May 31, 2023 - Gustavo Cardozo

CBR establishes international partnerships with ARRS and BIR

The Brazilian College of Radiology and Image Diagnosis (CBR) has established international partnerships with the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) and the British Institute of Radiology (BIR). CBR associates will be able to take advantage of the agreements signed between the entities, with the right to access articles in the area, courses and discounts.

Partnership with ARRS

Through this partnership, members will have access to free articles from the American Journal of Roentgenology – (AJR), provided by ARRS. In addition, some courses are also available for affiliates. The agreement between the institutions also provides for discounts for CBR members in active practice in Brazil, should they wish to join the ARRS.

Check out some of the articles from the American Journal of Roentgenology – (AJR) available:

  • Images of intimate partner violence from the AJR Special series on emergency radiology

Available in: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/full/10.2214/AJR.22.27973

  • Editorial comment: An Algorithm to Distinguish Between Hepatocellular Adenoma Subtypes on Gadoxetate Disodium Enhanced MRI
  • Association of absent or trace fluid in the maxillary sinus and inferior rectus muscle entrapment in patients with orbital floor fracture

Available Courses – New Global Education Courses

Gynecological and Obstetric Ultrasound – Learn various uterine anomalies and the effects on infertility. Review ultrasound of uterine/cervical masses with a focus on differentiating benign and malignant processes, features of adnexal masses, and O-RADS. To determine normal and abnormal sonographic findings in the first trimester of pregnancy and common predictors of pregnancy failure.

ARRS Membership Discount for Quite CBR Members

ARRS membership typeARRS Association Description
Resident MembersFree online membership for CBR members in: 1) a radiology residency training program or 2) a radiology training program
Quite MembersSignificant reduction in online membership rate for CBR practicing radiologists in Brazil

Partnership with BIR

The agreement signed between CBR and BIR also brings several benefits to members, such as:

50% discount on Membership value

Access to the BJR (British Journal of Radiology)

Reduced values for society events

Right to receive monthly newsletter.

You can consult these benefits and others by clicking here