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 and is the highest category of membership.
The vast majority of people who undertake Fellowship find immense personal satisfaction in achieving this very significant goal. While becoming a Fellow is not gaining an academic qualification, the personal learning guarantees previously not explored applications to the practical work situation.
A Fellow is therefore 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 complete requirements set by the ASMIRT Board of Directors. A member satisfies these requirements by the points accrual method. This includes a variety of activities that are assessed separately, with each activity attracting points. A total of 100 points is required to achieve Fellowship.
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 for more information via email – info@asmirt.org. The next important step is to choose your mentor, start preparing your activities then get working!
If you are still not sure, contact the Fellowship panel members to discuss whether Fellowship is right for you.
The Fellowship Panel advises the Board of Directors in all aspects in relation to Fellowship.
The Fellowship panel produces guidelines for election to Fellowship by points-accrual. The panel organises the assessment of the different processes by which Fellowship can be obtained. There are effectively two panels within the Fellowship Panel – for Diagnostic Radiography and Radiation Therapy.
The Fellowship panel Chair is Goran Obradovic email: fellowship@asmirtcommittee.org
