, founded in 1958, composed of more than 8000 scientists whose clinical practice is dedicated to ensuring accuracy, safety and quality in the use of radiation in medical procedures such as medical imaging and radiation therapy. We are generally known as medical physicists and are uniquely positioned across medical specialties due to our responsibility to connect the physician to the patient through the use of radiation producing technology in both diagnosing and treating people. The responsibility of the medical physicist is to assure that the radiation prescribed in imaging and radiation therapy is delivered accurately and safely.

The Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists (COMP) is the main professional body for medical physicists practicing in Canada. Membership is composed of professional physicists, scientists, and academics located at universities, hospitals, cancer centres, and government research facilities such as the National Research Council, Medical Physics graduate students and post-doctoral fellows are also eligible for membership. Every member has an educational or professional background in physics or engineering as it applies to medicine.

ACRO’s mission is to support Radiation Oncology professionals by providing opportunities for career development and practice improvement to enhance patient care.

Founded in 1958, ASTRO’s mission is to advance the practice of radiation oncology by promoting excellence in patient care, providing opportunities for educational and professional development, promoting research and disseminating research results and representing radiation oncology in a rapidly evolving health care environment.

The RTOG Foundation (RTOG) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving outcomes for cancer patients through the conduct of practice-changing clinical trials. RTOG collaborates with partners from industry and federally funded programs to support its research. RTOG is the successor to the NCI-funded Radiation Therapy Oncology Group. The Radiation Therapy Oncology Group was organized in 1968 as national clinical cooperative group for the purpose of conducting multicenter radiation therapy research and clinical investigations. It was part of the NCI-funded cooperative group program from 1971 until 2014. During that time it activated over 500 protocols, accrued more than 110,000 patients to cooperative group studies, and published over 1,000 papers reporting the results of its findings.

The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) creates opportunities for passionate medical professionals to improve their knowledge and use of ultrasound in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Through rigorous research, high-quality education, accreditation, and evidence-based training and practice resources, the AIUM is leading the global multidisciplinary ultrasound community.

ISUOG is a charitable organisation and the leading international society of experts in ultrasound for obstetrics and gynecology. Beginning in 1991 with the first issue UOG Journal and the first World Congress, ISUOG has grown delivering education to members in 140 countries. ISUOG’s long-term vision is that every woman in the world has access to ultrasound, that every scan provider is competent and that the diagnosis of obstetric and gynecologic conditions is effective so that women’s health outcomes improve. Our mission is to improve women’s health through the provision, advancement and dissemination of the highest quality education, standards and research information around ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology.

SRU's mission is to grow and sustain a broad coalition of users of ultrasound in Radiology dedicated to the improvement of patient care; to advocate for the appropriate and impactful use of ultrasound in disease-oriented algorithms and for optimized patient outcomes; to guide the field of clinical ultrasound through consensus conferences, advocacy, outreach, research, and education.

The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography® (ARDMS®) administers examinations and awards credentials in areas of ultrasound. Through its mission, ARDMS empowers sonographers to provide exceptional patient care through rigorous assessments and continual learning.

The International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine is an international, nonprofit, scientific association whose purpose is to promote communication, research, development, and applications in the field of magnetic resonance in medicine and biology and other related topics and to develop and provide channels and facilities for continuing education in the field. Its multidisciplinary membership of over 8,000 consists of clinicians, physicists, engineers, biochemists, and technologists.

The European Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine and Biology (ESMRMB) is a non-profit organization founded in 1984 to promote education and research in magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy. Its focus spans from basic science and technology to biological and clinical applications. ESMRMB welcomes professionals from diverse disciplines, including physicians, physicists, engineers, scientists, and radiographers, as well as anyone interested in advancing magnetic resonance techniques in medicine and biology.