A series of bodies has represented practitioners of radiological medicine in the UK, starting in 1897 with the foundation of the Roentgen Society (named for the physicist Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen).

In 1935, The Society of Radiotherapists of Great Britain and Ireland was set up for doctors specializing in the treatment of cancers using X-rays and radium.

During their ST3 training year they are expected to pass the Final FRCR Part A examination and must complete this before progressing to ST4.

The First FRCR examination expects candidates to have gained a knowledge of the physical principles that underpin diagnostic medical imaging and of the anatomy needed to perform and interpret radiological studies.

[6] The Final FRCR Part A examination comprises the single best of answers, split into two separate papers for the purposes of delivery.

Each paper contains 120 questions and examining candidates on all aspects of clinical radiology and the basic sciences of physics, anatomy and techniques.

Central Nervous and Head & Neck During the ST4 training, the specialty trainees are expected to complete the Final FRCR Part B.

[8] The extensive examination provided by the RCR ensures the high quality and standard of radiology consultants.