Colegio Interamericano de Radiología

What Colegio Interamericano de Radiología does

Colegio Interamericano de Radiología (CIR) is a non-profit professional association founded in 1943 at the First Inter-American Congress of Radiology in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and headquartered in Mexico City. CIR functions as the umbrella organization for national radiology societies across the Americas and Ibero-America, covering at least 12 countries (Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Spain, and Portugal). Its mission is to elevate the medical, technical, scientific, and human quality of radiological practice by uniting specialists through their national associations. Governance is exercised through a General Assembly of national society representatives that meets biennially, with elected leadership rotating every two years (current President: Dr. Claudio Bonini; President-elect for 2026–2028: Dr. Ángel Gayete). The organization operates with a small staff of 8 employees.

CIR's product surface spans publications, education, and events delivered through a web-based platform (webcir.org) and a dedicated Continuing Medical Education LMS (emc.webcir.org). Core products include the NotiCIR monthly electronic bulletin (205+ editions since 2010, published in Spanish, English, and Portuguese), the CIR Virtual Journal of Radiology (17 volumes aggregating publications from 11 country member societies), an "Advances in Diagnostic Imaging" book collection co-published with JOURNAL Editions, the ELAR (Escuela Latinoamericana de Radiología) scholarship program, the SIRCAI/DIAR Ibero-American Diploma of Excellence in Radiology (now in its 7th edition), 59+ on-demand webinars, and the biennial Inter-American Congress of Radiology (XXXIII edition scheduled for June 4–6, 2026 in Córdoba, Argentina). The 2026 launch of a virtual CME program on Lung Cancer, endorsed by Universidad de la Empresa (UDE) and Universidad de la República Uruguay, marks a shift toward accredited, scalable online learning.

CIR operates a freemium monetization model: membership registration is free, while revenue is generated from congress and course registration fees, publication sales, CME fees, and sponsorship partnerships with medical imaging vendors (Konica Minolta, Bayer, Siemens Healthineers, Neusoft Medical, United Imaging). Strategic alliances include RSNA, the European Society of Radiology (ESR), ALASBIMN (Latin American Society of Nuclear Medicine), JOURNAL Editions, and event-management partner Servimed. CIR is recognized externally through SERAM Gold Medals (2024 to Dr. Ros; 2026 to Dr. Gayete) and RSNA honorary memberships (Dr. Matute), reinforcing its standing within the global radiology community.

Name

Colegio Interamericano de Radiología

Legal name

Colegio Interamericano de Radiología

Website

https://webcir.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1943

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Colegio Interamericano de Radiología (CIR) is a non-profit professional association founded in 1943, headquartered in Mexico City, that unites national radiology societies across 12 countries in the Americas and Ibero-America. It delivers publications (NotiCIR bulletin, Virtual Journal, book series), education programs (ELAR scholarships, DIAR diploma, webinars, CME), and the biennial Inter-American Congress of Radiology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Professional Association Services

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Online/Distance Education Quality & Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAK)

Keywords

• Radiology professional association
• Medical imaging education
• Continuing medical education
• Radiology publications
• Professional fellowships

Headquarters

HQ city

Ciudad de México

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Services: CIR provides free membership registration enabling access to educational content, publications, webinars, and fellowship programs. The non-profit organization is funded through congress registrations, course fees, and sponsorship partnerships with medical technology companies.
2. Congress and Course Registrations: Revenue generated through registration fees for Inter-American Congresses, Current Affairs Courses, Scientific Conferences, and continuing medical education programs. Some events offer courtesy international registrations for CIR members from other countries.
3. Publication Sales: Sale of the 'Advances in Diagnostic Imaging' book collection published in partnership with JOURNAL Editions. The collection covers specialty topics including Thorax, Abdomen, Pediatric Emergencies, Digestive Tract, Oncology, Spine, Head and Neck, Retroperitoneum and Pancreas, Doppler, Pediatric Ultrasound, Breast, Neuroradiology, Musculoskeletal, Liver, and other radiology subspecialties.

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Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Colegio Interamericano de Radiología (CIR) is a non-profit professional membership organization that delivers continuing medical education, scientific publications, fellowship programs, and biennial congresses to radiology professionals across Latin America and Ibero-American countries. Its core offerings include the NotiCIR monthly bulletin, the CIR Virtual Journal of Radiology aggregating 11 country publications, the "Advances in Diagnostic Imaging" book series, the ELAR scholarship program, the DIAR/SIRCAI Ibero-American Diploma of Excellence in Radiology, webinars, the Inter-American Congress of Radiology, and accredited virtual CME courses.

