American Radium Society

What American Radium Society does

The American Radium Society (ARS) is a nonprofit professional medical society founded in 1916 and headquartered in Mount Royal, New Jersey. It is the oldest society devoted to the study and treatment of cancer, and its membership is multidisciplinary, comprising radiation oncologists, surgical oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, and medical oncologists, along with allied scientists, trainees, and associate clinicians. The society operates with a small staff of 1-10 employees and is governed by an elected Executive Committee and a network of standing committees.

The society's core products are content and community assets rather than technology. They include the American Journal of Clinical Oncology (AJCO), published in partnership with Wolters Kluwer; the annual scientific meeting (109th edition scheduled for 2026); a webinar series; twelve-panel Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) clinical guideline documents; the ROCKET task force for early-career oncologists; and a portfolio of awards and fellowships including the Gold Medal, the Janeway Lecture (since 1933), and the FARS credential. The society's technology footprint is limited to YourMembership.com association management software, BluePay payment processing, and Google Analytics — there is no proprietary technology product.

ARS generates revenue through a mix of membership dues (Active $360/year, Candidate and Associate $60, Corporate Partnership $40,000), annual meeting registration and exhibit fees, a tiered donation program (Friends of the ARS, from Bronze $1,000 to Diamond $50,000), and journal licensing. Go-to-market is community-led: members are recruited and retained through annual meetings, webinars, AUC committee participation, awards, and the FARS credential program, with sponsor and industry engagement handled through the Industry Relations Chair.

Name

American Radium Society

Legal name

American Radium Society Inc

Website

https://americanradiumsociety.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1916

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The American Radium Society is a nonprofit professional medical society founded in 1916, serving multidisciplinary oncologists through the AJCO journal, annual meetings, AUC clinical guidelines, and the FARS fellowship program.

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Product category

Professional Medical Society / Oncology Membership Organization

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAKAFAC

Radiation Oncology

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Hematology & Oncology

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Medical Oncology

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Hematology & Oncology

Keywords

• Professional medical society
• Oncology continuing education
• Cancer treatment guidelines
• Multidisciplinary oncology membership
• Clinical oncology research

Headquarters

HQ city

Mount Royal

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Primary revenue stream from annual membership dues across multiple membership classes including Active ($360/year), Candidate ($60), Associate ($60), and Corporate Partnership ($40,000).
2. Annual Meeting Registration: Revenue from meeting registration fees with discounted rates for members. The 109th Annual Meeting represents ongoing event revenue.
3. Friends of the ARS Donations: Tax-deductible donations at various tiers (Diamond $50,000, Platinum $25,000, Ruby $15,000, Emerald $10,000, Gold $5,000, Silver $2,500, Bronze $1,000) supporting initiatives for emerging professionals.
4. Corporate Sponsorships and Exhibits: Revenue from industry partners sponsoring and exhibiting at annual meetings. Platinum, Silver, Bronze level sponsorships and exhibit booth fees from companies like Varian, Elekta, ViewRay.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The American Radium Society operates as a professional medical society delivering tiered membership programs, an annual scientific meeting, continuing education webinars, and the peer-reviewed American Journal of Clinical Oncology. It also develops and disseminates evidence-based Appropriate Use Criteria clinical guidelines across 12 oncology specialty areas and administers recognition programs including the FARS credential and Gold Medal Award.

Product overview

The American Radium Society operates as a professional medical society offering a portfolio of membership-based products and services centered on multidisciplinary cancer care. The core offerings include the American Journal of Clinical Oncology (AJCO), the Annual Meeting conference series, ARS Webinars for continuing education, and Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) clinical guidance documents. Supporting programs include the ROCKET Task Force for trainee development, recognition programs (Gold Medal Award, FARS credential, Janeway Lecture, ECOA awards, James D. Cox Award), and tiered membership with benefits including journal access and meeting discounts.

