FAQ

To become a member of the São Paulo Society of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging (SPR), you must click on the "Join Now" link at the top of the page, select the option "Physician" or "Non-Physician and Veterinary Doctor," then choose the appropriate membership category and complete the online form.

Brazilian Physician:
Full Member
Associate Member
Aspirant Member
Junior Member
Resident (R4 and R5)
Resident (R1, R2, and R3)
Partner
Partner Resident (R4 and R5)
Partner Resident (R1, R2, and R3)

Foreign Physician:
Correspondent Member
Correspondent Resident (R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5)
Partner Correspondent Member
Partner Correspondent Resident (R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5)

Non-Physician and Veterinary Doctor:
Partner Multiprofessional
Foreign Non-Physician and Veterinary Doctor:
Partner Multiprofessional Correspondent

The approval process may take up to 5 business days, after which the new member/affiliate will receive a confirmation.

Required documents vary by category/affiliate type. Check the appropriate page in your preferred language:
Documents for Physicians
Documents for Non-Physicians and Veterinary Doctors

Membership fees vary by category. Check the appropriate page in your preferred language:
Fees for Physicians
Fees for Non-Physicians and Veterinary Doctors

Membership fees (annual + enrollment) can be paid in up to 12 monthly installments without interest via credit card (for Brazilian members). For foreign members, payment must be made in full. Exchange rate fluctuations may affect the final amount.

Brazilian members/affiliates can pay in up to 12 monthly, interest-free installments via credit card. Payment is available through the SPR website under "Members Area > Annual Fee".

Foreign members/affiliates must pay in full via the SPR website in "Members Area > Annual Fee" (select language for the correct payment page). The fee may vary due to currency fluctuations.

The membership fee is annual and must be paid by March of the current year. Early payment is allowed starting in December of the previous year (e.g., December 2025 for the 2026 membership).

Each SPR event has its own registration deadlines. To ensure eligibility for the final pre-registration period (usually done online), you must become a member/affiliate at least 7 days before that period ends.

No. Once your membership is active and up to date, you can enjoy all SPR benefits with a single annual payment.

Active members/affiliates receive free pre-registration for JPR and the Feres Secaf Course and can participate in the Manoel de Abreu Club, Roentgen Club, and Study Groups at no cost. Other exclusive events have discounted registration fees.

Attention non-physicians (radiology techs, technologists, biomedical professionals, etc.): Courses with medical content are not open to non-physicians per article 1 of Brazilian Federal Medical Council Resolution No. 1.718/2004. Please check the program of each course or event carefully.

Payments are accepted until March of the corresponding year. After this deadline, accounts are marked as inactive, and benefits are suspended. To restore your status, click on "Annual Fee" or contact [email protected].

Click on the "Update Registration" option in the Members Area.

Cancellations are not automatic. Members/affiliates must send an email to [email protected] requesting cancellation. Cancellation is not tied to non-payment of the annual fee.

Yes, you can request cancellation and a full refund within 7 calendar days of payment, in accordance with Article 49 of the Brazilian Consumer Defense Code (CDC). Requests made after this period will not be refunded.