ARIN is the umbrella body for all Radiologists and Radiotherapists in Nigeria. Radiologists are medical doctors who have gone further to specialise in an aspect of Medicine that uses various imaging modalities to make diagnosis of diseases. The post graduate medical doctor who specialises in Radiology is known as a Consultant Radiologist.
From the President
On behalf of the Association of Radiologists in Nigeria (ARIN), the umbrella body for all Radiologists and Radiologists-in-training practicing and training in Nigeria, I welcome you all.
The Consultant Radiologist having had sound medical background with comprehensive post graduate training is certified and entrusted with the responsibility of directing image acquisition, interpretation of the images and making accurate diagnosis in the effective treatment of patients.
In line of his/her work, the Consultant Radiologist has other health workers/professionals that assist in various forms or the other to produce the images.Some of the health professionals are: Radiographers, Radiology Nurses, Darkroom Technicians, Records staff etc.
(b.) To promote the professional development of radiology and radiotherapy specialty and other allied services and specialty.
(c.) To promote the development of science and assist in scientific research work relating to all fields pertaining to radiology and Radiotherapy and to cooperate in research for new knowledge in this fields.
(d.) To consider and regularly review national health issues pertaining to radiology and radiotherapy services and advise government appropriately.
(e.) To advise on and regulate radiology and radiotherapy services in the various health institution in Nigeria as well recommend policies to appropriate institution and bodies as may be determined from time to time
(f.) To promote the welfare of the members of the association in Nigeria
(g.) To uphold the ethics of radiology and radiotherapy practices in Nigeria at all times.
(h.) to cooperate with organizations which have similar aims and objectives.
(i.) To develop and improve the exchange of information and ideas and to contribute to the improvement of teaching standards, as well as promote international cooperation and facilitate relationships between related and affiliated bodies of radiology and radiotherapy professions.
(j.) to present members at scientific research, conferences and symposia, legal, constitutional and allied matters related to practice of radiology and radiotherapy.
(k.) to organize or assist in organization of international seminars, international congresses, workshops and allied matters related to radiology and radiotherapy professions.
(l.) To prepare, publish or assist in publication of journals, magazines, workshops and allied matters pamphlets books or memorandum etc. that may be considered useful to radiology or radiotherapy professionals.
(M.) to foster the initiation and development of all activities aiming at the attainment of a high standard of practice of the radiology and radiotherapy profession in Nigeria as well as welfare of members.