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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.

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Membership

Past Presidents

A record of individuals who have served as President of the Society and contributed to its development and direction.

ESR/ECR Presidents

2025
Prof.Dr. Andrea G. Rockall (UK)
ESR President
2024
Prof.Dr. Carlo Catalano (IT)
ESR President
2023
Prof.Dr. Adrian P. Brady (IE)
ESR President
2022
Prof.Dr. Regina G.H. Beets-Tan (NL)
ESR President
2021
Prof.Dr. Michael H. Fuchsjäger (AT)
ESR President
2020
Prof.Dr. Boris Brkljačić (HR)
ESR President
2019
Prof. Lorenzo E. Derchi (IT)
ESR President
2018
Prof.Dr. Bernd Hamm (DE)
ESR President
2017
Prof.Dr. Paul M. Parizel (BE)
ESR President
2016
Prof.Dr. Katrine Riklund (SE)
ECR President
2015
Prof.Dr. Luis Donoso (ES)
ESR President
Prof.Dr. Bernd Hamm (DE)
ECR President
2014
Prof. Lorenzo Bonomo (IT)
ESR President
Prof.Dr. Valentin E. Sinitsyn (RU)
ECR President
2013
Prof. Guy Frija (FR)
ESR President
Prof.Dr. José Ignacio Bilbao (ES)
ECR President
2012
Prof.Dr. Gabriel P. Krestin (NL)
ESR President
Prof. Lorenzo Bonomo (IT)
ECR President
2011
Prof.Dr. András Palkó (HU)
ESR President
Prof. Yves Manu (FR)
ESR President
2010
Prof.Dr. Maximilian F. Reiser (DE)
ESR President
Prof.Dr. Małgorzata Szczerbo-Trojanowska (PL)
ECR President
2009
Prof.Dr. Christian J. Herold (AT)
ESR President
Prof.em.Dr. Borut Marincek (CH)
ECR President
2008
Prof.Dr. Iain W. McCall (UK)
ESR President
Prof.Dr. Maximilian F. Reiser (DE)
ECR President
2007
Prof.Dr. Andy Adam (UK)
ESR President
Prof.Dr. Christian J. Herold (AT)
ECR President
2006
Prof.Dr. Andy Adam (UK)
ECR President
2005
Prof.Dr. Nicholas Gourtsoyiannis (GR)
ESR President
Prof. Antonio Chiesa † (IT)
ECR President
2004
Prof.Dr. Helen M.L. Carty † (UK)
ECR President
2003
Prof.Dr. Nicholas Gourtsoyiannis (GR)
ECR President
2002
Prof. Philippe Grenier (FR)
ECR President
2001
Prof.Dr. Holger Pettersson † (SE)
ECR President
2000
Prof.Dr. Rolf. W. Günther (DE)
ECR President
1999
Prof.Dr. Roberto Passariello † (IT)
ECR President
1997
Prof.Dr. Hans G. Ringertz (SE)
ECR President
1995
Prof.Dr. Albert L. Baert (BE)
ECR President
1993
Prof.Dr. Albert L. Baert (BE)
ECR President
1991
Prof.Dr.Dr. Josef Lissner † (DE)
ECR President

EAR Presidents

2004-2007
Prof.Dr. Nicholas Gourtsoyiannis (GR)
2003-2004
Dr. Gerhard D. Hurley (IE)
2002-2003
Prof.Dr. Holger Pettersson † (SE)
2001-2002
Prof.Dr. Rolf. W. Günther (DE)
1999-2001
Prof.Dr. Roberto Passariello † (IT)
1997-1999
Prof.Dr. Hans G. Ringertz (SE)
1995-1997
Prof.Dr. Albert L. Baert (BE)
1993-1995
Prof.Dr. Ludovico Dalla Palma † (IT)
1991-1993
Prof. Guy Delorme † (Fr)

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. 

Check out our different membership options.

If you don’t find a fitting membership send us an email here.

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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.
③

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.
Apply now

The membership type best fitting for you will be selected automatically during the application process.

Footnotes:

01

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

02
Not all activities included
03
Examination based on the ESR European Training Curriculum (radiologists or radiology residents).
04
European Radiology, Insights into Imaging, European Radiology Experimental.