Supporting you and your specialty
Run by doctors, for doctors, we support 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
Your membership powers the standards, advocacy and expertise that shapes the future of your specialty. Read more about what you can access via your membership below.
RCR Fellow – UK
Showcase your expertise and your place in our worldwide community of Fellows by using the FRCR post-nominals.
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.
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.
Exclusive access to a support programme and key materials while in your first five years as a consultant.
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. Access the online form here.
RCR Fellow – Global/LMIC
Showcase your expertise and your place in our worldwide community of Fellows by using the FRCR post-nominals.
Access expert guidance and support for the Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) helping international doctors work towards specialist registration in the UK. Benefit from application advice, evidence preparation support, dedicated email guidance, and regular drop-in clinics and webinars designed to help strengthen applications and navigate the process with confidence.
The chance to take part in special projects or activities under our Clinical Fellowships.
Access to iRefer – a tool to providing referring doctors with up-to-date guidance on selecting the most appropriate imaging investigation.
Free access to the Quality Standards for Imaging (QSI) which sets national quality criteria for imaging services in the UK.
Access thousands of hours of learning developed by clinicians through the dedicated RCR e-Learning Hub.
Access 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 esteemed clinical radiology and clinical oncology journals, available digitally.
Member discounts on our paid-for courses, both online and in-person, as well as discounts on our pioneering conferences and events.
Access a range of information, resources, insight, news and commentary through your own 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 in an easy-to-read online format and exclusive to members.
Share your views on a variety of topics and issues through the RCR Insight Panel.
Travelling to the UK? Gain access to the RCR 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.