Which ACR memberships are medical students eligible for?
Medical students in accredited U.S. and Canadian medical schools are eligible for complimentary ACR member-In-training (MIT) membership.
Do I have to provide enrollment verification from my institution?
No, enrollment verification is not necessary if you are a student in good standing.
Are there dues after I graduate?
Yes, once an ACR member completes their training (which includes residency and fellowship), they will transition into a dues-paying ACR member. Member dues increase incrementally during the first four years of practice. Members in their first year of practice pay just $77 for ACR dues. Note: ACR membership runs from January 1 to December 31. The first ACR dues payment after completing training will be owed for the following year beginning in January.
International MIT medical students’ dues are $138 per year until they complete training. Upon completion of training, international member dues are $391 per year.
What if I am not yet committed to choosing radiology?
You can still apply for membership; in fact, we encourage you to apply! It’s free, and learning more about the profession will help you decide if radiology is the field for you. Even if it is not, as a referring physician, you will likely have to order imaging for patients, and we want you to learn as much as possible about radiology while you are in medical school.
International MITs who continue their training outside the U.S. or Canada will remain qualified for international MIT membership status throughout their international residency and fellowship. International medical graduates who match and begin their U.S. residency program will qualify for complimentary MIT membership.
Can I apply for ACR membership if I do not live in the U.S.?
International medical students at a four year or greater medical school outside of the United States and Canada, or international medical school graduates who are currently certified by ECFMG and are waiting to match into a U.S. residency program in a radiologic discipline including nuclear medicine and are in good ethical standing in their respective countries are eligible to apply for international member-in-training membership.
