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ArticlesRadiography in East Sumba, Indonesia 12

Improving Diagnostic Imaging & Radiotherapy Services in the Caribbean 14

Mr Lynn May retires 16

Reports

WRPO Meeting 10

Observations of the 15th ISRRT World Congress 11

News

News from member societies:The Americas: Canada 21

Asia/Australasia: Australia, India, Taiwan 22

Europe: Finland

Africa: Côte D'Ivoire, South Africa 23

Regulars

Contact details for: Submissions, deadlines, advertising & WRETF 6

President’s Message 3

Secretary General’s report 7

Councillor Profile 18

Coming events 27

Names and addresses of member societies & ISRRT Council Members 30

ISRRT Officers of Board of Management 36

ISRRT Committees Regional Representatives 36

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At the time of writing my last Message, we were eagerly anticipating the ISRRT World Congress in Durban and were confident of it being a great success.

Our expectations however were greatly surpassed, as the Congress was an enormously successful event, which will be remembered for many years by those fortunate enough to attend. The challenge to hold the first World Congress in Africa – indeed in the Southern Hemisphere – was a great one, but Fozy Peer and her very hard working Convening and Scientific Committees carried out the daunting task superbly and justifiably earned the congratulations heaped upon them following the Meeting.

You will no doubt have read the reports and seen some of the images from the meeting which should be all the encouragement you need to start planning now to be in Australia in September 2010 for what looks like a very exciting Congress “down under”. This Congress will be in the reliable hands of Pam Rowntree and her team.

One of the key items to come from the Council Meeting associated with the Congress and highlighted in my Council Report, is the comprehensive survey of ISRRT needs being co-ordinated by Michael Ward, the Regional Director of the Americas. Michael will be accessing a range of contributors for input in

carrying out this Survey, and there is planned to be much discussion and opportunity for comment prior to the next Council Meeting in Australia in 2010.

The Congress in Durban also gave us an opportunity to continue the dialogue with representatives of EFRS, the newly formed European Federation of Radiographer Societies. There will be some follow up discussions at the EFRS Meeting in Lisbon in November to ensure that both Societies continue to cooperate and work together.

Representing ISRRT at this meeting will be Katrina Sigurdardottir from Iceland, the recently elected Vice President for Europe/Africa, and Bodil Andersson from Sweden, who was elected as the European Regional Director. We congratulate both on their election and will look forward to their ongoing contribution to ISRRT in their new roles. They have both been very much involved in Board activities since the Council Meeting. Sandy Yule will also be joining with them and EFRS in Lisbon.

Not long after the Durban Meeting, Sandy Yule and I, together with Cynthia Cowling, our very hard working Director of Education, actively participated in the International Congress of Radiology meeting in Morocco. Philippe Gerson, our dynamic and inexhaustible colleague and Council Delegate from

France, had agreed to coordinate the Technologists program in French speaking Marrakech. Cynthia, Sandy and I presented papers and chaired sessions even attempting to use some of our high school French, much to the amusement of the locals. In the long lead up to this meeting, we also had the success of having the Moroccan Society of Radiographers join ISRRT.

Dr Hans Ringertz was inducted as the new President of the International Society of Radiologists and is very keen for their Society to continue working together with ISRRT. We will be meeting together at the RSNA and looking at ongoing involvement with the Technologists programs at the ICR


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Congresses including Shanghai in 2010.

As I’m sure you are aware, the Member Societies are the key to ISRRT and many of the larger Societies have full or part time staff managing their affairs. ISRRT would like to acknowledge the past support and encouragement of Mr Emile Badawy who has recently retired from his position as CEO of the Australian Society – his successor is Mr David Collier. Likewise we sincerely regret the retirement of Mr Lynn May from his CEO position at the American Society. We wish both these men all the best for the future and look forward to working with the new CEO’s.

We must also congratulate President Michael Ong and our colleagues from Singapore who recently celebrated the 50th Anniversary of their Society at a joint conference with the Malaysian Society. The highlight was a formal dinner with the President of Singapore attending the event.

Later this year will see the Inaugural Meeting of the newly formed College of Radiographers of Hong Kong. It is my privilege to be kindly invited to represent ISRRT at these important occasions.

In what is a groundbreaking pilot, WHO has provided 3 digital CR systems to be used in association with general equipment installations in Dar es Salaam. ISRRT will be providing Q/A and Q/C sessions in addition to practical training in this technology. Director of Education Cynthia Cowling has been working with Regional Director Caesar Barare and also Regional education Representative Jenny Motto to put together this program which will use additional resource volunteers. We look forward to continuing our close relationship with WHO elsewhere as needs arise.

This can be seen is an example of Ethical Globalisation where many sources of support can be resourced for the benefits of those needing assistance.

This was highlighted to me just recently when I was invited to attend the Inaugural Nelson Mandela

Lecture at the University of South Australia in my home city of Adelaide. As a graduate of the University I am proud of its long commitment to social issues and values. On this occasion, the guest lecturer was Dr Musimbi Kenyoro of Kenya, who is formerly the Executive Director of the World YWCA. Her new role is the Director of the Population Program at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation. The Population Program is dedicated to reproductive health and to the integration of those services with critical global health issues like HIV/AIDS as well as other education and development issues. She is a member of the Ethical Globalisation initiative with Mary Robinson and Bishop Desmond Tutu. Her presentation highlighted the many issues facing women and children in many developing Regions of the world, such as the appalling rate of women who die in childbirth from lack of simple medical facilities.

ISRRT continues to play a significant role internationally in supporting the delivery of health care services by organisation such as WHO, but our Member Societies ARE ISRRT, and so play a key role in our contribution to Ethical Globalisation.

Rob George, President ISRRT

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Secretary General Secretary General - Profile

I qualified in my home town, Aberdeen, at the School of Radiography which I went to following my education at the Aberdeen Grammar School. I then went on to qualify with the Higher Diploma and then a Fellowship from the College of Radiographers.

I moved to Cardiff in 1971 with my wife Alison and our three sons in order to commission the Radiology Department at the University Hospital of Wales and have lived in Cardiff ever since.

The profession of radiography has been very good to me and I have enjoyed (and continue to enjoy) every minute of it. It is an extremely satisfying career involving working not only with patients but also fellow professionals. Radiography has of course radically changed over the years but it still remains a caring profession which is very patient centred.

I’m retired from the National Health Service but I am still still very involved in the profession of radiography both in the UK and internationally. At present I am a panel chairman for conduct and competence hearings held by the Health Professions Council (HPC) and remain a member of various

professional bodies.

I qualified as a radiographer back in 1960 and became involved with the UK Society on moving to Wales. I became the representative for Wales on the UK Council and eventually became President of the UK Society and College in 1983. The highlight of my presidency was the Joint Conference of the ISRRT and the College of Radiographers. This conference was held in Brighton in 1984 and the Presdient of the ISRRT then was the late Mr Vauthilingam from Singapore.

I first became involved with the ISRRT as the UK Council member in the 1980’s and then progressed to Treasurer and a member of the Board of Management. In 2002 I was very honoured and proud to be appointed as Secretary General/CEO of the ISRRT a position which I thoroughly enjoy. The ISRRT celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2012 when the World Congress is in Toronto, Canada and by a strange coincidence the first Congress was held in Montreal. This will be a great milestone in the history of the ISRRT and I hope that many of us will be

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In the office. At the gym.


present at the event.

In addition to radiography I have a number of interests. I’m very keen on going to the gym and try to go about five times a week. My travels on behalf of the ISRRT and the HPC sometimes make it difficult but even if I am abroad on business I try to keep fit. As a Scotsman living in Wales I very much support rugby which in itself is a game much played internationally. I have had several intense discussions with colleagues from the Southern Hemisphere on the relevant merits of our international teams. I am also a Magistrate in Cardiff and a Deputy Chairman on the Family Panel.

As I have already said radiography has been very good to me but I could not have done all that I have done without the full support of my wife Alison and my family. My three sons, Graeme, Alan and Nicholas all live and work in and around Cardiff which means that I regularly see my five grandchildren whose ages range between 7 to 17 years old (Charlotte, Alexander, Cameron, Mairghread and Amelia). As many of you know my wife Alison is very active in the ISRRT and knows many of you personally. Graeme is a GP in Newport, Alan is a Bank Manager in Cardiff and Nicholas has followed me into radiography. After a number of years working in the x-ray department he qualified as an Assistant Practitioner Radiography practising in Cardiff. I am very pleased to say that he has now started in the second year of the BSC Radiography course at the University of Wales.

Thanks to my career in radiography I have also been very fortunate to have gained several honours. I was awarded the OBE in 1998, a Doctorate from City University, London in 1999 and was made a Fellow

of the University of Wales College of Medicine the following year.

Radiography is a great profession which is recognised throughout the world. However we all need to continue to work together to promote education and training in all countries in order to ensure that the health of all is improved. I am sure that you will all strive towards this goal and I thank you for your past and continued support.

