Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy

📣 Share your view on genomic medicine in Radiation Oncology! The University of Melbourne and VCCC Alliance are investigating the current Australian Radiation Oncology Workforce experiences with genomic medicine. Your views, even if you are unfamiliar with the topic, are valuable. This 15 min survey will help shape future practices and education in this field. (Ethics ref #:2024-29861-59258-5) 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gRiMVhDr

ASMIRT/NZIMRT 2025 Conference: Register Now & Secure Your Accommodation in Adelaide! We've negotiated special room rates for delegates and speakers. Room numbers are limited, so get in early! Visit the conference site for details 👇 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gtBd_EpX

200,000 Australians have a pacemaker or cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED). They are generally required to be set to MRI mode by a cardiologist or qualified technician prior to a scan. Some medical device companies are currently suggesting that radiographers independently set patients’ pacemakers. 👉 ASMIRT just released a new position paper “MRI Scanning and MR-Conditional Pacemakers”, which definitively says that altering a patient’s CIED is outside the scope of practice for medical radiation practitioners (MRPs) in Australia. Without significant education, credentialling and other supports, ASMIRT does not currently support altering a patient’s CIED. 🔗 Read More: https://lnkd.in/gPCJGW_e

🆕 Update to MBS for radiation oncology ASMIRT is happy to see an update to the Medicare Benefits Schedule items for radiation oncology services. To be implemented as of 1 November 2024, the changes reduce limitations on the use of a range of item numbers, which is good for patients and the profession. We particularly wish to thank Rachel Kearvell, our SA Board Director for her leadership on this project on behalf of ASMIRT and the profession. 🔗 See More: https://lnkd.in/gbR79X4f

ASMIRT/NZIMRT 2025: Registrations NOW OPEN! Save $150 with Early Bird registration until 18 Dec 2024! With an incredible program of workshops and abstracts, this will be the biggest joint conference yet. Don’t miss out, secure your spot today! 👇 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g_NqM4Kc We look forward to seeing you in #Adelaide! Adelaide Convention Centre

💻 JMRS: October 2024 Virtual Issue Available Online Now Five international journals have collaborated on a virtual issue of the Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences that focuses on the integration of MRI into radiation therapy. The issue includes the commissioning and protocol implementation for the safe and effective use of MRI for treatment planning and MRI-guided radiation therapy. It also delves into the future of MRI in RT and the potential it has to improve and personalise patient treatment. Collectively these prestigious journals achieve more than 5.5 million full text downloads per year. Read Now: https://ow.ly/F36550TNew4

🏅 Nominations are now open for the 2024 Varian Award! This award sponsored by Varian, recognises a radiation therapist who has made a significant contribution to the field of radiation therapy. See More: asmirt.org/awards/

👋 Share your thoughts on ASMIRT CPD & Events ASMIRT is committed to supporting medical radiation practitioners (MRPs) in maintaining professionalism and meeting mandatory continuing professional development (CPD) requirements through a range of educational events and programs. In 2018, we surveyed over 1,000 ASMIRT members, which gave us valuable insights into both our CPD offerings and MRPs' opinions on CPD (read the full article here). We’re now conducting a follow-up survey to see if opinions and satisfaction with our CPD events have changed. Your feedback is essential in helping us enhance our offerings to better meet your needs. By completing the survey, you'll also have the chance to enter a draw to win a registration to the ASMIRT/NZIMRT 2025 Conference in Adelaide, valued at up to $1,500 (not redeemable for cash). Survey closes 11:59pm (AWST) Friday 22 November 2024. 📩 If you are a current ASMIRT financial voting members, check your email (including your junk/spam) and have your say!

🎗️ JMRS Features as part of the Wiley Breast Cancer Awareness Collection. As part of a group of 38 international journals, JMRS is featured in a Wiley collection of articles that present novel findings that cover a spectrum of breast cancer topics. The collection is in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month which runs through October. JMRS has five articles published as part of this prestigious grouping. The collection can be viewed here: https://ow.ly/TrnI50TKq7H #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

⏳ Only 10 days left to order your NRRTW celebration pack! Join us in celebrating National Radiographers and Radiation Therapists' Week (4–10 November 2024). 👉 Don’t miss out! Visit asmirt.org/nrrtw/2024 to order your FREE pack by Friday 25 October.