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DID YOU KNOW... |
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That the SMRT is
a section of the ISMRM who is considered the parent
organization?
The SMRT focuses on the needs of the technologists
and other professionals that perform the MRI scans
(these qualifications vary from country to country).
The SMRT has a growing number of people serving on
ISMRM Study Groups, Committees and Outreach
programs.
Local Chapters can offer on-line educational CE's to
its local chapter members. |
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UPCOMING SMRT EVENTS |
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You can become an SMRT member at any of the Regional
or Chapter meetings listed below
www.ismrm.org/smrt
02 August 2014
SMRT 2nd
Singapore Radiographers MRI Symposium
Singapore
05-07 September 2014
ISMRM/SMRT Workshop on Safety in MRI: Guidelines, Rationale & Challenges
Washington, DC, USA
27 September 2014
SMRT Chapter of Atlanta Annual Seminar
Atlanta, GA, USA
27 September 2014
SMRT Northwest Chapter Regional Educational Seminar
Kirkland, WA, USA
04 October 2014
SMRT Greater St. Louis Chapter Regional Educational
Seminar
O’Fallon, IL, USA
11 October 2014
3rd Annual Kentucky SMRT Chapter Educational Seminar
Covington, KY, USA
15–16 November 2014
9th Annual Meeting of the SMRT ANZ Chapter
Adelaide, Australia
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UPCOMING ISMRM EVENTS |
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More information on ISMRM Workshops can be found
here:
www.ismrm.org/meetings-workshops/future-ismrm-workshops/
11-14 July 2014
ISMRM Workshop on Motion Correction in MRI
Tromsø, Norway
05-07 September 2014
ISMRM/SMRT Workshop on Safety in MRI: Guidelines, Rationale & Challenges
Washington, DC, USA
06-09 November
2014
ISMRM Workshop on Magnetic Resonance in Cancer:
Challenges & Unmet Needs
Austin, TX, USA
12-15 February
2015
ISMRM Workshop on MRI in the Management of Breast
Disease: Past, Present & Future
San Francisco, CA, USA
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IMPORTANT SMRT DEADLINES |
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Monitor the
SMRT Website for annual meeting information,
upcoming regionals, sponsorship information,
job opportunities, etc.! |
HOME STUDIES
EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS |
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SMRT Anatomical Home Studies! (password required)
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SMRT Educational Seminar Home Study, VOL. 17, No.
2: “MRI of the Abdomen: Adrenal Glands and Biliary Tract” (password required)
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SMRT Video Home Studies, VOL.
7
(password required)
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SMRT
Focused Home Study, VOL. 4, No. 3:
“Shifting Imaging Targets in Multiple Sclerosis:
From Inflammation to Neurodegeneration” (password
required)
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Editor’s Letter |
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Julie
Strandt-Peay, BSM,R.T.(R)(MR), FSMRT
Signals Editor
"The offerings displayed in the Signals show the global extent
of the SMRT and those MR technologists and
radiographers who participate." |
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| Greetings!
This issue of the E-Signals brings you the
excitement and news that is the SMRT!...Read more… |
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Meet Your New SMRT President |
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Maureen N. Hood, Ph.D., R.N., R.T. (R) (MR)
FSMRT
SMRT President, 2014-2015
"The ideas we get from new members around the world are how we
are able to grow and deliver quality MR
education." |
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My first taste of
nuclear magnetic resonance came in 1982 during
organic chemistry class. The University of Puget
Sound, Washington, USA,...Read more… |
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Milan, Italy: An Annual Meeting to Remember |
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Rhonda
F.
Walcarius, B.Sc.(MRT)(R)(MR)
2014 Chair, Program Committee
“Also, as in past years, we have a great
selection of Clinical and Research proffered
papers to be presented by our colleagues
from around the globe.” |
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| The 23rd SMRT
Annual Meeting would not have been a success without
the wonderful support of our corporate sponsors....
