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

## TL;DR

A survey of European radiology societies shows that subspecialisation in radiology is recognized in some countries but not others, with many wanting future recognition.

## Contribution

This paper provides updated data on the recognition of radiology subspecialties across European countries through a follow-up survey.

## Key findings

- Radiology subspecialties are recognized in 25 out of 37 responding European countries.
- 12 countries do not recognize subspecialties, but 9 of them desire future recognition.
- The number of recognized subspecialties varies widely, from 0 to 12, with no country recognizing all 13.

## Abstract

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.