Diagnostic Radiologists use a variety of imaging procedures to see inside the body and assess or diagnose the patient’s condition. They interpret and report on the resulting images, recommending treatment and, only when appropriate, additional tests.
About ACR
Find your best future in radiology through advocacy, collaboration, research and education, with the support and resources you need to improve health outcomes.
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.
Mission
ACR is the voice of our members, empowering them to serve patients and society by advancing the practice and science of radiological care. ACR empowers members, through quality and safety, advocacy and innovation, to deliver exceptional patient care. We create and convene communities of experts to serve as the voices of radiology, demonstrating value and setting standards to advance the field and practice. We improve patient care through quality and safety activities, the best available technology and ensuring a robust future for the radiologic professions.
Vision
ACR members thrive, improving health and leading through excellence in radiological care. Together, we are empowering the radiologist of the future — one who will guide the delivery of the highest quality healthcare. We are advancing radiology as essential and central to excellent patient care. With the strength of our diversity and unity of our purpose, ACR radiologists are leaders in integrated diagnostics and essential to the delivery of equitable, image-guided healthcare.
Core Values
Integrity • Visionary • Excellence • Leadership • Transparency • Member-Driven
Explore the Driving Force in Radiology
Learn all about how ACR leads at the forefront of radiology evolution, and benefit from the highest standards in image-guided patient care.
Have questions? We have answersAbout ACR Members
Our imaging professionals range from diagnostic and interventional radiologists to radiation oncologists, medical physicists and more.
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Explore our mission of advancing health policy research and radiology leadership, plus ways to support us.
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Get to know our Executive Team, including their contact information available for ACR members.
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An Inspired Profession
With 42,000 members and 54 chapters, ACR supports superior collaborative results through advocacy, quality standards, research and education.
Advocating for the Radiology Profession
Find out how we advocate for radiology, ensuring your voice is heard by regulators and lawmakers in your statehouse and all the way to Capitol Hill.
Learn moreACR Quality and Safety
Discover the many ways that ACR sets the standard with clinical resources, registries, safety manuals and more.
Learn moreACR Data Science Institute
Read about how we’re advancing radiology and patient care by offering the latest data science and informatics tools, resources and support.
See moreACR Education
You can keep honing your knowledge while practicing — resources and support include the ACR Education Center, Radiology Leadership Institute and opportunities to earn as much as 91.25 CME annually.
Explore Education and CMEACR Center for Research and Innovation
Get access to comprehensive and fully regulation-compliant clinical research services as well as top partners such as the Neiman Institute.
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Visit Websites From ACR and Partners
Browse this list for a wide range of organizations leading the way in imaging, from accreditation and research to advocacy, donations and more.
The Knowledge You Need
ACR members stay current with the latest clinical trends through ACR publications and ongoing research.
ACR Bulletin
Get the latest news, commentary and insightful articles relevant to the world of radiology.
Learn moreJournal of the American College of Radiology (JACR®)
Ignite your passion with the profession’s only peer-reviewed journal that focuses on health services and policy.
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Connect with scientific leadership, find support and unlock knowledge to advance your scientific research.
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Find guidelines, tools and use cases to empower machine learning in radiology.
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Who Are ACR Members?
Interventional Radiologists are medical doctors who diagnose and treat patients using image-guided, minimally invasive techniques such as X-rays and MRI. They carefully guide instruments through tiny incisions in the body, reaching the source of a medical problem and delivering targeted treatments.
Radiation Oncologists are doctors who prescribe and oversee each cancer patient's treatment plan. They use radiation therapy to treat cancer, and they monitor the patient's progress and adjust treatment to make sure patients receive appropriate quality care.
Medical Physicists are uniquely trained scientists working in clinical practice to ensure accuracy, safety and quality in the use of radiation in medical procedures such as medical imaging and radiation therapy.
Nuclear Medicine Physicians are highly trained specialists who use small amounts of radioactive materials to diagnose and treat cancer and other types of disease.
Radiology residents and fellows are automatically members of ACR during their training years and enjoy the many benefits of membership.
Medical Students are welcome to become ACR members (with complimentary membership) to learn more about the specialty of radiology and radiation oncology and its central role in team-based patient care.
Grow Your Career With Us
As an ACR member, you get all the support and resources you need to create the best outcomes for you, your patients and the profession.
Become a memberEmbrace Knowledge
Get connected to leading experts, take advantage of educational opportunities and more, including CME credits at substantial discounts.
Prepare for Every Tomorrow
No matter your career stage, stay on the leading edge of developments, approaches and techniques.
Lead the Way on Advocacy
As a member, you already play a role in our efforts to advance the radiology profession and standards with Congress, federal agencies and state legislative and regulatory bodies.