The WNRS is the only regional society serving the needs of over 300 neuroradiologists/radiologists in the western and mid-western United States, western Canada, and Mexico who are involved in Neuroimaging, Neurointervention and the related Neurosciences. Members of the WNRS receive…
Membership Benefits
Membership Categories
Senior
…shall be a radiologist certified by the American Board of Radiology, The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, The American Osteopathic College of Radiology, or other Board or Tribunal which, in the judgement of the Executive Committee, is of equivalent rank, and have completed by July 1 following the first annual meeting after becoming a member, one of the following:
Additional Requirements
1. Two years of fellowship training under the supervision of a WNRS Senior member, an ASNR Senior member, or a neuroradiologist possessing a Subspecialty Certification in Neuroradiology (formerly CAQ) in an institution with an approved radiology residency program.
2. One year of formal fellowship training in neuroradiology and a second year of experience primarily in neuroradiology, and/or subspecialized area of neuroradiology under the supervision of a WNRS Senior member, an ASNR Senior member, or a neuroradiologist possessing a Subspecialty Certification in Neuroradiology (formerly CAQ) in an institution with an approved radiology residency program.
3. One year of formal fellowship training in neuroradiology under the supervision of a WNRS Senior member, an ASNR Senior member, a neuroradiologist possessing a Subspecialty Certification in Neuroradiology (formerly CAQ) in an institution with an approved radiology residency program and three years of subsequent radiology practice during which 50% of the practice time is documented in neuroradiology.
4. Subspecialty Certification in Neuroradiology (formerly CAQ) and four years of subsequent radiology practice during which 50%of the practice time is documented in neuroradiology.
5. The Membership Committee and Executive Committee will consider those applicants with equivalent training and experience who trained outside the United States.
Applicants for Senior membership shall be engaged in active practice of neuroradiology and/or a subspecialty of neuroradiology within the defined geographic boundaries of the Society, devoting at least 50% of the practice time (exclusive of administrative duties) to neuroradiology.
Associate
…shall be other radiologists, or other physicians or scientists, with an acknowledged interest in, or who have made outstanding contributions to neuroradiology, or are located outside the defined geographic boundaries of the Society.
Corresponding
…shall be WNRS Senior members in good standing who no longer practice within the defined geographic limits of the Society. They shall have the rights and responsibilities of WNRS Senior members, except for voting, holding office and serving on committees. Likewise, former WNRS Senior members may apply for Corresponding membership, if they have moved out of the defined geographic boundaries of the Society.
Member-in-Training
…shall be individuals who are currently participating in a full-time ACCME-accredited neuroradiology training program.
Dues
Senior Member: $ 150
Associate Member: $ 150
Corresponding Member: $ 150
Member-in-Training: $ 0
Application Fee: $75 (excluding in-Training)
Note: Dues are prorated for members joining from April-June to $112 and from July-September to $75. New members joining in October-December pay the full fee but membership extends through the end of the following year.