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Branches of oncology - Radiology, Radiation Oncology Associations, foundations, societies - USA |
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American Society of Head and Neck Radiology (ASHNR)
Oak Brook, IL
advances knowledge, stimulates interest, promotes research in the
field of head and neck imaging; improves methods of teaching head
and neck radiologic diagnosis
American Society of Interventional and Therapeutic
Neuroradiology (ASITN)
Fairfax, VA
promotes excellence in patient care; provides education;
supports research; influences health care policy;
fosters the growth of the specialty
American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR)
Oak Brook, IL
develops and supports standards for training and the practice
of neuroradiology; fosters research in neuroradiology;
provides meetings and publications
American Society of Pediatric Neuroradiology (ASPNR)
Oak Brook, IL
develops, fosters and supports the care of pediatric patients
undergoing neuroradiologic procedures; develops, fosters and
supports high standards of practice, research and education
in pediatric neuroradiology
Eastern Neuroradiological Society (ENRS)
Oak Brook, IL
develops and supports standards for the training and practice
of neuroradiology and head and neck radiology;
encourages research in neuroradiology and head and neck radiology
Southeastern Neuroradiological Society (SENRS)
Atlanta, GA
promotes a closer fellowship and exchange of ideas among neuroradiologists
Western Neuroradiological Society (WNRS) Oak Brook, IL
Academy of Radiology Research
Washington, DC
identification of sources of support for radiology research and
the use of that research to improve the knowledge base, educational
programs, and patient care activities of radiology
Alliance of Medical Student Educators in Radiology (AMSER)
encourages excellence in radiology education to medical students
at a local, national and international level; promotes radiology
as an essential component of the medical student curriculum
American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (AAOMR)
Evans, GA
promotes and advances the art and science of radiology in dentistry;
provides a forum for communication among and professional advancement
of its members
American Alliance of Academic Chief Residents in Radiology
(A3CR2)
encourages residents and other trainee's in academic pursuits;
involves the leadership of residency programs with the leaders
of academic radiology; encourages scientific inquiry among
residents; provides a voice for academic radiology residents
in the affairs of organized radiology
American Association for Women Radiologists (AAWR)
Houston, TX
provides a forum for issues unique to women in radiology,
radiation oncology and related professions; sponsors programs
that promote opportunities for women
American Board of Radiology (ABR)
Tucson, AZ
improves graduate medical education in radiology, elevates the standard
of training, formulates means by which to evaluate the competence
of those wishing to be recognized as specialists in the field
American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO)
Bethesda, MD
promotes the education and science of radiation oncology;
improves oncologic service to the patient; studies the socioeconomic
aspects of the practice of radiation oncology; encourages improved
and continuing education in radiation oncology and its allied
professional fields
American College of Radiology (ACR)
Reston, VA
maximizing the value of radiology, radiation oncology, interventional
radiology, nuclear medicine and medical physics by advancing the
science of radiology, improving the quality of patient care,
positively influencing the socio-economics of the practice of
radiology, providing continuing education and conducting research
American Healthcare Radiology Administrators (AHRA)
Sudbury, MA
resource and catalyst for the development of professional
leadership in imaging sciences
American Osteopathic College of Radiology (AOCR)
Milan, MO
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
American Radiological Nurses Association (ARNA)
Pensacola, FL
provides, promotes, maintains continuity of and continuously
improve patient care through service to members
American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS)
Leesburg, VA
advances medicine through the science of radiology and its allied
sciences by enabling the creation and exchange of knowledge and
information in the field
American Society of Emergency Radiology (ASER)
Houston, TX
advances the quality of diagnosis and treatment of acutely ill
or injured patients by means of medical imaging; enhances
teaching and research
American Society of Spine Radiology (ASSR) Oak Brook, IL
American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO)
Fairfax, VA
advances the practice of radiation oncology by promoting excellence
in patient care, providing opportunities for educational and
professional development, promoting research and disseminating
research results
Association of Administrators in Academic Radiology (AAARAD)
improves health care delivery, education and research in Academic
Radiology by promoting the concept of professional management,
and by providing a forum for discussion of common management
issues and interact with other academic organizations in Academic Radiology
Association for Directors of Radiation Oncology Programs (ADROP)
Fairfax, VA
advances the quality of residency training and education in radiation
oncology by developing resources that may be useful in advancing
residency training, monitoring the activities and interacting with
the ACGME/ Residency Review Committee in radiation oncology,
and disseminating and sharing this information with radiation oncology
residency program directors
Association of Freestanding Radiation Oncology Centers (AFROC)
Washington , DC
promotes the highest standards for all freestanding radiation oncology
centers; represents their interests concerning reimbursement,
legislative, and regulatory issues
Association of Program Coordinators in Radiology (APCR)
Oak Brook, IL
promotes excellence in the administration of radiology residency
and fellowship programs; provides educational opportunities in the
field of graduate medical education and program administration;
provides forums for professional growth and exchange of information
Association of Program Directors in Radiology (APDR)
Oak Brook, IL
supports the administrative, educational, recruitment, and
supervisory roles of radiology residency and fellowship
program directors through the sponsorship of meetings, development
of educational materials and policy statements,
collaboration with related societies and organizations
Association of Residents in Radiation Oncology (ARRO)
disseminating information to all radiation oncology residents;
formalizing resident input to professional organizations and committees
affecting radiation oncology residents and residency training
Association of University Radiologists (AUR)
Oak Brook, IL
encourages excellence in radiological laboratory and clinical
investigation, teaching and clinical practice; stimulates an interest
in academic radiology as a medical career; advances radiology as a
medical science; represents academic radiology at a national level
Mid-America Interventional Radiological Society (MIRS)
Kansas City, KS
professional society for interventional radiologists in Oklahoma,
Arkansas, Kansas, and Missouri as well as other professionals
involved in interventional radiology
Pacific Northwest Radiological Society (PNWRS)
Seattle, WA
holds an annual general radiology meeting
Radiology Coding Certification Board (RCCB)
Irvine, CA
improves professional development of radiology coders,
identifies a body of knowledge and skills necessary to the profession,
recognizes those individuals who demonstrate a level of
excellence through the certification exam
Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA)
Irvine, CA
providing managers with information, resources, education and
networking to run a successful radiology business
Society of Chairmen in Academic Radiology Departments (SCARD)
Oak Brook, IL
advancement of the art and science of radiology by the promotion
of medical education, research and patient care, the development of
methods of undergraduate and graduate teaching in radiology and
the provision of a forum for discussion of problems and mutual
interest among radiology department chairpersons
Society for Radiation Oncology Administrators (SROA)
Albuquerque, NM
improves the management aspects of radiation oncology and the practice
of radiation oncology as a cost-effective form of health care delivery
Texas Radiological Society (TRS)
Austin, TX
serves the specialty of radiology in Texas by advancing the science,
education and practice of radiology; improves radiologic service to
patients and the medical community
Washington State Radiology Society (WSRS)
Seattle, WA
provides a forum for radiologists in Washington state on issues of
concern to radiology
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