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Part of our mission statement is “Advancing you,” and on this page, you’ll find all of our educational programmes, courses, eBooks, partner links, and downloads, etc., designed to enhance your knowledge and advance your career.

Visit this page for more information about our journals: European Radiology, Insights into Imaging, and European Radiology Experimental, as well as information about Eurorad. Additionally, if you’re interested in publishing your own work, you can find details here.

On this page, patients can find crucial information for their journey towards health, as the European Society of Radiology is at the forefront of advancing patient care and ensuring that individuals receive the assistance they need.

Discover information about our research endeavors and how EIBIR is shaping the future of radiology. Additionally, you’ll find news about research grants, statistics, and details about EIBALL and our Biomarker Inventory.

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ESOR Course on Alzheimer’s Disease Reaches Global Success

September 2025

Vienna, Austria –The European School of Radiology (ESOR), under the umbrella of the European Society of Radiology (ESR) and with the support of Siemens Healthineers, successfully delivered a Special Focus Course on Alzheimer’s Disease from September 4–5, 2025. The course attracted more than 1,000 participants from over 100 countries, highlighting the global demand for high-quality, accessible education in the field of medical imaging.  The two-day online course, offered free of charge for ESR

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ESR and ERS Unite to Strengthen Lung Health in Europe  

July 2025

The European Society of Radiology (ESR) and the European Respiratory Society (ERS) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reaffirming their commitment to collaborative efforts in lung health, with a focus on imaging, education, and joint advocacy.   In a time of rising attention to respiratory diseases and lung cancer screening in particular, this renewed partnership reflects the ESR’s emphasis on

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ESR and the MICCAI Society Align to Accelerate Innovation in Imaging and Computer Assisted Intervention  

July 2025

The European Society of Radiology (ESR) and the Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention Society (MICCAI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalise and deepen their collaboration across the domains of medical image computing, machine learning, computer-assisted interventions, and radiological science.   This partnership reflects the ESR’s broader commitment to multidisciplinarity in radiology, uniting imaging experts with computer

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ESR and EAU Unite to Advance Patient-Centred Care

July 2025

The European Society of Radiology (ESR) and the European Association of Urology (EAU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a multi-year strategic partnership with a focus on scientific cooperation, joint education, and health policy alliance.   This agreement is a significant step in the ESR’s commitment to multidisciplinarity, recognising that radiologists and urologists work in close clinical alignment.

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ESR Gifts Kudu Statue from ECR 2025 to GE HealthCare: A Symbol of Shared Vision and Innovation 

July 2025

The European Society of Radiology (ESR) has gifted one of its most characteristic statues from ECR 2025—the Kudu—to long-standing partner GE HealthCare. The statue now resides at GE HealthCare’s Pollards Wood site in the UK, standing as a permanent symbol of collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to the future of radiology.  Unveiled at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR)

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ESR welcomes EC simplification of instructions for use of medical devices

July 2025

Following the recent publication of the amending electronic Instruction for use (eIFU) regulation, healthcare professionals will be able to receive instructions for use of medical devices in electronic format, rather than solely on paper. The adoption of eIFU is a part of the Commission’s broader initiative to modernise healthcare, support environmental sustainability, and alleviate financial and administrative pressures on device

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ESR mourns the passing of Prof. Joseph Schoepf

July 2025

The European Society of Radiology (ESR) is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Professor Joseph Schoepf, a pioneer in cardiac radiology and an internationally recognised leader in cardiovascular imaging. Originally from Austria and Germany, Prof. Schoepf completed his medical education and radiology training at Ludwig Maximilians University in Munich. His career took him to Harvard Medical School before

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ESR mourns passing of Prof. Barry Kelly

June 2025

The European Society of Radiology (ESR) is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Prof. Barry E. Kelly, a highly respected Irish radiologist and former Chair of the ESR Audit and Standards Subcommittee. Prof. Kelly passed away on June 23, 2025. Prof. Kelly served as Dean of the Faculty of Radiologists and Radiation Oncologists at the Royal College of Surgeons

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2024 Impact Factors Confirm Continued Excellence of ESR Journals

June 2025

The European Society of Radiology (ESR) is pleased to announce the 2024 Journal Impact Factors (IF) for its journals. All three ESR journals European Radiology, Insights into Imaging, and European Radiology Experimental, remain firmly positioned within the first quartile (Q1) of their category, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging. These results reflect the continued excellence, scientific value, and editorial strength of the ESR’s publishing portfolio:

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EIBIR: Shaping the Future of Imaging Research in Europe 

June 2025

By Mélisande Rouger  In an era where medical progress hinges on collaboration, coordination, and credibility, one organisation has quietly built a model of excellence at the crossroads of research and policy: the European Institute for Biomedical Imaging Research (EIBIR).  Founded in 2006 by the European Society of Radiology, its impact on European imaging science is both deep and enduring. Two

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Become A Member Today!

You will have access to a wide range of benefits that can help you advance your career and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the field of radiology. These benefits include access to educational resources, networking opportunities with other professionals in the field, opportunities to participate in research projects and clinical trials, and access to the latest technologies and techniques. 

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Membership

for radiologists, radiology residents, professionals of allied sciences (including radiographers/radiological technologists, nuclear medicine physicians, medical physicists, and data scientists) & professionals of allied sciences in training residing within the boundaries of Europe

  • Reduced registration fees for ECR 1
  • Reduced fees for the European School of Radiology (ESOR) 2
  • Option to participate in the European Diploma. 3
  • Free electronic access to the journal European Radiology 
  • Content e-mails for all ESR journals4
  • Updates on offers & events through our newsletters
  • Exclusive access to the ESR feed in Juisci

€ 11 /year

Yes! That is less than €1 per month.
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Free membership

for radiologists, radiology residents or professionals of allied sciences engaged in practice, teaching or research residing outside Europe as well as individual qualified professionals with an interest in radiology and medical imaging who do not fulfil individual or all requirements for any other ESR membership category & former full members who have retired from all clinical practice
  • Reduced registration fees for ECR 1
  • Option to participate in the European Diploma. 3
  • Free electronic access to the journal European Radiology
  • Content e-mails for all ESR journals 4
  • Updates on offers & events through our newsletters
  • Exclusive access to the ESR feed in Juisci

€ 0

The best things in life are free.
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ESR Friends

For students, company representatives or hospital managers etc.

  • Content e-mails for all 3 ESR journals 4
  • Updates on offers & events through our newsletters

€ 0

Friendship doesn’t cost a thing.
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The membership type best fitting for you will be selected automatically during the application process.

Footnotes:

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Reduced registration fees for ECR 2027:
Provided that ESR 2026 membership is activated and approved by August 31, 2026.

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Not all activities included
03
Examination based on the ESR European Training Curriculum (radiologists or radiology residents).
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European Radiology, Insights into Imaging, European Radiology Experimental.