Dr Alexander Yule

Photographs by Bill Norris, Ocean Design, UK.

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Erratum

In Vol 44 no 1 of ISRRT Newsletter, page 8 the author was incorrectly credited. The report was written by Chuck Shields. Apologies for an inconvenience caused.

Available on the ISRRT website is an executive summary of a white paper – Defining the Future of Radiation Medicine: Where Technology Meets Cancer Care. The paper was authored by four leading clinicians in the field of radiation oncology cites recent advances in radiation medicine that coincided with significant improvements in disease detection and an overall reduction in the mortality rate of cancer patients. It details how advances in radiation therapy planning and delivery techniques, which include 3D visualization to map tumors, compare to previous treatment and planning methods. This paper is sponsored by Elekta.

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Sandy with his wife Alison.

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WPRO MeetingManila

September 22-26, 2008

Report by Cynthia Cowling, ISRRT Director of Education

AT the request of Robert George I recently attended the Annual Meeting of the Western Pacific Region of WHO in Manila. Rob and Maria Law were visiting China at that time in discussions regarding the 2010 ISR Shanghai Conference. My mandate was to give a short presentation to the representatives, highlighting our educational activities – including the relationship with PAHO. I was one of 12 NGOs who presented and I believe the presentation was received favourably. The examples I gave of poorly functioning equipment and insufficiently trained operators did seem to hit a note of resonance with the representatives. Several of the small Pacific nations are suffering from lack of personnel and lack of training and would like assistance from ISRRT. They have small populations (Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia) and any workshop would have to be centrally located in Fiji. This would have to be in cooperation with some other funding body as well because of the large travel distances. Robert and I have already heard that following the presentation, official representatives from Fiji are showing interest in assisting with workshops on Quality Assurance and Maintenance and also ultrasound.

The Director General Dr Margaret Chan was in attendance and many of the representatives from the various nations were Ministers of Health. A new Director General for the region was elected.

The meeting brought together NGOs from a number of

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organisations and I was able to have discussions with several related to the possibility of international accreditation systems. (World Council of Nurses; World Federation of Physical Therapy; International Hospitals Federation) This will be useful if we intend to move forward in this area.

Sitting in on some of the business meetings re emphasised to me that as an organisation we must embrace a more careful connected strategic approach, such as results based management. This is the usual form of development in most international organisations that I know and at its simplest, it links budget to strategies, and results are measured on the success of expected results or performance indicators which are identified each year. I hope that if we do have another meeting of the board, that we seriously consider this approach. We must be seen to be on track with our strategic direction while being accountable to our members.

This was a marvelous experience for me as I have never attended a WHO related meeting before. I did find it rather overwhelming and recognized that we are just a small cog in a very big engine. Hopefully my “squeaking” made a few more aware of what we achieve with our modest budgets. The meeting next year will be held in Hong Kong and I hope that the VP will be able to take advantage of this and participate in some way. ™

Cynthia CowlingDirector of Education

Observations of the 15th ISRRT World CongressDurban, South Africa

April 24-27, 2008

Report by Sal Martino, Executive Vice President & Chief Academic Officer ASRT

I HAD the pleasure of travelling to the 15th ISRRT World Congress with Connie Mitchell, ASRT President. It was a 27 hour trip for us. We arrived in Durban just as night was falling. During the drive from the airport we could see the city lights which were sprawling and impressive. The real delight was in the morning when I opened my drapes and saw the Indian Ocean from my hotel room. It was my first time to see it. My surprise was when I looked to the right and saw this magnificent building, the Convention Center. I knew at that moment, that this was going to be a terrific Congress.

On my first day, I attended the Council meeting as an observer and was very impressed with the attendance of delegates from all over the world. Important issues were discussed and debated and I witnessed a real sense of commitment to the future of the profession internationally. My first visit to the convention center for registration set a very positive tone with a smooth registration process and an amazing state of the art convention facility that also reflected local culture in its décor and furnishings. I went to the auditorium for the opening session and was overwhelmed by the size and beauty of the space. This would be just a prelude to what was to come in the opening ceremonies. It started with an amazing group of native drummers followed by a beautiful choir from one of the local schools. Greetings were given by Fozy Peer, Sandy Yule and Robert George. I was privileged to be one of four opening session speakers and the diversity of topics and speakers set the tone for the upcoming scientific program. What followed over the next three days was an excellent

scientific program with interesting and relevant topics and prominent speakers from all over the world. I also facilitated a panel discussion on role extension that included representatives from the UK, US, Canada, Australia and South Africa. It was a very successful interactive session with many questions from the audience. I was very proud to attend a session that was funded by ASRT’s Education and Research Foundation’s International Speaker Exchange Grant. Mr Jorge Casanas presented a very informative session titled “Customer Service in the Imaging World: Building Partnerships within Healthcare Professionals”.

The two social events were truly memorable and definitely reflected the culture of the geographic venue, South Africa. The night at Ushaka Marine World featured great food, great music and a truly spectacular setting showcasing beautiful indigenous marine life. I wandered around in awe of the unique fish in the aquarium. The banquet was also well planned and executed. Although I got there towards the end (had to do a day trip safari!), I did get to see the magnificent traditional dress of many of the South African attendees. It was obvious that people had a great time.

The true camaraderie and professional respect that had developed among attendees was evident at the closing ceremonies. ASRT President, Connie Mitchell provided the local host society with a gift from New Mexico, home of the ASRT as did other societies. The smiles on the participants’ faces told the whole story – totally satisfied participants who had four days of professional education, interaction with their peers and also some fun! ™

Cynthia giving her presentation. Main meeting hall. ISRRT Board of Management and Council members in Durban.

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Radiography in East Sumba, IndonesiaReport by Lindsay Cheers, Past Member Australasian Institute of Radiography

FOR the first 20 years of my working life I was a radiographer. For the rest of my working life I was a manager of hospitals and health services before becoming a health service management consultant in the developing island countries of the south west Pacific. Now that I am retired, I am a volunteer consultant with Australian Business Volunteers and have had assignments in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Fiji. My most recent assignment was in East Sumba which is about half way between Bali and Timor at the eastern end of the Indonesian archipelago. Unlike most of Indonesian, the people of Sumba are predominately Christians but they maintain strong traditional ancestral and spirit beliefs. My assignment was with the 80 bed Lindimara Christian Hospital. It is located in Waingapu which is the capital of East Sumba and along with the 100 bed Government hospital, Lindimara provides the hospital services for the East Sumba’s 200,000 residents.

90% of the population of East Sumba subsist in poverty, as defined by the United Nations, growing what food that they can on the shallow limestone strewn land. There is no surplus produce to gain wealth for themselves or for Sumba and there are no significant productive industries to provide employment or exports to other parts of Indonesia. The only forms of employment lie in the various levels of Government and small commercial undertakings and, of these, the former is by far the greatest source of personal income. In this environment of an isolated minority with no capacity to earn wealth, the likelihood for East Sumbans to be self-sufficient and to be able to improve their health service infrastructure is dismal. To a worrying degree, they are dependant on Government grants and the generosity of donors for all of their basic services.

Lindimara provides general medical in-patient services for adults and children, maternity services, out-patient and outreach services. It does have an operating room but only Caesarean sections and minor surgery are conducted. The total workforce of the Hospital is approximately 120 only one of whom is a doctor. Five doctors from the Government hospital provide sessional services. Specialists in Surgery, Paediatric, Anaesthetics,

Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and General Medicine operate private clinics and in some cases are also employed by the Government Hospital. There is no Radiologist on the island and there is no system for obtaining radiological opinions except for the occasional visit by training radiologists from the Java teaching hospitals. The last such visit was over 2 years ago. The most common admission diagnosis for Lindimara is respiratory tract infections followed closely by malaria and gastro-intestinal infections with the associated diarrhoea and dehydration.

It is quite some years since I pressed an exposure button but I am sure that I used dental units with more capacity than Lindimara’s only x-ray machine. I also remember that we thought that an exposure time for a chest x-ray of more than 1ms was less than desirable. I must confess that I don’t know what is considered acceptable in the developed countries now but I am sure that it is much shorter than the 0.5 second, or longer, that is required at Lindimara. Not only are the exposures unacceptably long but the field is not collimated in any way so at 2 metres I guess the field of radiation covers most parts of most patients.