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Products and services

• Membership Programs Tiered annual membership structure including Active ($360/year, with 2-year $690 and 3-year $1,020 options), Candidate ($60), Medical Student (Free), Associate ($60), Senior (Free, age 65+), and Honorary categories. Members receive AJCO journal subscription, discounted Annual Meeting registration, AUC document access, committee eligibility, and eligibility for the FARS credential after 15 consecutive years. Membership is on a calendar-year basis.
• Annual Meeting Annual scientific conference bringing together radiation oncologists, surgical oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, and medical oncologists for research presentations, CME-accredited educational sessions, the Janeway Lecture, award ceremonies, industry exhibits, and networking. Discounted registration rates for ARS members.
• ARS Webinars Virtual educational webinars hosted by AUC committees covering specialized oncology topics such as Locoregional Gastric Adenocarcinoma and Treatment of Locoregionally Recurrent Rectal Cancer. Webinars provide continuing education with CME credit potential and access to recorded content for members.
• American Journal of Clinical Oncology (AJCO) The official peer-reviewed clinical oncology journal of ARS, published by Wolters Kluwer/LWW. Included with Active membership subscription; senior and honorary members may elect to pay a separate journal subscription fee. Publishes clinical oncology research and updates for the multidisciplinary oncology community.
• Corporate Partnership Program Annual partnership at $40,000 for medical device, pharmaceutical, and healthcare technology companies seeking access to ARS member experts. Includes 1 Advisory Session with ARS member experts (virtual or at Annual Meeting), 2 ARS Associate Memberships, featured Partner recognition on the ARS website, recognition in 3 ARS communications throughout the year, and a $500 discount on Annual Meeting exclusive marketing opportunities. Past sponsors include Varian, Elekta, and ViewRay.
• Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) Documents Evidence-based clinical guidance documents developed by 12 specialty AUC committees covering Brain, Breast, Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, Gynecology, Head & Neck, Lymphoma, Non-Malignant Disease, Palliation and Symptom Management, Thoracic, and Unsealed Sources. Documents are accessible to members through the website and are developed using a documented methodology, with legacy documents retained for historical reference.
• Friends of the ARS Donation Program Tax-deductible donation program supporting initiatives for emerging professionals, with tiered giving levels: Diamond ($50,000), Platinum ($25,000), Ruby ($15,000), Emerald ($10,000), Gold ($5,000), Silver ($2,500), and Bronze ($1,000). Donations by check mailed to the Wilmington, Delaware office.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• YourMembership.comcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1998YourMembership.com has been a global provider of online community software, membership software, and association management software since 1998. They power the ARS website with features including private member-facing online community, website, membership management, member invoicing/dues system, email marketing, and event management.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Radiological Society of North America (RSNA): Large international radiology society operating one of the world's largest medical meetings (RSNA Annual Meeting) and publishing Radiology. Adjacent to ARS in radiology/oncology imaging community with overlapping medtech sponsorships.
• American College of Radiology (ACR): U.S. radiology professional society with imaging-focused practice guidelines (ACR Appropriateness Criteria) and accreditation programs. Adjacent peer that produces competing "appropriate use" guidance overlapping with ARS's AUC panels in radiation oncology indications.

Direct peers

• American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO): U.S. radiation oncology specialty society with an annual meeting, the Red Journal (International Journal of Radiation Oncology), and clinical guidelines. Most direct competitor to ARS for radiation oncologist members and corporate sponsorships from medtech vendors.
• American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO): Largest U.S. professional oncology society serving medical oncologists and the broader oncology community with annual meetings, journals (JCO), and clinical guidelines. Directly competes with ARS for medical oncology member engagement and multidisciplinary oncologist mindshare.
• Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO): U.S. specialty society for gynecologic oncologists offering annual meetings, clinical guidelines, and member education. Directly overlaps with ARS's gynecologic oncology membership segment and AUC panels.
• Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO): U.S. surgical oncology professional society with annual meetings and multidisciplinary programming. Competes with ARS for surgical oncologist members and corporate partnership dollars in oncology devices and pharma.
• European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO): European radiation oncology society with annual congress, guidelines, and member education. Comparable peer to ARS in radiation oncology content and meeting programming, serving a non-U.S. member base.

Broad incumbents

• National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN): Alliance of leading U.S. cancer centers producing widely adopted NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology. Competes with ARS's AUC library as a clinical-decision guidance authority for oncology practitioners.
• American Association for Cancer Research (AACR): Largest U.S. cancer research society with annual meeting, journals (Cancer Research, Clinical Cancer Research), and scientific programming. Overlaps with ARS in multidisciplinary oncology research and member base, though broader in scope.

Emerging players

• International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC): Global specialty society focused on thoracic/lung cancer with multidisciplinary membership. Comparable in niche oncology focus and meets through an Annual Meeting; competes with ARS's Thoracic AUC panel content for thoracic oncology practitioners.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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