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Membership Categories
ACVR members include residents, post-trainees, and diplomates in good standing with regards to dues and maintenance of certification requirements.
ACVR Diplomate
A veterinarian who has received advanced training in general diagnostic imaging/radiology (ACVR-DI), equine diagnostic imaging (ACVR-EDI) and/or radiation oncology (ACVR-RO) and has passed the American College of Veterinary Radiology Board-Certification Examination pertaining to that specialty.
ACVR Associate
An individual (veterinarian or non-veterinarian) who has excelled in a field of radiology or associated science. This individual must have made a documented contribution to advancement of the ACVR.
ACVR Resident
A veterinarian who is currently undergoing advanced training in an ACVR accredited or alternative residency program in radiology and/or radiation oncology in preparation for the ACVR Board-Certification Examination.
ACVR Post-Trainee
A veterinarian who has undergone advanced training in radiology and/or radiation oncology in an ACVR accredited or alternative residency program, but has not yet passed the ACVR Board-Certification Examination.
Friends of the ACVR (Society-Only Member)
An individual (veterinarian or non-veterinarian) not in any membership category above who has a special interest in Veterinary Ultrasonography, Nuclear Medicine, Computed Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or Large Animal Diagnostic Imaging. Membership does not imply expertise in any imaging modality. See Join an ACVR Society.
| Distinguished Diplomate | Retired Diplomate | Associate Member | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACVR Dues | Not Required | Not Required | Not Required |
| ACVR Meeting Registration Fee | Required | Not Required | Required |
| ACVR Meeting Attendance | Required, once every 3 years | Not Required | Not Required |
| Journal | Electronic version gratis; print with payment | Electronic version gratis; print version gratis (if desired) | Electronic version gratis; print version with payment |
| Society Dues | Required | Required | Required |
| Requirements | Council Vote: Active Diplomates must apply in writing to Executive Director after 35 or more years as an Active Diplomate in good standing | Council Vote: Active or Distinguished Diplomates retired from practice or teaching of Veterinary Radiology must apply in writing to Executive Director | Membership Vote: a).letter of nomination from sponsoring ACVR Diplomate; b).a brief summary of professional accomplishments related to the ACVR; c).letters of support from two additional ACVR Diplomates |
| Rights/Priveleges | Same as Active Diplomate | Same as Active Diplomates, except may not vote, hold office, or serve on boards or committees | Same as Active Diplomates, except may not vote, hold office, or serve on boards or committees |