The X-ray room is operated by the “Head of Roengen” and his assistant. The Head (Mr Enos Ngongo Wudi) was trained in Jakarta in a year course designed for limited radiographic examinations. He has attended regular update courses and is licensed by the radiation authority. The

training that radiographers and other allied health staff are receiving. It seems to me that education has outstripped the real world of developing countries. There seems little point in training a person to be skilled in examinations that cannot possibly be undertaken and that would be of little or no clinical significance in the real world of poverty. It could be that the 3 years training would be more useful if it could produce paramedical technicians with basic and practical skills in radiography, pathology, pharmacy and physiotherapy. There appears to be a belief among academic and practising allied health professionals that you can’t be half or quarter of a radiographer or other Allied Health Professional. Of course there is a growing need for highly skilled radiographers and I have no doubt that a 4 or more years course is needed in developed countries and in the major centres of the developing countries. The needs are rather different in the world of antiquated x-ray equipment, where a well equipped laboratory has a working microscope, drugs are dispensed by a security guard and there is no physiotherapy at all. ™

quality of his work appeared, to these now inexperienced eyes, to be of quite a reasonable standard, bordering on remarkable given the equipment he has to use. His assistant is untrained except for on-the-job training from Mr Enos At present Mr Enos’s successor is undertaking the 3-year radiographic training course in Jakarta so that he can take over when Mr Enos retires in the near future. I wonder how much professional satisfaction a newly qualified radiographer will get from using an antiquated x-ray machine that any radiographer would regard as impossibly underpowered and dangerous.

One of the most often used catch phases in development aid is “appropriate technology”. We say it and we mean it but so often we wonder if anyone is listening. I have seen rooms full of donated hospital junk from over bed tables to EEG units and out-of-dated high tech ventilators. The recipients are too polite to send them to the rubbish dump where they belong. If equipment can not be easily made serviceable in a major city of the world there is no way it can be repaired in a place like Waingapu. It might only need a new wheel or a few screws but they are just not available. Lindimara hospital needs an as new, low tech and user friendly x-ray machine. Any unit provided to isolated areas like Sumba needs to be a basic model that is manufactured by companies with a significant presence in the country. It needs to have the unit delivered and installed and staff will need training on its use and maintenance. A local tradesman could also be trained to detect faults and make repairs through the remote supervision of an in-country service person. Yes they do need a lot! That is rather the point of really helping in development.

As a health service consultant I wonder about the

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the technical requisites, the need to implement a broad program of quality assurance in medical exposure to radiation and to establish regulatory authorities.

However, only few Caribbean countries have regulatory authorities with specific mandates in this sphere and where they exist, in many cases their technical capacity and resources are too limited to satisfactorily execute their functions established in the national regulations adapted from the Basic Safety Standards. In general, the weakness and scant involvement by the health authorities in this area are of concern in this Sub -Region.

Imaging and radiotherapy services are currently playing an essential function in clinical health care processes. Radiotherapy is used today for the treatment of many kinds of tumors, and internationally, it is believed that it will continue to be key for the treatment of cancer in the coming decades. Imaging services cover a wide range of clinical applications, from the diagnosis and monitoring of very common diseases and situations with a high incidence, to more complex diseases such as cancer, AIDS, central nervous system conditions, or cardiovascular diseases. The clinical efficiency of these services hinges on the quality of care provided. The existence of well-trained professionals and implementation of quality assurance programs are essential for achieving the main objective, which are accurate diagnoses and effective treatment.

For all the reasons explained before, the creation and functioning of a Regulatory Authority and the implementation of quality assurance programs in radiological health services should be included in the Health Agenda of Caribbean Governments and in Regional Forums, such as CARICOM.

The Meeting

From December 17-19, 2007, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Radiological Health Regional Program organized a technical meeting, Improving Diagnostic Imaging & Radiotherapy Services in the Caribbean, in Barbados to discuss and formulate strategies to aid in the improvement of radiological health services within the Caribbean. A group of professionals from Caribbean countries, representatives from the International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists

Background

THE advantages and risks of using radiation in medical, industrial, or research applications are well known. The high potential risk for health that their use implies makes it necessary to take special precautions to protect patients, workers, public, and the environment from ionizing radiation.

Ionizing radiation is used extensively in medicine and it is expected that its use will even increase, as the benefits for patients are enormous, compared to the risks. In the 2000 report of the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) was stated that medical applications of ionizing radiation represented by far the largest man-made source of ionizing radiation exposure to the world population.

Failure to manage spent radioactive sources is common in Latin American and Caribbean countries. This coupled with the current international terrorism and the environmental impact that this waste can have. Radioactive waste needs to be properly managed, including its conditioning and safe storage.

On the other hand, a number of radiological accidents have occurred in the Latin American Region, some of which have caused deaths. The limited response capacity to radiological emergencies demands improvements in preparedness and response in this field.

PAHO, as an international organisation with mandate in this field, cosponsored the International Basic Safety Standards for Protection against Ionizing Radiation and for the Safety of Radiation Sources (BSS). This publication marks the culmination of efforts that have continued over the past decades towards harmonisation of radiation protection and safety standards internationally, and is jointly sponsored by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the International Labour Organization (ILO), the Nuclear Energy Agency of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD/NEA), PAHO and the World Health Organization (WHO).

In 1994, Caribbean Governments adopted a resolution to endorse the BSS during the XXIV Pan American Sanitary Conference (Resolution CSP24.R9). PAHO have been promoting the implementation of the BSS by member states since its publication. The Standards included, among

Improving Diagnostic Imaging & Radiotherapy Services in the CaribbeanBy Sean A.S. Richardson, ISRRT Public Relations Representative, the Americas

(ISRRT) and PAHO were present and actively participated in the deliberations.

The discussions took place in four sessions dedicated to the following topics:

1.1. Educational programs for radiographers and radiological technologists within the Caribbean

1.2. Regulations/Legislation for radiation protection and safety in the Caribbean

1.3. Quality Assurance and Inventory of radiation sources, equipment and human resources

1.4. Maintenance of radiology equipment

The improvement of diagnostic imaging and radiotherapy services is a complex problem and involves several stakeholders at the individual, professional, ministerial,

national, sub regional, regional and international level. One of the major recommendations from the above mentioned meeting was to elaborate an Action Plan for the improvement of radiology services in the Caribbean to be submitted to all the Caribbean Health Authorities and to the CARICOM Secretariat.

Pursuant to that request, PAHO Radiological Health Regional Program prepared a draft document which was share with the technical group and experts from a number of Caribbean Countries. This group recommended the Action Plan for the Improvement of Radiology Services within the Caribbean.

This document has been sent to all relevant authorities within the Caribbean and will be made public upon receipt of comments and feedbacks from these relevant authorities. ™

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organisations that focused on health care policy. He served in high-level management positions at the American Psychiatric Foundation, the American College of Cardiology and the American Academy of Physician Assistants. He also earned the certified association executive credential through the American Society of Association Executives.

In addition to his service at ASRT, Mr May participates in several outside organisations, including serving as the chairman of the board of directors for the American Red Cross, Mid-Rio Grande Chapter.

ASRT@RSNA R.T. Educational Track Program to Start in 2009

ASRT announced it has negotiated an agreement with the Radiological Society of North America to offer a one-and-a-half day educational track for radiologic technologists during the 2009 RSNA meeting. The meeting will take place November 29-December 4, 2009, at McCormick Place in Chicago, with the educational track scheduled for half a day on December 2 and all day on December 3.In addition to registered radiologic technologists, professionals working in other areas of radiology will have access to the educational courses.“RSNA is very pleased to be working with ASRT on this important educational program for technologists,” said RSNA’s Assistant Executive Director of Science and Education, Linda Bresolin, Ph.D., M.B.A., CAE.

The annual RSNA meeting is the largest gathering of medical professionals in the world, drawing more than 62,000 attendees in 2007. The technical exhibit floor covers 500,000 square feet and features more than 750 equipment and pharmaceutical manufacturers displaying

MR LYNN May will retire from his position as chief executive officer of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists on December 31, 2008, after 11 years of service to the organisation.

Mr May, 66, is only the fourth person to hold the top post in the ASRT’s 88-year history and his tenure is filled with a series of positive milestones for the organisation. Under his guidance, the association grew from 50,000 to 129,000 members and the association’s staff nearly doubled from 64 to 110, solidifying its status as the largest radiologic science organization in the world.

His efforts were also crucial in instituting long-term change in the radiologic science profession. He was instrumental in forming partnerships with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, the American College of Radiology and other organisations to introduce the radiologist assistant in the United States, which is now recognized nationally.

“Mr May has been a true asset to the ASRT organisation for the past 11 years,” said ASRT Chairman of the Board Connie Mitchell, M.A., R.T.(R)(CT). “His leadership skills were crucial in helping our organization garner global recognition as the major leader in the radiologic science profession.”

Mr May began his career at the ASRT in 1997 when he replaced Ward M. Keller, R.T.(R), who served the ASRT for 22 years. During Mr May’s 40-year career, he worked for the U.S. Department of Labor and then at the White House. In the 1980s, Mr May worked in the U.S. Department of Human Services, initially as deputy assistant secretary of public affairs, then as associate administrator of the Health Care Financing Administration.

