ASTRO was founded in the year 1958, November 18. It is one of the largest radiation oncology society in the world, with more than 10,000 members who specialize in treating patients with radiation therapies. It also focuses on rearing alliance between radiation oncologists and the larger medical community. It works to establish connection between members and medical oncologists, surgeons, urologists, gynecologists, internists, family practitioners and other healthcare professionals to ensure that patients are offered the most up-to-date treatments available. At ASTRO's 50th Annual Meeting in Boston in September 2008, the membership took a vote and decided to change ASTRO's name to the "American Society for Radiation Oncology" while keeping the acronym ASTRO. It was decided that the term "therapeutic radiology" was outdated and confusing and that the new name would better reflect the specialty. The new name took effect in January 2009. CEO: Laura I. Thevenot MD: Patricia J. Eifel, M.D. Website: www.astro.org
The American College of Radiology (ACR) was founded in the year 1964. It is a professional society whose purpose is to improve the health of patients and society by maximizing the value of radiology and radiologists by, advancing the science of radiology, improving radiological service to the patient, studying the socioeconomic aspects of the practice of radiology, and encouraging improved and continuing education for radiologists and allied professional fields. The mission of the ACR is to serve patients and society by 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 for radiology and allied health professions and conducting research for the future of radiology.
The American Cancer Society was founded in 1913 as the American Society for the Control of Cancer (ASCC). This group was started by 15 well-known doctors and business leaders in New York City. The start of this group was a very important event in the history of public health. In 1945, the ASCC was reorganized as the American Cancer Society. Website: www.cancer.org
The Society was founded in 1973 and formally organized in 1974 as the Society of Cardiovascular Radiology by an active group in the field who wanted to further develop interventional aspects of radiology. The first formal business meeting was held in Key Largo, Fla., in 1975, and the Society offered its first annual postgraduate educational course in 1976 with 177 attendees.In April 2002, the name was changed to Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR), which reflects the ever-expanding role of interventional radiology - a specialty that is no longer limited to the cardiovascular system in terms of how targeted treatments are performed.Today, SIR continues to maintain steady membership growth with nearly 4,500 members. They primarily consist of physicians, but also include an increasing number of allied health professionals who work in IR settings, such as technologists, nurses, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Website: www.sirweb.org
American Association of Physicists in Medicine(AAPM)
About AAPM
The AAPM is a scientific, educational, and professional nonprofit organization devoted to the discipline of physics in medicine. The information provided is offered for the benefit of the members and the general public. Chairman: White, Gerald A. Jr President Elect: Herman, Michael G. Website: www.aapm.org
The goal of the AAWR Research and Education Foundation is to provide Professional Leadership Awards and Research Grants to AAWR members. The Foundation sponsors one junior and one senior AAWR member to attend the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Professional Development Seminars for Junior and Senior Women Faculty. The AAWR Research Grants are designed to support research projects conducted by AAWR members. The AAWR Research and Education Foundation thrives on donations from the members.
The American College of Medical Physics (ACMP) is an organization in the U.S. which is meant exclusively to the professional activities of medical physicists. It has a tie up with both physician and other physics organizations in achieving this purpose.One of the main activity is to enhance the quality of the practice of medical physics, engage in professional activities for the benefit of the medical physics community, and promote the continuing competence of practitioners of medical physics.
American College of Radiation Oncology College is managed by a volunteer Board of Chancellors elected by the membership and guided by the By-laws. ACRO strives to ensure the highest quality care for radiation therapy patients and promote success in the practice of radiation oncology through education, responsible socioeconomic advocacy, and integration of science and technology into clinical practice.
Executive Director: Norman Wallis PhD Website: www.acro.org
Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiological Sciences (AEIRS)
About AEIRS
The Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiological Sciences, Inc. was founded in the year 1967 and the aim was to meet the needs of the educator in imaging and radiological sciences. AEIRS was founded as the Association of University Radiologic Technologists The original objectives were to stimulate an interest in radiologic technology through the academic environment and to provide a means for health care professionals to exchange expertise and ideas. Chairman:James Murrell President: Mari King Website: www.aeirs.org
The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) was officially established as a multidisciplinary organization in 1952 when the use of ultrasound for medical diagnosis was in its infancy. Medical pioneers recognized the potential of this fast-growing imaging modality and agreed on the need to advance the art and science of ultrasound in medicine and research.
Website: www.aium.org (Last Revised on 25th February 2009)
About ARRS The American Roentgen Ray Society,(ARRS), founded in the year 1900. It is the first and oldest radiology society in the United States. The society has been a forum for progress in radiology since shortly after the discovery of the X-ray and is dedicated to the goal of the advancement of medicine through the science of radiology and its allied sciences. The mission of the Society is to advance medicine through the science of radiology and its allied sciences by enabling the creation and exchange of knowledge and information in the field through its journal, meetings and other means.
President: John K. Crowe Vice President: Joseph K.T. Lee Website: www.arrs.org
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. President:Anthony J. Wilson Vice President:Stephen Hatem Website:www.erad.org
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists(ASRT) is the world's largest and oldest membership association for medical imaging technologists and radiation therapists. Founded in 1920, the ASRT had more than 130,000 members by 2008. Its business office is located in Albuquerque, N.M. Website: www.asrt.org
The Health Information Trust Alliance (HITRUST) merges with healthcare, business, technology and information security leaders, who are build up with the belief that standardizing a higher level of security will build greater trust in the electronic flow of information through the healthcare system. HITRUST establishes a certifiable framework that any and all organizations that create, access, store or exchange personal health and financial information and implementation and be certified against with the intention of protecting electronic information and establishing greater trust in electronic information by the healthcare industry.
CEO: Daniel S. Nutkis Website: www.hitrustalliance.net
HIMSS is the healthcare industry's membership organization exclusively focused on providing global leadership for the optimal use of healthcare information technology (IT) and management systems for the betterment of healthcare. Founded in 1961 with offices in Chicago, Washington D.C., Brussels, Singapore, and other locations across the United States and the globe, HIMSS represents more than 20,000 individual members and over 350 corporate members that collectively represent organizations employing millions of people. HIMSS frames and leads healthcare public policy and industry practices through its advocacy, educational and professional development initiatives designed to promote information and management systems’ contributions to ensuring quality patient care.
The SNM was founded in the year 1954 to promote the science, technology and practical application of nuclear medicine.The Society also sponsors international meetings and workshops designed to increase the competencies of nuclear medicine practitioners and to promote new advances in the science of nuclear medicine. President: Robert W. Atcher Website: www.snm.org (Last Revised on 25th February 2009)
