American College of Radiology

A wide variety of medical professionals make up the membership of the American College of
Radiology (ACR). From radiologists and radiation oncologists to medical physicists and nuclear
medicine physicians, the ACR comprises 34,000 strong leaders in fields relevant to the general
practice of radiology. With a mission to support advancements in the field of radiology that will
serve to make imaging safer, more effective, and more widely available to anyone who needs the
technology, the ACR has brought together the foremost radiology experts in the country for more
than 75 years. In part through the dedicated work of ACR members, the specific areas of
radiology, radiation oncology, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine, and medical physics
have seen many innovations and advancements in technology over the past eight years.

In addition to promoting research and development in imaging technologies, the American

College of Radiology offers a rich selection of opportunities for continuing education. The ACR
hosts courses and workshops on a diverse array of radiological procedures, including breast
imaging, colonography, coronary CT angiography, and general neuroradiology. Qualifying
members also can apply for the Certificate of Advanced Proficiency (CoAP), awarded on a
quarterly basis. To supplement the organization’s myriad opportunities for education and
networking, the ACR provides members with a Career Center where job seekers can post
resumes, view a list of posted positions, and much more. The ACR makes it easy and efficient
for employers to place advertisements for positions and view the relevant professional
information of its members.

Each year, the American College of Radiology bestows a number of awards upon deserving
members. These distinctions include the ACR Fellowship; ACR Gold Medal Award; Franklin L.
Angell, M.D. Travel Grant; William T. Moss, M.D. Travel Grant; and ACR Honorary
Fellowships. The ACR itself has earned recognition from several prominent organizations,
including the Public Service Award and Excellence in Medicine for mammography from the
American Medical Association (AMA) and the National Performance Review Hammer Award
from the United States government for its Mammography Accreditation Program.
 Photograph of an early x-ray, taken by Elmer Ellsworth Burns, circa 1910. The photograph
appeared in the book The Story of Great Inventions, published by Harper & Brothers, 1910.
Caption that accompanied the photograph read: “A physician examining the bones of the arm by
means of X-rays.”