Mr May moved into association management in the 1990s and immediately began working for a series of

Milestones aplenty in 11-year service

ASRT CEO Lynn May announces retirement

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their latest products.“ASRT@RSNA will be a wonderful opportunity for

radiologic technologists to network with colleagues, examine the latest technology and earn continuing education credits,” said ASRT Chief Executive Officer Lynn May. “ASRT is excited to be an official part of the RSNA meeting, and we look forward to launching ASRT@RSNA in 2009.”

ASRT is currently working with RSNA to plan and coordinate the ASRT@RSNA program. Details will be posted at www.asrt.org as more information becomes available.

ASRT Education and Research Foundation Hits Million Dollar Mark with Scholarships

As the philanthropic arm of ASRT, the ASRT Education and Research Foundation recently announced it has awarded more than $1 million (U.S.) in scholarships to more than 300 radiologic science students and radiologic technologists since 2000. The Foundation has awarded nearly $220,000 (U.S.) in scholarships to 59 students and R.T.s through eight different scholarship programs this year alone.

Scholarship programs include the:

• Jerman-Cahoon Student Scholarship Program, named in honor of two ASRT Pioneers – Ed. C. Jerman, ScD., the founder of ASRT, and John B. Cahoon Jr., R.T.(R), a highly respected educator and former ASRT president. Scholarships are awarded annually to students attending entry-level radiologic science programs.

• Royce Osborn Minority Student Scholarship Program, honoring Royce Osborn, R.T.(R), ASRT’s first black president. Scholarships are presented annually to students belonging to minority groups and enrolled in accredited, entry-level radiologic science programs.

• Elekta Radiation Therapy Educators Scholarship Program. Sponsored by Elekta, scholarships are awarded to assist radiation therapy educators pursuing advanced education to enhance their position as a program director, faculty member clinical coordinator or instructor.

• GE Healthcare Management Scholarship Program, sponsored by GE Healthcare, awards ASRT members pursuing advanced education in business administration, health care administration or health care management.

• Howard S. Stern Scholarship program, which awards scholarships to ASRT members pursuing additional education. It honors E-Z-Em Inc. cofounder Howard S. Stern and is supported by E-Z-EM Inc., which is now Bracco.

• Monster Medical Imaging Educators Scholarship Program, sponsored by Monster Healthcare, gives scholarships to program directors, faculty members, clinical coordinators or instructors pursuing their bachelor’s or advanced degree.

• Siemens Clinical Advancement Scholarship Program gives scholarships to assist medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals in improving their clinical skills through study in an associate, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree program. Siemens Medical Solutions funds these awards.

• Varian Radiation Therapy Student Scholarship Program. Honoring radiation therapy pioneer Eileen McCullough, B.H.S., R.T.(R)(T), FASRT, this program assists students attending entry-level radiation therapy programs.


Queenstown New Zealand. As the

AIR and NZIMRT host combined

conferences every 5 years, we

welcoming our New Zealand

colleagues to the convening

committee.

As the countdown begins, the

Gold Coast Australia awaits

your attendance at this exciting

world event in 2010!!

www.isrrt.org

In April 2008, members of the convening committee

and members of the AIR Board of Directors attended

the 15th ISRRT World Congress held in Durban,

South Africa. Many of the 1400 delegates attending

the Durban World Congress who enquired at the

booth were presented with Australian icons such as

kangaroos and koala bears. At many times during

the meeting, delegates keen to know more about

the Australian venue, queued during tea breaks

for promotional material. A website is currently

under construction to provide and assist with

information on this coming event.

Also announced at the 15th ISRRT World

Congress was the retirement of Emile

Badawy, the EO of the AIR, pictured below

with Pam Rowntree, Rob George and Tyrone

Goh.

Members of the convening committee have also taken the

opportunity to promote this coming event at the NZIMRT Conference in

16th ISRRT World CongressGold Coast, Australia9-12 September, 2010

Planning continues . . .

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My name is Cestmir David and I was born November 3, 1951 in Prague. I graduated in my profession as a Radiographer in 1976 and started work in the Radiology Department of the Faculty Hospital Bulovka, Prague. In 1977 I moved to the Radiology Department of the Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine (IKEM) and I was appointed a head radiographer there in 1981. After the “Velvet Revolution“ (the end of the rule of the Communist party) I started with my work in the Committee of the Czech Society of Radiographers. I have performed the duties of President of the Czech Society and Council Member ISRRT. In 2001 I began my studies for the Bachelor’s degree in Radiography which I completed in 2005, I then continued with my studies and I graduated with a Master’s Degree in Crisis Radiobiology and Toxicology in 2006. I am at present working as the Head Radiographer in the Department of Radiology of IKEM Prague and I am the Vice President and Council Member of the ISRRT for the Czech Society of Radiographers. In addition to this I am the Chief Editor of the periodical journal of the Czech Society of Radiographers “Praktická Radiologie“ (Practical Radiology).

Cestmir DavidISRRT Council Member, Czech

Councillor ProfileCouncillor Profile

Mr S. C. Bansal is the General Secretary of the Indian Association of Radiological Technologists since 1999. He is working as a Lecturer Medical Technology in the Department of Radio-diagnosis and Imaging at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research at Chandigarh. He did his Master’s in Medical Technology (Radiology with Radio-diagnosis as a special subject) in December 1983 and Master’s in Public Administration in 1978 and later on Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations. He has got more than 30 years of experience in the profession which includes eight years as X-ray technologist, six years as tutor and more than 16 years as a lecturer in the same institute. His wife Ms Amita is employed in Punjab University Chandigarh, son Sumit is a Dental Doctor and daughter Ankita has completed her Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communications.

Apart from teaching graduate and postgraduate students in Medical Technology (Radiology) as well as students of M. D. Radio-diagnosis he is the overall chief technologist responsible for looking after more than 60 X-ray technologists with 15 dark room personnel under him. He is also involved in purchase, care and maintenance of x-ray and imaging equipment installed in the department of radio diagnosis and imaging comprising of 1.5 Tesla MRI, 3 CTs (16 slice, 4 slice and single slice), DSA, Digital Radiography, CR System, and the 16 no. of x-ray equipment including digital fluoroscopy, mammography, digital radiography (CR & Flat panel), DEXA, high frequency x-ray units, etc.

Recently new equipment like 3T MRI, Biplane flat panel DSA, Digital Mammography, Digital Radiology and 4 nos. e hof 800mA X-ray units are under installation in the department.

S.C. BansalISRRT Council Member, India


Canada

I would first like to extend sincere congratulations on behalf of all Canadian MRT’s in attendance to the organising committee of the 15th ISRRT World Congress held in Durban South Africa. The Congress was an outstanding success in every facet of a conference – the educational, scientific, and social events. We shall

never forget your beautiful country and warm hospitality.I would also like to wish the Chief Executive Officer

of the ASRT, Lynn May, all the very best in his retirement from all Canadian MRT’S. He will be sadly missed by all members of the ISRRT Region of the Americas who have had the pleasure to work with him as he always provided his extensive knowledge and expertise to assist us in future direction with such diplomacy and obvious concern. Thank you, Lynn!

1. CAMRT 2008 Annual General Conference Highlights/UpdatesThe CAMRT 66th Annual General Conference and Meeting was held in Moncton, New Brunswick June 5-8 and was a resounding success! Over 650 participants were in attendance and all were treated to outstanding educational presentations- many delivered by our peers. There were 70 vendor representatives there, whose assistance is crucial for the running of our conferences. This year’s Presidential award was presented, with a standing ovation of very emotionally charged audience of CAMRT members, to the Canadian Armed Forces MRT’s who have recently provided services in Afghanistan. 2. The 2009 AGCThe 67th Annual General Conference will take place in Vancouver June 4-8, 2009. A preliminary program will be distributed in December and I would be happy to obtain information for any fellow ISRRT members. I sincerely hope that many of you will be able to attend. We would love to have you there.

3. 2009 CAMRT Executive and President-Elect AnnouncedBesides the CAMRT Executive Director, Mr Chuck Shields, the CAMRT Executive will consist of once again President, Fiona Mitchell, RTT, ACT,CMS, FCAMRT; Vice President Michel Doucette, RTT; Treasurer Deborah Murley, RTR; as well as President-Elect Shirley Bague, RTR, RTMR, ACR, from Alberta. Shirley was announced as the winner of the election to the newly created CAMRT Board position of

President-Elect. She will serve as President-Elect until the end of December 2009, then as President for 2 years from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2011.

4. CAMRT Office StaffNewly appointed CAMRT Director of Professional Practices will be Mark Given. A new CAMRT Director of Communications will also be required as Christiane Menard is unfortunately no longer with the CAMRT. She has accepted the Executive Director position for the Canadian Respiratory Therapy Association.

5. CAMRT has a newly revised Code of EthicsThe CAMRT Board of Directors has approved the revisions proposed by the Professional Practice Advisory Council to the Code of Ethics. A comprehensive promotional plan was developed by our Director of Communications that targeted members, students, educators, managers and other relevant stakeholders. Please let me know if you would like a copy.

