American Radium Society

Mission Statement

The objectives of The Society shall be to promote the study of cancer in all of its aspects; to encourage liaison among the various medical and surgical specialists and allied scientists concerned with the treatment of cancer; and to continue the scientific study of the treatment of patients with cancer or a history of cancer.

Who Joins the ARS?

The American Radium Society (ARS), a venerable institution and the oldest society devoted to the study and treatment of cancer, is a multidisciplinary organization with members from a number of specialized fi elds including:

• Radiation Oncologists
• Surgical Oncologists
• Gynecological Oncologists
• Medical Oncologists
• Allied Scientists
• Medical Physicists
• and others, spanning various fi elds of Oncology
  
  

CONTACT INFORMATION

The American Radium Society
11300 West Olympic Blvd, Suite 600, Los Angeles, CA 90064
PHONE: 310-437-0581 x126
FAX: 310-424-3398
EMAIL: membership@americanradiumsociety.org

APPLICATION PROCESS

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

4 Easy Steps for Active Membership Application

• Completion of the online application form
• Current CV
• Letter of recommendation from an Active or Senior member (sponsor form provided)
• $190 application fee and $275 annually thereafter

4 Easy Steps for Candidate Membership Application

• Completion of the application form
• Current CV
• Letter of recommendation supplied from the Program Director of the Residency/Fellowship program
• No application fee required

CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP

ACTIVE Membership

Active membership may be held by physicians and allied scientists:

• Physicians shall be graduates of recognized medical colleges. They shall have adequate formal training and ongoing practice in those branches of medicine and surgery that are closely allied in the management of cancer. They must be certified by a medical or surgical board that governs their area of specialty or have equal qualifications acceptable to the Membership and Credentials Committee. If there is an oncology board in their specialty, they must be certified by that subspecialty board or provide evidence of oncologic qualifications. They must have published in peer-reviewed journals or have made a single contribution to science, in keeping with the criteria of the Membership and Credentials Committee.
• Allied scientists shall be graduates of recognized graduate schools and have qualifications acceptable to the Executive Committee of this Society. They shall have adequate formal training, ongoing professional experience, and clinical or academic contributions in the oncologic sciences. They must have published in peer-reviewed journals or have made a single contribution to science, in keeping with the criteria of the Membership and Credentials Committee.

CANDIDATE Membership

Candidate membership may be held by physicians and allied scientists. These members will be non-voting members:

• Physicians shall be graduates of a recognized medical college and be enrolled in an oncology training program (surgical, radiation, medical, gynecologic)
• Allied scientists shall have corresponding qualifications.  They shall not yet be eligible for Active membership until completion of training and board certification as described for active membership. They shall be exempt from annual dues but shall pay for subscription to the official ARS Journal (if one is designated)and special assessments. They are not eligible to hold office or to serve on any standing committee. Their membership status shall exist until the candidate is selected for Active membership or until no more than two years have passed since board certification. Candidate membership shall be terminated three years from the completion of their training program, unless they have paid the dues as an Active member.

SENIOR Membership

Senior membership will be open, upon request, to an Active member in good standing who has reached 65 years of age and who has retired from the practice of their specialty. Senior Members pay no annual dues. Option to pay journal subscription for Senior members available

HONORARY Membership

Honorary membership may be conferred on distinguished individuals who have rendered valuable service in the fields of medical and allied sciences. They shall be exempt from annual dues but pay for subscription to the ARS official journal (if one is designated) and special assessments. Nominations for Honorary membership may be submitted by an Active member to the Secretary for consideration by the Membership and Credentials Committee and shall be approved by the Executive Committee. An Honorary Member is one who has made an exceptional contribution to the field of Oncology or to the Society.
Honorary members shall be exempt from the payment of dues. They are not entitled to vote or hold elective office. Honorary members will be exempt from annual dues.