Read more… |
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Education Committee Reports Quality Work presented
in Milan |
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Sheryl
Foster, MHSc. (MRI)
2014 Chair, Education Committee
“Every oral and poster presenter should take
pride in the fact that, by sharing their
work with their colleagues, they become part
of the educational process that is so
important to us all.” |
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| The success
of our 23rd Annual Meeting in Milan was due, in no
small part, to the wonderful array of abstract
submissions the Education Committee received from a
wide range of geographical locations...
Read more… |
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The SMRT Annual Business Meeting was held 10 May 2014 |
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Read more… |
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ISMRM/SMRT Joint Forum Draws Attendees with Trending
Topic |
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James J.
Stuppino, B.S., R.T. (R)(MR)
2014 Co-Chair, Joint Forum Committee |
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| The 2014
Joint Forum was organized by SMRT Executive Member,
James J. Stuppino B.S., R.T. (R)(MR); SMRT External
Liaison, Cindy Comeau R.T.(N)(MR), FSMRT and ISMRM
representative Christine Chung, M.D...
Read more… |
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The SMRT Recognizes Extraordinary Contributions with
Awards |
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Vera
Kimbrell, B.S., R.T.(R)(MR)
2014 Chair, Awards Committee
"Fulfilling the many jobs and duties that
the SMRT undertakes absorbs countless
volunteers and hours of time." |
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| Every year
the SMRT proudly honors individuals who have served
the society with extraordinary efforts and
accomplished outstanding tasks in support of our
mission...Read
more… |
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SMRT Participates in the United Kingdom Radiology
Congress |
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Muriel
Cockburn, DCR, BSc. Hons., FSMRT
"Although the numbers at the session were
small the feedback was very positive with a
real interest in SMRT." |
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| On Wednesday
the 11th of June the SMRT held their first
educational session at the United Kingdom Radiology
Congress (UKRC). This was an excellent opportunity
to showcase and share the value and services and
raise awareness of the SMRT in the United Kingdom...Read
more… |
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada Selected for 2015 Annual
Meeting |
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Chris
Kokkinos, B.App.Sc, PgCert,MRI
Chair, 2015 Program Committee
"This meeting will also provide the perfect
opportunity for you to connect and interact
with MR technologists and radiographers from
around the world." |
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| The 24th
Annual Meeting of the Section for Magnetic Resonance
Technologists (SMRT) has been officially announced,
and is being held in Toronto, Canada on the 30th and
31st of May, 2015...Read
more… |
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SMRT Announces Call for Nominations |
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Ben
Kennedy, B.App.Sc. (MIT) MMRT
2015 Chair, Awards and Nominations Committee
"This structure ensures excellent continuity
in the direction and leadership of the SMRT
and also provides an opportunity for
mentoring the role of President." |
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| On behalf of
the Nominating Committee, I invite members of the
SMRT to nominate individuals for membership of the
Policy Board (four positions) and for
President-Elect (one position). To become a part of
the SMRT Policy Board is an opportunity to engage
the international MRI community and actively
contribute to its direction in education and growing
its network…Read
more… |
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Musculoskeletal MRI is Newest Presentation in the
Home Study Series |
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Anne
Marie Sawyer, B.S., R.T. (R)(MR) FSMRT
Editor, SMRT Home Studies
"Quantitative MRI provides noninvasive
measures of cartilage degeneration at the
earliest stages of joint degeneration, which
is essential for efforts towards prevention
and early intervention of OA." |
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| We are
pleased to present the SMRT Educational Seminars,
Volume 17, Number 3: “Musculoskeletal MRI: Cartilage
and Ligaments.” (coming soon!)
This is the 65th accredited home study developed by
the SMRT, exclusively for SMRT members…Read
more… |
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E-Signals
is a publication by the International Society for
Magnetic Resonance in Medicine for the benefit of the
SMRT membership and those individuals and
organizations that support the educational programs
and professional advancement of the SMRT and its
members. This publication is the compilation of
the leadership of the SMRT and the contributions of the
staff in the ISMRM Central Office. |
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