6. DVD promoting the professionThe CAMRT has produced two DVDs to promote the profession. One version can be used in high schools and career fairs to promote the career choice of each discipline. The second version can be used to promote the profession to the general public.

7. MRT WeekNovember 2-8, 2009 – The theme for MRT Week in Canada this year is “The Power of Technology with a Human Touch”, which emphasises the knowledge, skills and judgment of technologists combined with the patient-centered approach to diagnostic imaging and therapy. MRT Week is the CAMRT’s most important public awareness initiative and has once again provided many creative ways of celebrating our week.

8. Representative Appointed to Canadian Panel of the International Society of Clinical DensitomitryCindy Hendricksen of British Columbia has been selected to serve as the CAMRT representative.

9. New Website on Digital Radiography ArtifactsA new website on digital radiography artifacts, developed by CAMRT member Euclid Seeram, and hosted by the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). Euclid also presented a paper on this topic at the CAMRT AGC in Moncton in June, 2008 and a copy of his presentation was published in the CAMRT Journal. The project deals with digital radiography artifacts and features a number of experts in the field who will be providing information not only on the identification of artifacts found in various Diagnostic Imaging department, but also to describe the nature of the artifacts in terms of how they are produced and how they can be eliminated or corrected.

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➢Types of articles1. Full-length papers, with a maximum of 2000 words,

on research, modern developments, historical achievements, education, management, and health and safety. A summary of about 100 words and three key words may be translated into one of the main languages such as French, Spanish, German, Portugese, Japanese or Chinese to facilitate colleagues for whom the English language is difficult. If the article is in another language then the summary and keywords must be in English. References from books should include the surname and initials of the author(s), year of publication, book title, publisher’s name, and the city and country of publication.

2. Short articles and technical notes of no more than one page including diagram, table or photograph. A summary in another language of about 30-50 words is welcome.

3. Letters to the Editor will be considered for publication.

4. News from other countries.5. Reports of meetings.6. Announcements of forthcoming events.

➢PresentationAlways keep in mind that the ISRRT journal is a “Newsletter” containing information on ISRRT activities and articles of common interest to colleagues throughout the world. Reports should, therefore, be kept short and the language easy to read.To assist the Editor in the layout and production of the newsletter, the following format must be used.

➢Submission of materialArticles should be submitted in electronic form, preferably in MS Word using Times or Helvetica. All charts, diagrams, illustrations and photographs need to be saved as separate files. The author should retain a copy of the submission as the Editor cannot accept responsibility

Authors InstructionsAuthors Instructions

Articles should deal with subjects of common interest to all

radiographers and radiological technologists.

The Editorial Committee may decide not to publish an

article if they see it not suitable to the content of the

ISRRT Newsletter.All articles must be sent in the English language. However,

other languages may be considered with the permission of

the Editor and her committee.

Submission details for the ISRRT Newsletter

for loss or damage. Send all submissions to either the Secretary General or the Editor. Contact details are published at the front of the newsletter.

➢Photographs, illustrations, graphs, charts & diagramsComputer generated illustrations, graphs, charts and diagrams should be high resolution and saved as separate files (either .eps, .tiff, .PDF or .jpeg format) for publishing. PowerPoint files are not accepted. Original negatives and radiographs will not be accepted for publication unless otherwise already photographed and scanned.

➢Instructions for Board and Council MembersCouncil members are requested to send in the following information regularly.

• Short reports of ISRRT meetings and special activities in the field of medical imaging, radiation therapy and radiation protection.

• News from members countries which should have a heading containing the name of the country only, ending with the authors name and role.

• Coming events, please include any congresses, conferences and meetings which would be open to radiographers all over the world.

➢AdvertisementsAdvertisements for the ISRRT Newsletter and inquiries should be sent to the Secretary General (see address under ISRRT Officers of Board of Management).

➢DeadlinesThe deadlines for receiving material for publication in the two issues each year of the ISRRT Newsletter are April 1 and September 1 .

10. The CAMRT Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences website is now available at www.jmirs.org!

11. CAMRT Listservs createdAn interactive mailing list has now been established through the CAMRT for Interventional Radiographers, Leadership, Educators, and Mammographers. All the technologist who have utilized the listservs comment on what a great tool these are to enhance communication with fellow peers.

I really appreciate hearing from fellow ISRRT members so please never hesitate to contact me or visit the CAMRT website at www.camrt.ca.

Rita Eyer, R.T.R.,A.C.R.Canadian Council Member

Australia

The Australian Institute of Radiography has had another busy year with many opportunities for members to advance their knowledge and network with others at a variety of seminars and events conducted in various States.

Over 800 members and guests attended the 5th ASMMIRT – Melbourne 2008 in March. Congratulations to the convening committee for a well organised and professionally run Annual Scientific Meeting.Congratulations also to Fozy Peer and her committee for organising the 15th ISRRT World Congress in Durban, South Africa in April. Twenty-six Australians attended the meeting including the AIR President, Mr Chris Whennan and the Executive Officer, Mr Emile Badawy. I was very honoured to receive the ISRRT flag at the closing ceremony ready for the 2010 ISRRT 16th World Congress which will be held in Australia, the first time a world congress has travelled “down under”.In July, Emile Badawy retired as Executive Officer of AIR and has moved on to a new venture taking over a boutique hotel in Mexico. I know many of his friends from the AIR hope to visit him there. The AIR Board has also taken the opportunity due to Emile Badawy’s retirement to restructure some of the senior positions at the Secretariat. Our new Executive Officer is Mr David Collier who commenced in late June and is rapidly becoming familiar with the AIR operations. Following a review of the Professional Development Year (PDY) the AIR Board created a position for a National Professional Development Program Director to oversee the PDY on a national basis. Over the past couple of months delegations from Japan

and Korea have visited the AIR Secretariat in Melbourne. The President of the Japanese Association of Radiological technologists (JART), Mr Kitamura and Mr Kazumasa Kumigai the immediate past president, and their entourage visited the Institute as part of his farewell tour down under. A delegation from the DAEGU Health College recently visited Melbourne attempting to secure closer educational links with Australia.The AIR Board has approved for the last five years issues of The Radiographer to be published electronically on the AIR website in the members’ only section. This is the first step towards the Institute strengthening our publication in the wider publishing world.To Council members from the Asia/Australasian region, I hope to hear from you with comments or suggestions for educational issues within the region. On behalf of all AIR members I would like to send our best wishes to our colleagues around the world.

Pam RowntreeCouncillor for Australia

India

The IART recently held the election of office bearers who are unanimously elected for the period 2008-2010. Those elected are:

President: Mr Mohan Bhagwat –New DelhiVice President: Mr C.P. Garg – Kharar (Punjab)General Secretary: Mr S.C. Bansal ChandigarhTreasurer: Mr surinder Singh ChandigarhEditor: Mr L.K. Gupta Chandigarh Regional Secretaries:North: Mr Ram singh ChandigarhSouth: Mr Rengit singh KanyakumariCentral: Mr Mohan Kumar DelhiWest: Ms Rachna Murdeshwar Pune

The IART is celebrating World Radiography Day on 8th November in the Government Multispeciality Hospital Sector 16 Chandigarh.

S.C. Bansal

Taiwan

The Taiwan Society of Radiological Technologists (TWSRT) will host the 18th Asian/Australasian Conference of Radiological Technologists (AACRT) in 2011. The AACRT will take be held in Taipei City, the capital city of Taiwan, and invite all member

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societies to be part of this momentous occasion. It will also be the International Joint Conference of the Taiwan-Japan-Korea Radiological Technologists and as such we expect huge support from these other two countries. The main theme of this conference is “Imaging the Imagination” and we welcome papers and poster presentations. We value your interest.

The Secretariat andInternational Affair Committee, TWSRTTaiwan Society of Radiological Technologists

For informationTel: 886-2-25505181-82Fax:886-2-25508402email: [email protected]

Website:www.twsrt.org.tw

Côte D'Ivoire

The National Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists in Côte d’Ivoire (ANTIMCI) have faced many problems since the civil war began in September 2002. Most members dwelling in areas controlled by rebels were chased away and lost

everything they had achieved during years of work. That crippled them in paying for the fees to the Society.

The intervention of the management board consisted in asking for assistance from private partners and the Ministry of Health. Fortunately this was a success.

On the subject of local actions, ANTIMCI actively participated to different major activities organised by the ministry of health such as:• The workshop on valorisation of human resources in

health care services in may 2002• The declaration of quality policy in health in July

2008. Moreover the Technical Committee worked hard to introduce a post graduate program of Medical Imaging Engineering in the education curriculum of radiographers.In Africa sub-region, we systematically participated to all the workshops organised by the African sub-region of ISRRT, in Burkina Faso (2003), and in Benin (2006).

