Here for you and your specialty
Run by doctors, for doctors, we’re the leading professional membership body for clinical radiologists and clinical oncologists, supporting our Fellows and members throughout their careers to make a real difference to patients’ lives.
With over 19,000 specialists across the globe, we set and raise standards through our guidance, deliver innovative training, certification and career-long support, and actively represent your interests, advocating on behalf of all of us.
How we support you
Membership provides everything you need to take the next step in your professional journey.
RCR Fellow – pre CCT
Showcase your expertise and your place in our worldwide community of Fellows by using the FRCR post-nominals.
Use your e-portfolio system risr/advance to apply for your CCR – the RCR uses the information recorded in your e-portfolio to confirm that you are eligible for CCT. When this is confirmed, the RCR will make a recommendation to the GMC that you are eligible for a CCT and entry to the Specialist Register.
Gain priority, discounted access to exam bookings including dedicated slots reserved specifically for UK Residents, as well as the ability to manage and update bookings and results through your Exam Hub.
The ability to apply for a range of awards, prizes and grants to support your work in training, clinical practice and research. These include research awards, undergraduate awards and educational travel opportunities.
Upon qualifying, celebrate the completion of your exams with peers, friends and family at your FRCR Admission Ceremony.
Opportunities to apply for a range of awards, prizes and grants to support your work across training, clinical practice and research. These include research awards, undergraduate awards and educational travel opportunities.
The chance to take part in special projects or activities under our Clinical Fellowships
Share your professional expertise and influence decision-making by contributing to consultations, research and guidance.
Access to iRefer – a tool to providing referring doctors with up-to-date guidance on selecting the most appropriate imaging investigation.
Access to the Quality Standards for Imaging (QSI) development and support tool, which sets national quality criteria for imaging services.
Access thousands of hours of free e-learning developed by clinicians to support your ongoing development, through the dedicated RCR e-Learning Hub.
Access free structured support, interactive learning aligned to current practice and emerging priorities, and real-world clinical scenarios to support your ongoing development.
Access to the RCR CPD Scheme which includes your online CPD Journal to record activity and CPD points throughout the year.
Unlimited access to our clinical radiology and clinical oncology journals, available digitally.
Member discounts on paid-for courses, both online and in-person, as well as discounts on our pioneering conferences and events. Courses include AI fundamentals for imaging and healthcare, The ATOM Annual Meeting, and the REALM (REAL conference).
Access a range of information, resources, insight, news and commentary through your online portal which is regularly updated with new content for members.
Access to our audit forum, including guidance, templates and the opportunity to submit to our ePoster competition.
Free online access to full-text articles in Cancer Treatment Reviews.
Access to a variety of tactical resources, including:
- Formal guidance and standards for care including consent forms and reporting.
- Job planning support and business case templates.
Exclusive member updates and news every month, including emails from your President, and information on the latest guidance, events and free e-learning.
Interviews and thought leadership across a wide range of issues through the eyes of your membership in Wave. Our quarterly member magazine is exclusive to members and published in both print and digital formats.
The opportunity to connect with peers through our Professional Networks, based on specific roles within the sector including Clinical Directors and Heads of Service.
Join our mentoring platform, which offers a matching process by allowing you to create a personalised profile either as a mentor or mentee. As both mentor and mentee you will be able to access a wealth of supportive resources to guide you throughout your mentorship journey.
Share your views on a variety of topics and issues through the RCR Insight Panel.
Use the Members’ Lounge in London as your professional space for work, meetings or downtime
Special member discounts on meeting room bookings
Discounts on R-ITI licences for delivering e-learning within your organisation
25% discount on selected books from Elsevier (Members can log in to access the discount code.
10% discount on all bitesize short, intermediate or advanced courses from the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA). Members can log in to access the discount code.
Access to bespoke discounts on over 500 brands via Totum Pro - members can log in to access.
UK Tax relief is available.
We influence policy affecting your specialty through direct engagement with government, regulators and key stakeholders to represent your interests and shape the future of training, standards and professional practice. We champion the value and impact of your profession in healthcare through responding to emerging challenges and providing expert guidance and position statements on key issues. Read more about our policy and influencing work.