Fellowship is considered the highest grade of membership for most professional societies. The path to Fellowship is varied; however, it typically involves evidence of continued formal training post-qualification and evidence of substantial achievement in, or contribution to, the profession.
An ASMIRT Fellow is a member who resides in Australia, has been a member for not less than five years and has undertaken a structured program of additional professional activities. These activities are independently assessed and represent knowledge of and work to the highest standard in the medical radiation professions. Fellowship of ASMIRT is a professional qualification.
People who undertake Fellowship find immense personal satisfaction in achieving this very significant goal. While Fellowship is not an academic qualification, the personal learning guarantees previously not explored applications to the practical work situation.
A Fellow is recognised by their peers as someone who has extra to contribute and is operating at the peak of the profession.
To attain Fellowship a member must accrue 100 points by completing requirements set by the ASMIRT Board of Directors. This includes a variety of activities that are assessed separately, with each activity attracting points.
Post graduate qualifications in a field approved by the Fellowship Panel
A paper presented at a National or International Conference – 15
An article published in JMRS, The Radiographer, or other peer reviewed/refereed journal -15
A paper presentation at a Branch meeting – 10
Organiser and presenter of an ASMIRT approved workshop -15
Active participation (Fellowship assignment) in ASMIRT conference – 15
Active participation in approved other major seminar or workshop – 10
Substantial, documented and/or published original research – 25
Poster presentation at a national conference – 10
Poster presentation at a state conference/seminar/user group meeting – 5
You must be a member of ASMIRT for a minimum of 5 years before being eligible to become a Fellow, however you can start the process before then. For example, you can enter postgraduate study, commence working on a research project for a thesis, write a paper or present a poster etc.
Obtain a copy of the Fellowship guidelines and contact the Warden of the Fellowship panel, Goran Obradovic, for more information via email – info@asmirt.org. Then choose your mentor, start preparing your activities and get working!
If you are unsure, contact the Fellowship panel members to discuss whether Fellowship is right for you.
The Fellowship Panel advises the Board of Directors in all aspects of Fellowship, producing guidelines for election to Fellowship by points-accrual and organising the various assessment processes. There are effectively two divisions within the Fellowship Panel – for Diagnostic Radiography and Radiation Therapy.