Durban 2008 was our first experience in attending an ISRRT World Congress. One thing that should be pointed out is that Ivory Coast was the only African French speaking country which attended that congress.

The tremendous work accomplished by the South Africa Society of radiographers, in organising this 15th

ISRRT World Congress, was appreciated by our delegate who wrote an acrostic in honour of Dr Fozy Peer and the organising committee.

Concerning our projects, we are celebrating as of November 8, the World Radiography Day, an event that was instituted in our country by ANTIMCI last year. At this occasion we’ll set up the group of work to think about the elaboration of the “Strategic Plan” for the development of medical imaging in Ivory coast; a task in which we’ll certainly need a hand from ISRRT experts.

About international relationship, ANTIMCI is thinking about how to build Privileged relations with CARMT (from CANADA), OTRQ (Quebec) and AFPPE (France), in order to set collaboration for the benefit of their members.

Finally, on behalf of ANTIMCI board of management, I would thank everyone for their help and support during the last months; In particular I thank Phillipe Gerson and the French society (AFPPE) who have been a constant support to ANTIMCI.

We also congratulate all ISRRT members who have been appointed Regional Coordinators, Regional Vice President or Regional Directors.

I look forward with confidence to the strengthening ongoing work of our various societies for the benefit of ISRRT.

Président Association Nationale des Techniciens et Ingénieurs en Imagerie Médicale de Côte d’Ivoireemail: [email protected]

South Africa

The National Department of Health in South Africa has embarked on a process of gradual implementation of Digital and Computed Radiography Systems at many state hospitals. All new radiography equipment to be installed at most hospitals, will

either be digital or computerised units. Many radiographers now have to become acquainted with these latest technological developments. Hopefully this will lead to improved patient care (flow) and better job satisfaction amongst radiographers in the country.

Private practices for RadiographersPrivate practices for Radiographers among all four disciplines, has recently seen a small but significant growth. Many radiographers are using this opportunity to become self-employed by opening their own private practices. Private practices in South Africa is a lucrative business and many radiographers are reaping the benefits of this.

New qualifications in RadiographyRadiography will in the near future, have new 4 year


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qualifications being offered across all four disciplines. The new qualifications were developed by the Standards Generating Body, and are currently under review by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Once these qualifications are approved by SAQA, Higher Education Institutions (HEI) will need approval from the Council for Higher Education (CHE) before offering such programmes. It is anticipated that this process will be completed by next year and that the new qualifications will be offered by the 7 HEI offering Radiography at the beginning of 2010.

Postgraduate qualificationsThe number of candidates enrolled for postgraduate qualifications across all 4 major disciplines, have grown steadily over the last few years. Most of these students are enrolled for Masters degrees, with fewer candidates enrolled for Doctorate degrees.

Nationally the profession now boasts with 3 Professors all employed by Education Institutions. This is remarkable considering that Radiography was only granted degree status about 13 years ago. This can only be good for the development of our profession here at the Southern Tip of Africa.

PublicationsThe Society of Radiographers invites authors to submit material for publication to our peer reviewed journal. Manuscripts can be submitted online at the following address: www.sar.org.za. For other information, consult our website: www.sorsa.org.za

Finland

Our society had it’s 50th anniversary in May. Celebrations were held in Lahti during our annual R a d i o g r a p h y congress.

Society’s long served President Katariina Kortelainen is stepping down from her post. New board and president are to be chosen by the AGM. Our AGM is to be held in November.

New Clinical Radiography specialisation is introduced in Finland. Radiographers can specialise to some sub category of diagnostic or therapy radiography. The title is to be applied from Society of Radiographers. In order to get this title one must show strong clinical knowledge of that area which she/he wants to specialise in. This title can’t be achieved just by basic education and with long work experience. Register of these specialised radiographers

is kept-up by the Society of Radiographers together with the Union of Health and Social Care Professionals. With this system society wants to motivate radiographers and encourage to CPD. It also should have an effect on wages.Also new recommendations of CPD have been established by the Society of Radiographers. The Society’s new recommendation is that employers should arrange 5-8 days of CPD per employee. All this further education should be credit based. Employers have to keep a register of it’s employees with CPD.

Marko PaananenCouncil memberSociety of Radiographers in Finland

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our days in Durban have convinced the world of radiographers and radiological

technologists

n your capability to take up a tremendous challenge such as the organisation

of the ISRRT World congress, the first ever hosted in Africa. From A to

, you accurately planned marvellous times for congress attenders. The flag

ceremony, the hospital visit, the undersea lounge, the gala dinners and a

memorable closing ceremony. All was success! For

ears, we’ll keep of you and your organizing committee, the memory of valuable

daughters and sons who have made mama Africa win a so prestigious trophy.

say it clear! say it

roud! you are our HERO. Congratulations, and may god bless you so that you

could keep on

nergizing every African members Society to update its involvement in ISRRT

activities; because I do believed that’s the regal way to

nter the whole big world of that prestigious profession of radiographers and

radiological technologist.

eally, Doctor FOZY, you and your organizing committee deserve more than

awards from us. Thanks for all, and. that’s my contribution.

Yao BonifacePrésident Association Nationale des Techniciens et Ingénieurs en Imagerie Médicale de Côte d’Ivoireemail: [email protected]él : 225 07 05 25 26

An acrostic in honor of Doctor FOZY PEER, convenor of the 15th ISRRT World Congress 2008 in Durban (South Africa)

FOZY

PEER

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From 2009 the newsletter will be published in May and November.

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Any queries please contact:

The Secretary General, Dr Alexander Yule: [email protected] OR

the Production Editor, Rachel Bullard: [email protected]

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2009

Nordic Congress of Radiography Copenhagen, Denmark

June 4-8, CAMRT 67th Annual General Conference Vancouver, Canada For further information www.camrt.ca

June 6-8 UKRC Annual Cngress Manchester, UK A three-day multidisciplinary scientific conference and technical exhibition. UKRC is aimed at all those involved in the field of radiological science. For further information www.ukrc.org.uk

June 10 58th Nordic Radiological Congress For more infotrmation www.nordiccongress.dk/

August 13-16, ,2009 17th Asian Conference of Radiological Technologists (ACRT); and Malaysia Singapore Radiographers Conference

coming eventscoming events

“Technology and Role Evolution” Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia For further information contact the society at: [email protected]

August 27 New Zealand Institute of Medical Radiation Technology (NZIMRT) Conference Rotorua Convention Centre www.nzimrt.co.nz

September 1 Rontgenveckan For further information www.swedrad.se

2011

“Imaging the Imagination” 18th Asian/Australasian Conference of Radiological Technologists (AACRT), and International Joint Conference of the Taiwan-Japan-Korea Radiological Technologists Taiwan, Taipai Website:www.twsrt.org.tw

➢ DeadlinesThe deadlines for receiving material for publication in the two issues each year of the ISRRT Newsletter are April 1 and October 1.

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other industry and professional leaders to offer their support to the advancement of international radiation medicine. Current Corporate members are:

– Agfa-Gevaert N.V. – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – Association of Educators in Radiological Sciences Inc. – Toshiba (Australia~ Pty. Limited, Medical Division – Technikon Natal – American Registry of Diagnostic Medical

Sonographers – Shimadzu – Dubai Dept. of Tourism, Commerce and marketing

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Australia Australian Institute of Radiography P.O. Box 1169, Collingwood, Victoria 3066 Tel: 61-3-9419 3336 Fax: 61-3-9416 0783 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.air.asn.auCouncil Member: Ms Pamela Rowntree Email: [email protected]

Austria Verband DRTA Österreich, Corvinusring 20 2700, Wiener Neustadt, Austria Tel: + 43 699 1749 8367; Fax: +43 2622 321 2685 Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.rtaustria.at Council Member: Ms Karin Haller Email : [email protected]

Barbados Barbados Association of Radiographers c/o X-ray Dept, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Martinsdale Road, St. Michael, Barbados Tel: 246 426-5378 Fax: 246 429-5374 Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.imagingandtherapy.bbCouncil Member: Derlwyn Wilkinson Email: [email protected] Belgium Medical Radiological Technicians of Belgium, Avenue des Paquerettes, 23 B - 1410, Waterloo, Belgium Tel: 32 64 55 71 99 Fax: 32 64 55 71 99 Email: [email protected] Member: Mr Eric Bertrand, Rue Provinciale 81, B-4042 Liers Email: [email protected] Belgium Vereniging Medisch Beeldvormers VMBV/Philippw Van Laer, Beukendref 96, 9080 Lochristi, Belgium Email: [email protected] Member: Mr Patrick Suvée Gerststraat 4, 8400 Roksem Email: [email protected] Benin Organisation Des professionnels En Imagerie Medicale Du Benin 02 BP 8125, Cotonou Tel: (229) 39-02-99Council Member: Mr Antoine Agbo 02 BP 8125, Cotono Email:[email protected]

