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- EIN 36-2261602
- (703) 648-8900
- 1891 Preston White Dr Reston VA 20191-4326 USA
- www.acr.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Cancer, Cancer Research, Health
Mission: The college is organized to advance the science of radiology, improve the quality of patient care, positively influence the socioeconomics of the practice of radiology, provide continuing education for radiology and allied health professionals, and conduct research for the future of radiology.
Programs: Research - the college provides clinical research support in the areas of imaging, radiation oncology, and quality assurance for both government and private funders.
quality and safety - the college disseminates and monitors practice parameters and technical standards and appropriateness criteria for radiology, develops and maintains accreditation programs, performance measures and registries to promote quality healthcare in diagnostic imaging and radiation oncology. Accreditation certification of equipment in 10 different areas of focus (modalities). Serving approx 40k active facilities with 50k accredited equipment units. 3,700 facilities actively participating in data registries.
education - the college provides a broad portfolio of medical education activities for radiologists, radiation oncologists, medical physicists, interventional radiologists, nuclear medicine physicians, residents in training, and medical students to position them at the forefront of patient care, address professional practice gaps, maintain certification and fulfill requirements for ongoing physician practice evaluation. Education center attendance in 2017 of 1,560 radiologists across 20 different specialized courses. Diagnostic and therapeutic training exams offered annually. Continuing medical education offerings include online courses and products. 3,100 enrolled in radiology leadership institute, a leadership training forum for radiologists.