Membership
Membership of the Society is open to Physicians, Scientists and other Professionals in Europe and outside Europe who have a prime interest in Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology.
Candidates for Membership shall apply via the ESGAR account. The Membership Committee reviews the applications. Candidates for Junior membership must provide a proof of training status together with application. Between General Assemblies, candidates for membership are provisionally accepted by the Membership Committee, and these candidates shall enjoy the same benefits as confirmed members, excepting the right to vote. Such provisional members are then ratified (or rejected in exceptional circumstances) at the next subsequent General Assembly.
Membership Benefits
Reduced fees for Annual Meetings (virtual & face to face)
Reduced fees for Workshops (virtual & face to face)
Exclusive right to participate in society sponsored activities
Free access to “European Radiology” on-line
Reduced subscription rate to "Abdominal Radiology"
Eligibility to participate in Guideline Working Groups
Eligibility to apply for EDGAR, the ESGAR Diploma
ESGAR e-Newsletter and Annual Report
Access to the ESGAR e-Education Portal
Educational and networking activities
Membership Categories
Active Members
Physicians, Scientists and other Professionals engaged in European practice (i.e. clinical practice and/or education and/or research) with a special interest in Abdominal and Gastrointestinal Radiology and related research areas.
Annual Membership Fee:
€ 150.00 as of 2023
Corresponding Members
Physicians, Scientists and other Professionals engaged in clinical practice (i.e. clinical practice and/or education and/or research) outside Europe and with a special interest in Abdominal and Gastrointestinal Radiology and related research areas residing outside Europe.
Annual Membership Fee:
€ 150.00 as of 2023
Junior Members
Residents (in Europe or residing outside Europe) can become junior members while training for specialisation in General Radiology and/or training for subspecialisation in Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology and/or Interventional Radiology and/or while training for other medical specialties.
Annual Membership Fee:
€ 75.00 as of 2023
Corporate Members
Corporations or other organisations, including commercial enterprises, interested in the activities and objectives of the society, contributing to the Society by funding. For further information please contact the ESGAR Office.
Membership Application Terms
All new membership applications have to be approved by the General Assembly. Please note, that the Membership payment is valid for the period of the ESGAR fiscal year which is the calendar year, from January the 1st to December the 31st.
ESGAR has 2 734 Members as of January 3, 2023.
Fellows
Fellows
Active members, for at least 3 years, who have made a significant contribution to Abdominal and Gastrointestinal Radiology and related research and education. A Fellow should be engaged in daily practice and/or teaching and/or research, predominantly in this field.
Corresponding Fellows
Corresponding Members for at least 3 years, (residing outside geographic Europe) who have made a significant contribution to Abdominal and Gastrointestinal Radiology and related research and education. A Corresponding Fellow should be engaged in clinical practice and/or education and/or research) predominantly in this field.
How to apply
Active members and corresponding members who have made a significant contribution to Abdominal and Gastrointestinal Radiology and related research and education may apply to be considered as a Fellow or Corresponding Fellow of the Society based on following pre-requisite:
- Valid ESGAR Membership for a minimum of three consecutive years in good standing
- Regular attendance at ESGAR Annual Meetings
- Active involvement in and contribution to the activities of the Society (i.e. faculty member at ESGAR Annual Meeting / Workshops / Member of Reviewing Panels)
- Support letter by another current fellow or Corresponding Fellow.
If you wish to become a fellow or corresponding fellow of ESGAR, please send your application together with the supporting documents by email to the Membership Committee Chairman, Dr. Damian Tolan. Applications have to be submitted by the end of the calendar year, to be first approved by the Executive Committee and then ratified at the ESGAR General Assembly during the Annual Meeting.