Botswana Radiological Society of Botswana P.O. Box 80789, Gaborone, Bostwana Tel: (267) 585475; Fax: (267) 585475 E-mail Soc: [email protected]

Council Member: Mrs Avis N. C.Bareki, address as Society Email: [email protected] Burkina Faso Association Burkinabe du Personnel Paramedical d’Electro-Radiologie S/C CHNYO (Service de Radiologie) 03 BP 7022 Ouagadougou 03 Tel: 226 33 37 14 & 31 59 90/91 Poste 506 & 590 E-mail: [email protected] Member: Mr Landry Power Kabore, address as Society Email: [email protected] Cameroun Association Camerounaise du Personnel Technique d’Electroradiologie Médicale B.P. 927 Yaoundé Tel: 237-2236218; Fax: 237-2222086 E-mail: [email protected] Member: Mr Justin Paul Charles SEE Email: [email protected] Canada Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists, 10th Floor, 85, rue Albert Street Ottawa, ON K1P 6A4 Tel: 613 234-0012; Fax: 613 234-1097 Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.camrt.caCouncil Member: Rita Eyer Pt. 1110-234 Ronald Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R3J 3JR, Canada Email: [email protected]

Croatia Croatian Association of Engineers of Medical Radiology, Mlinarska 38, 10000 Zagreb Tel: 00 385 1 4669771 Fax: 00385 1 4669772 Email Soc: [email protected] Web Site:www.hdimr.hrCouncil Member: Mr Nenad Vodopija Vlascika 15, 10000 Zagreb Email: [email protected] [email protected] Cyprus Pancyprian Society of Diagnostic & Radiotherapy Radiographers c/o Mrs Maria Kyraiakides Radiotherapy Depart. Nicosia General Hospital, Nicosia -1450 Tel: 0035722801495; Fax: 0035722303471 Email: [email protected] Member: Mr Achilleas Kalaidjis, address as Society Email: [email protected]

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Czech Republic Czech Radiographers Society Sekretariat SRLA CR Na Zlate Stoce 14 370 05 Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic Email: [email protected] Website: www.srla.czCouncil Member: Mr Cestmir David, address as society Email: [email protected]

Denmark Foreningen af Radiografer i Denmark H. C. Orsteds Vej 70, 2. tv. DK 1879 Frederiksberg C Tel: 45-3537-4339; Fax: 45-3537-4342 Email: [email protected] Website: www.radiograf.dkCouncil Member: Ms Cgarlotte Graungaard Bech, Dragebakken 289, 5250 Odense SV Email: [email protected]

El Salvador Asociación Salvadoreña de Técnicos en Radiología e Imágenes Diagnósticas 6a calle poniente y 6a ave. sur reparto 6a calle, 3-8 bis #4, Santa Tecla Email: [email protected] Member: Mrs Elizabeth Ventura, address as Society Email: [email protected]

Estonia Estonian Society of Radiographers Sillutise 6, Parnu 80010 Tel: 372 44 7312; Fax: 372 44 73 102 www.eroy.eeCouncil Member: Ms Piret Vahtramae Sillutise 6, Parnu 80010, Estonia Email: [email protected] Ethiopia Ethiopian Radiographers Association P.O. Box 21850, Addis Ababa Tel: 15-50-76Council Member: Mr Napoleon Bogale P.O. Box 56324 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Tel: + 251 09 239768 Email: [email protected] Fiji Fiji Society of Radiographers P.O. Box 17415, Suva, Tel: 679-3215548 Email: [email protected] Member: Mr Jone Salabuco, address as Society Email: [email protected]

Finland The Society of Radiographers in Finland PO Box 140, 00060 Tehy, Finland Tel: 358 9 54227 521; Fax: 358 9 61500 267 Email: [email protected] Website: www.suomenrontgenhoitajaliitto.fi Council Member: Mr Marko Paananen, address as society

[email protected] Association Francaise du Personnel Paramedic d’Electroradiologie 47 Avenue de Verdier, 92120 Montrouge Tel: 33-1-49-121320; Fax 33-1-49-121325 Email: [email protected] Website: www.afppe.comCouncil Member: Mr Philippe Gerson, 1 Rue des Couloirs 92260 Fontenay-aux-Roses Email: [email protected]

Gabon Association du Personnel Paramedical d’Electroradiolgie du Gabonais BP 13326 LibrevilleCouncil Member: Mr Apollinaire Mberagana, address as Society Email: [email protected]

The Gambia The Gambia Association of Radiographers and Radiographic Technicians c/o X-Ray Department, Royal Victoria Hospital Banjul, The GambiaCouncil Member: Mr Abdou Colley, address as Society

Germany Deutscher Verband Technischer Assistenten in der Medizin e.V. Spaldingstrasse 110 B, D-20097 Hamburg, Tel: 0049 40 2351170 Fax: 0049 40 233373 Email: [email protected] Website: www.dvta.de Council Member: Susanne Huber Email: [email protected]

Ghana Ghana Society of Radiographers P.O. Box a602, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra Tel: 685488 Email: [email protected] Member: Mr Steven Boateng, address as society Email: [email protected] Greece The Panhellenic Society of Radiotechnologists, 73 Sokratous Str., Athens 104.32 Tel: 30 1-522-8081; Fax: 30 1-522-8081 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://get.to/pastaCouncil Member: Mr Dimitris Katsifarakis 36 Feraiou Str., 143.42 Filadelfia, Athens E-mail: [email protected]

Guyana Guyana Association of Medical Imaging Practitioners The Senior Radiographer's Office Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation New Market Street N/C Burge Georgetown, Guyana

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Hong Kong Hong Kong Radiological Technicians Association, P.O. Box 73549 Kowloon Central Post Office Kowloon, Hong Kong Tel: 852 3517 5451 Fax: 852 3517 5199 Email: [email protected] Website: www.hkrta.50g.com Mr Apollo Wong, The Department of Radiology, Kwong Wah Hospital, 25 Waterloo Road, Kowloon Email: [email protected] Kong Hong Kong Radiographers Association Dept. of Radiology, Tuen Mun Hospital, Tuen Mun, NT Tel: 852 22911161; Fax: 852 25747557 Email:[email protected] Website: hkra.org.hkCouncil Member: Mr Edward Chan Email: [email protected] Hungary Society of Hungarian Radiographers National Health Institute Dept. of Radiology 1135 Budapest, Szabolcs u. 33 - 35. Tel: 06-1-350-4764 Fax: 06-1-350–4765 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mrae.huCouncil Member: Ms Katalin Lukovich Email: [email protected]

Iceland Icelandic Society of Radiographers Felag Geislafraedinga, Borgartuni 6, 105, Reykjavik, Iceland Tel: 354-588 9770; Fax: 354-558 9239 Email: [email protected] Website: www.sigl.isCouncil Member: Mrs Katrin Sigurdardottir, address as Society Email: [email protected]

India Indian Association of Radiological Technologists, Department of Radiodiagnosis, PGIMER, Chandigargh 160012 Tel: 91 172 27476389 Fax: 91 172 2745768 Email: [email protected] Website: www.iart.org.inCouncil Member: Mr S. C. Bansal H. No. 388, Sector 38-A, Chandigarh 160036, Tel: 91 172 2691295 Mobile: 00 91 981503388 Email: [email protected] Ireland Irish Institute of Radiography and Radiation Therapy (IIRRT) 28 Millbrook Court, Kilmainham, Dublin 8

Tel (m): +353 87 1313795 Fax: +353 1 6790433 Email: [email protected] Website: www.iir.ie

Email: [email protected] Website: www.iir.ieItaly Federazione Nazionale Collegi Professionali Tecnici Sanitari Di Radiologia Medica Via Veio, 20, 00183 Rome Tel: 39 06 7759 0560 Email: [email protected] Member: Mr Stefano Braico Email: [email protected]

Ivory Coast Association Nationale des Techniciens d’Imagerie Médicale de Côte d’Ivoire 21 BP 854 Abidjan 21 Email: [email protected] Member: Yai Kouame Boniface 18 BP 720 Abidjan 18 Tel: 225 21253793 Fax: 225 07052526 Email: [email protected]

Jamaica Society of Radiographers (Jamaica) P.O. Box 38, Kingston 6 Tel: 809-977-2388; Fax: 809-977-2388 Email: societyofradiographers@yahooCouncil Member: Miss Claudia Tavares Radiology West, 34 Market Street, Montego Bay, Jamaica Email: [email protected] Japan Japan Association of Radiological Technologists, 31st Floor, World Trade Center Bldg. 2-4-1 Hamamatsu-cho Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-6131 Tel: 3-5405-3612 Fax: 3-5405-3613 Email:[email protected] Website: www.jart.jpCouncil Member: Mr Yoshiaki Kitamura, address as Society Email: [email protected] Kenya Kenya Association of Radiographers P.O. Box 30401, Nairobi 00100 Tel: +254 20 2714826, +254 723 976285 Email: [email protected] Member: Mr Charles Omondi PO Box 90231 Mombasa Kenya Tel: +254 725848273/254 314201 Ext. 3219 Email: [email protected]