Product overview

Colegio Interamericano de Radiología (CIR) is a non-profit professional organization that serves as a unifying body for Ibero-American national radiology societies. The organization operates a multi-faceted educational platform comprising publications (NotiCIR monthly bulletin, Virtual Radiology Magazine, and a Book Collection), online education (ELAR scholarships, DIAR/SIRCAI diplomas, webinars, CME courses), events (biennial Inter-American Congresses, annual Current Affairs Courses, Scientific Conferences), and historical archives (History Corner). These products collectively serve to advance radiological excellence, promote continuing education, and preserve the history of radiology across Latin America and beyond.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ELAR: Educational program aimed at improving the level of radiological practice in Latin America through high quality educational opportunities.
• SIRCAI
• NotiCIR
• CIR Virtual Journal of Radiology
• NotiCIR Bulletin
• CIR EMC (Educación Médica Continua)

Products and services

• NotiCIR Bulletin Monthly electronic newsletter delivering the latest news, events, featured articles, history corner pieces, and educational content on radiology to CIR members and the broader radiology community. Published in Spanish, English, and Portuguese.
• CIR Virtual Journal of Radiology (Revista Virtual de Radiología) Online peer-reviewed journal featuring radiology articles aggregated from national society publications across 11 participating countries including Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Mexico, Spain, Portugal, Ecuador, and Uruguay. Provides centralized access to regional radiology research.
• Advances in Diagnostic Imaging Book Collection (Colección de Libros) Series of radiology textbooks titled "Advances in Diagnostic Imaging" covering specialties including Chest, Abdomen, Pediatric Emergencies, Digestive Tract, Oncology, Spine, Head and Neck, Retroperitoneum and Pancreas, Doppler, Pediatric Ultrasound, Breast, Neuroradiology, Musculoskeletal, and Liver. Published in partnership with JOURNAL Editions.
• ELAR Scholarship Program (Escuela Latinoamericana de Radiología) Fellowship program administered by ELAR (Escuela Latinoamericana de Radiología) to improve the level of radiological practice in Latin America through high-quality educational opportunities for the next generation of radiology professionals. Approximately 8 fellows per scholarship cycle. Applications open for 2026-2027.
• DIAR/SIRCAI - Ibero-American Diploma of Excellence in Radiology Ibero-American Diploma program offered through SIRCAI, currently in its 7th edition, recognizing excellence in radiology practice among Ibero-American radiology professionals.
• CIR Webinars Virtual scientific presentations covering topics such as VI-RADS updates, vascular imaging, leadership in radiology, AI risks in radiology, authorship practices, and various radiology subspecialties. 59+ webinars delivered with multilingual support (Spanish, English, Portuguese), accessible live and on-demand via the CIR website and YouTube channel.
• Inter-American Congress of Radiology Biennial international congress bringing together radiologists from across the Americas and beyond. The XXXIII edition (CIR-FAARDIT-SORDIC 2026) is scheduled for June 4-6, 2026 in Córdoba, Argentina. The XXXII edition was held June 26-28, 2024 in San José, Costa Rica. Congresses include scientific sessions, networking, and serve as Electoral General Assemblies for governance.
• Course on Current Affairs (Curso de Actualidades) Annual continuing education course covering comprehensive imaging in oncology with modules on Abdomen, Chest, Neuro, Pediatrics, Breast, Musculoskeletal, Transversal, and PET-CT. The VII edition was held in 2025.
• Continuing Medical Education (EMC) Virtual Courses Virtual CME program endorsed by Universidad de la Empresa (UDE) and Universidad de la República Uruguay. The first course launched is dedicated to Lung Cancer, with planned expansion to additional topics.
• Visiting Professors Program Program bringing international radiology experts to conduct in-person educational sessions, lectures, and knowledge exchange across member countries in Latin America.
• Scientific Conferences (Jornadas) Regional scientific conferences including the Southern Cone (Cono Sur) conference series, bringing together radiologists for scientific exchange at the regional level.

Quantifiable outcome

• ELAR fellowship program supports next generation of radiology professionals in Latin America with high-quality educational opportunities
• +2 more outcomes

