Subspecialisation recognition in European Radiology-follow-up survey by the Accreditation Council in Imaging and European Society of Radiology National Societies Committee.

OBJECTIVES

To assess the status of radiology subspecialisation recognition across Europe, targeting European Society of Radiology (ESR) National Societies.

METHODS

A questionnaire was distributed to members of the ESR National Societies Committee regarding the recognition of radiology subspecialties in their respective countries.

RESULTS

Responses were received from 37 out of 47 countries (78%). Radiology subspecialties are recognised in 25 countries, whereas in 12 countries, they are not. Among 12 countries without recognised subspecialisations, 9 expressed a desire for future recognition. There are large variations between countries regarding the number of officially recognised subspecialities, ranging from 0 to 12.

CONCLUSION

Based on responses from ESR National Societies Committee members, radiology subspecialties are recognised in 25 countries, while 12 countries do not have formal recognition. The majority of countries without recognised subspecialisations express interest in having them acknowledged in the future.

CRITICAL RELEVANCE STATEMENT: This follow-up survey among ESR National Societies presents the recognition status of radiology subspecialisations in Europe. Among the 37 responding countries, there are significant variations in the number of officially recognised subspecialties, ranging from 0 to 12.

KEY POINTS: Among the 37 ESR National Societies responding countries, between 0 and 12 out of 13 radiology subspecialties are recognised. No country recognises all subspecialties. The majority of countries without recognised subspecialisations would like them to be acknowledged.