Learn about eligibility for this highly valued membership award.
If youâre a member in good standing who pushes for excellence through scientific or clinical research, radiology education or scientific publishing, consider applying for FACR.
Becoming an ACR Fellow recognizes your achievements beyond the scope of employment. Accomplishments above your responsibilities in the workplace in the field of radiology are celebrated by your colleagues. Review the pathway to this membership award.
Your FACR application reflects a combination of professional accomplishments beyond the scope of employment: board certification(s), ACR and chapter activities, leadership roles, academic appointments, contributions to radiology (associations or societies), contributions to organized medicine, publications, presentations, research and teaching awards, recognitions in medicine and professionalism questions related to the Code of Ethics.
Have questions or need support? Contact us at FACR@acr.org.FACR is a prestigious membership award conferred by the Board of Chancellors. Learn more about the achievement and application process with our frequently asked questions.
In accepting fellowship in the American College of Radiology, an organization that seeks to exemplify and to develop the highest traditions of the profession of medicine, I reaffirm my determination to place the welfare of my patients before all other considerations in my practice of Radiology.
I will continue:
Finally, I pledge myself to work to the best of my abilities to advance and extend the influence and service of the American College of Radiology.
In 1923, the College founders intended this membership award to be conferred on a small and elite group of ACR Fellows. The following year, the founders inducted seven Fellows at the first convocation in 1924. The ACR Bylaws approved that year limited future ACR Fellow membership to 100 with a maximum of five new Fellows accepted annually.
By 1931, the College was being encouraged to enlarge its membership to expand its projects. In 1935, the new category of member was created for diplomates of the American Board of Radiology, and the induction of Fellows was retained for those members who had attained eminence in the specialty.
Currently, members who meet the minimum eligibility to apply based upon cumulative post-training membership years and at least one of the FACR nomination criteria are eligible to submit an FACR application for review.
Members who have been elected to become Fellows attest to a fellowship pledge. The member receives the honor from the ACR Board of Chancellors at the convocation ceremony during the Annual Meeting. The following text reflects the attestation that is signed by the member and revered by the College in recognition of the significant achievements of the Fellow.
Celebrate the outstanding achievement of our ACR members who became Fellows of the American College of Radiology at our May 2025 Convocation.
Congratulations on receiving such a distinguished membership honor. Mark the occasionâand commemorate your accomplishmentsâby ordering a custom frame for your FACR certificate.