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ALASBIMN (Latin American Society of Nuclear Medicine)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerALASBIMN is a collaborating partner whose main purpose is to promote the development of nuclear medicine in the Latin American region, creating spaces for exchange and learning. The partnership enables cross-specialty collaboration between radiology and nuclear medicine professionals.
• Universidad de la Empresa (UDE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUDE is an academic partner endorsing CIR's Continuing Medical Education programs, including the Lung Cancer CME course. The partnership provides academic accreditation for CIR educational offerings.
• Universidad de la República UruguaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUruguay's public university partners with CIR to endorse Continuing Medical Education programs, providing academic credibility and accreditation for CIR's virtual course offerings.
• Konica MinoltaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnology sponsor featuring content on Dynamic Digital Radiography (DDR) technology through CIR publications and webinars. Konica Minolta supports CIR educational content on advanced imaging technologies.
• BayerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare sponsor featuring content on medical imaging innovations including power injectors for CT/MRI, highlighted in NotiCIR bulletins and educational materials.
• Siemens HealthineersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedical technology sponsor featured in CIR publications and NotiCIR bulletins, supporting the radiology community through educational content partnerships.
• Neusoft MedicalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedical imaging technology sponsor featured in CIR communications and publications.
• United ImagingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedical imaging sponsor featured in NotiCIR bulletins and CIR communications.
• JOURNAL EditionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublishing partner for the 'Advances in Diagnostic Imaging' book series, the official publication of CIR. Handles electronic orders and distribution of CIR's book collection covering all radiology specialties.
• ServimedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEvent management partner handling registration and logistics for CIR congresses and courses, including the VII Current Affairs Course CIR 2025 and previous Inter-American Congresses.
• Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRSNA is a key international partner, with CIR featuring RSNA educational resources, conference information, and receiving recognition through RSNA honorary memberships for CIR members.
• European Society of Radiology (ESR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESR is a strategic partner with CIR featuring ECR congress information, ESR Modern Radiology eBook, and ESOR courses in NotiCIR bulletins. Collaboration supports European-Latin American radiology exchange.
• National Radiology Societies (Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Mexico, Spain, Portugal, Ecuador, Uruguay)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIR is composed of national scientific groupings of radiology from American continent and Ibero-American countries. These societies collaborate through the Virtual Journal of Radiology and various CIR programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

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Direct peers

• Sociedad Española de Radiología Médica (SERAM): SERAM is the national radiology society of Spain and an Ibero-American affiliate of CIR. It awards the SERAM Gold Medal (received by CIR leadership in 2024 and 2026) and operates a parallel congress and educational program in Spanish, making it the most directly comparable peer in scope, language, and member base.
• Federación Argentina de Asociaciones de Radiología, Diagnóstico por Imágenes y Terapia Radiante (FAARDIT): FAARDIT is the federation of Argentine radiology associations and is co-hosting the CIR-FAARDIT-SORDIC 2026 Congress in Córdoba. As a national federation that runs its own congress and CME activities, FAARDIT is both a CIR member society and a direct operational peer in congress and education delivery.
• International Society of Radiology (ISR): ISR is a global radiology federation connecting national radiological societies worldwide. It is the closest functional analog to CIR at the global level — both serve as umbrella organizations linking national member societies and coordinating international congresses and educational exchange.

Regional players

• Sociedad Latinoamericana de Radiología (SLAR): SLAR is a Latin American radiology society that overlaps significantly with CIR's geographic footprint and member base. While CIR focuses on Ibero-American and pan-American societies, SLAR is more narrowly Latin American, creating direct competition for members, congresses, and CME programs in the same region.
• Sociedad Ibero Latinoamericana de Radiología (SILAR): SILAR is an Ibero-Latin American radiology society focused on continuing education, congresses, and scientific publications across the same linguistic and geographic region as CIR. It directly competes for Spanish-speaking radiology professionals and event sponsorship in Latin America.
• Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR): RANZCR is the leading radiology college in Australia and New Zealand, providing specialty training, CME, and certification. While geographically distant, it is structurally similar to CIR in operating a credentialed fellowship-style training pathway and continuing education programs for radiologists.

Broad incumbents

• American College of Radiology (ACR): ACR is a U.S. radiology professional society offering accreditation, CME, practice standards, and the ACR Appropriateness Criteria. CIR explicitly references ACR translations on its website, and ACR's accreditation/standards function directly parallels CIR's DIAR diploma and ELAR fellowship.
• European Society of Radiology (ESR): ESR is the umbrella society for European radiology, organizing the ECR congress and publishing European Radiology. It is a mutual partner with CIR, with overlapping Iberian members (Spain, Portugal), and directly comparable in its CME, congress, and publication offerings — though at much larger scale.
• Radiological Society of North America (RSNA): RSNA is the largest global radiology professional society, offering annual congresses, peer-reviewed journals (Radiology, Radiographics — both featured in CIR's Virtual Journal), and educational programming. It is a core strategic partner of CIR and the dominant incumbent whose scale CIR operates against in the Latin American market.

Others

• ALASBIMN (Latin American Society of Nuclear Medicine): ALASBIMN is a strategic partner of CIR promoting nuclear medicine in Latin America. It is not a direct competitor but a cross-specialty adjacent organization that shares the same member ecosystem and frequently co-hosts educational content and congress activities with CIR.

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