Korea Korean Radiological Technologist Association, 250 Yang Jae -Dong, Seocho-Ku, Seoul 137-130 Tel: 82-02-576-6524/5; Fax: 82-02-576-6526 Email: [email protected] Website: www.krta.or.krCouncil Member: Mr Jeong-Kyu Lee, address as Society


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Latvia Latvian Society of Radiolographers Institute of Radiology 13 Pilsonu Street, Riga, LV 1002 Latvia Tel: 371 7144635 Fax: 371 7144635 Email: [email protected] Member: Ms Elita Rutka, address as society Email: [email protected]

Lebanon Lebanon Society of Radiographers The American University of Beirut-Medical Centre, School of Radiography PO Box 11-0236, Beirut 1107-2020 Tel: 01961 1 35000 ext: 5070 E-mail: [email protected] Member: Mr Ghassan Wadih Merheb, address as Society

Macau Macau Radiology Association PO Box No.: 9013, Macau Email: [email protected] www.home.macau.ctm.net/~mraCouncil Member: Mr Kok Leong Kei Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Macedonia Macedonian Society of Radiological Technologists c/o Miroslav Kostadniov, Institut za Radiolgija Klinichki Centar Vodnjanska 17, 1000 Skopje, Macedonia Tel: 389 2 115069; Fax: 389 2 1 66974 Email : [email protected] E-mail : [email protected] Member: Mr Zdravko Damjanovski, 32 Victor Villas, Great Cambridge Road London N9 9VP, United Kingdom Email: [email protected] Malaysia Malaysian Society of Radiographers c/o Department of Diagnostic Imaging Hospital Kuala Lumpur, 50586 Kuala Lumpur Tel: 03-2906674 Fax: 03-2989845 Email: [email protected] www.groups.yahoo.com/group/ms_radiographersCouncil Member: Salmah Ahmad Jabatan Pengimejan Diagnostic Hospital Kuala Lumpur, 50586 Kuala Lumpur. Email: [email protected] Malta Society for Medical Radiographers-Malta PO Box 9, Malta Tel: 00 356 2595 1772 Fax: 00 356 2124 4975 Email: [email protected] www.e-radiography.org/Council Member: Mr Miguel Pace Email: [email protected]

Mauritius Mauritius Association of Radiographers 131c Murray Avenue, Quatre-Bornes Tel: 464-2790 Email: [email protected] Member: Mr Dooshiant Jhuboolall 41 Rue des Fauvelles, 92400 Courberoie, France

Mexico Federacion Mexicana de profesionales Tecnicos en Radiologia e Imagen, Associaion Civil, Juan Badiano No. 21, Colonia Seccion XVI, Delegacion Tlapan, C.P. 14080 Tel: 52 55-73-29-11, Ext.1236 Fax: 52 55-73-09-94 Email: [email protected] Website: www.fmptri.org.mxCouncil Member: Mr Bernardo Santin Meza, address as society Nepal Nepal Radiological Society P.B. No. 5634, Central Office, Kathmandu Tel: 977 1 427 6232 Email Soc: [email protected] Member: Mr Shanta Lall Shrestha, address as Society The Netherlands Nederlandse Vereniging Medische Beeldvorming en Radiotherapie, Catharijnesingel 73, 3511 GM Utrecht Tel: 31-302318842 Fax: 31-302321362 Email: [email protected] Website: www.nvmbr.nlCouncil Member: Ms Sija Geers, address as Society Email: [email protected] New Zealand New Zealand Institute of Medical Radiation Technology, P.O. Box 25-668, St. Heliers, Auckland Tel: 0649 379 3059 Fax: 0649 379 3029 Email: [email protected] Website: www.nzimrt.co.nzCouncil Member: Joanne Anson Email: [email protected]

Nigeria The Association of Radiographers of Nigeria, 2-4 Taylor Drive, Medical Compound, P.M.B. 1068, Yaba, Lagos Tel: Sec: 053-254165/8 Ext. 2263 Email: [email protected] Member: Mrs O.O. Oyedele, Radiology Dept. Univesity College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State Email: [email protected] Norway Norsk Radiografforbund Raadhusgaten 4 N-0151 Oslo Norway Tel: 47-23 100 470; Fax: 47-23 100480 E-mail: [email protected]



Website: www.radiograf.noCouncil Member: Mr Jan Sorbo, address as society E-mail: [email protected]

Peru Asociación Peruana de Téchnicos Radiólogos Av. Grau 383 Dpto., 603 Lima 1, Lima Tel: 427-0578 Council Member: Mr Magno F. Arias Jiménez Mz E-1 Lt.3 Ciudad del Pescador - Bellavista, Callao 2

The Philippines Philippine Association of Radiologic Technologists, C/o Dr Yasmin Navarro Martinez Memorial Colleges and Hospital Caloocan City, Metro Manilla Tel: 288 8861; Fax: 288 4279 Email: [email protected] Member: Mr Rolando Banares, Chief Radiologic Technologist Martinez Memorial Medical Centre 198A Mabini St, Caloocan City, The Philippines

Portugal Associação Portuguesa dos Tecnicos de Radiologia Radioterapia e Medicina Nuclear, Av Miguel Bombarda, n.°36 - 9°H, 1050 - 165, Lisboa Tel: 351 -217 959 539; Fax: 351-217 959 592 Email: [email protected] Website: www.atarp.ptCouncil Member: Dr Graciano Paulo Email: [email protected]

Republic of The Association of RadiologicalChina Technologists of The Republic of China, Department of Radiology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital 201, Section two, Shipai Road, Taipei 11217, Taiwan Email: [email protected] Website: www.artroc.com.tw Tel: 8862-22876-8413; Fax: 8862-22876-8415Council Member: Ms Ngot-Swan Chong Email: [email protected] Republique Conseil national Des TechniciensDemocratique Radiologues RepublicDu Congo Democratique Du Congo B.P. 12.956, Kinshasa 1 Council Member: Mr Franck Bisumbula, address as Society Email: [email protected] Republic of Singapore Society of RadiographersSingapore Ang Mo Kio Central Post Office P.O. Box 765, Singapore 915609 Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.ssr.org.sgCouncil Member: Ms. Tan Chek Wee, Address as Society

Email: [email protected]

Senegal Association des Manipulators et Techniciens d’Imagerie du Senegal, BP 3270 DakarCouncil Member: Mr Amadou Tidjani Ball Email: [email protected]

Serbia The Society of Radiological Technicians and Nuclear Medicine Technicians of Serbia Pasterova 14 Street, Institute of Radiology and Oncology of Serbia, 11000 Belgrade Serbia Tel: 38 135 472347. Email: [email protected] Website: www.radteh.org.yuCouncil Member: Ms Slavica Pavlovic Email: [email protected]

Seychelles Seychelles Radiological Association c/o Radiology Section, Ministry of Health, P.O. Box 52, Victoria, MaheeCouncil Member: Mrs Sabina Panovska Email: [email protected] Slovenia Slovenian Society of Radiological Engineers Drustvo Radiloskih Inzenirjev Slovenije Zaloska cesta 7, S1-1000 Ljubljana Tel: 386 1 5431536; Fax: 386 1 5431 321 Email: [email protected] Website: www.dri-drustvo.siCouncil Member: Mr Dean Pekarovik Institute of Radiology, Clinical Center Zaloska cesta 7, S1-1000 Ljubljana Email: [email protected] South Africa Society of Radiographers of South Africa P.O. Box 6014, Roggebaai 8012, Cape Town, Tel: 27 21 419 4857; Fax: 27 21 421 2566 E-mail: [email protected] Member: Aladdin Speelman, Email: [email protected] Spain Asociacion Españnola de Tecnicos en Radiologia, C/ Reyes Magos 18, Bajos Dcha, 28009 Madrid Tel: 00 34 91-552 99 00 - 3105 Fax: 00 34 91-433 55 04 Email: [email protected] Website: www.aetr.org Council Member: Ms Marta Soto Garcia, address as Society Email: [email protected] Sri Lanka The Society of Radiological Technologists – Sri Lanka 262 Old Kottawa Road, Embuldeniya, Nugegoda 10250 Tel: 0094-01-833072; Fax: 0094-01-833100Council Member: Mr Sunil Balasooriya, address as Society Email: [email protected]

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Sweden Swedish Society of Radiolographers, International Secretary Dervla Tornquist Email: [email protected] Website: www.swedrad.seCouncil Member: Mr Bodil Andersson, Bronsaldersvagen 106, 226 54 LUND, Sweden Email: [email protected] Switzerland SVMTRA, Zentralsekretariat, SVMTRA/ASTRM, Stadthof Bahnhofstr.7 b 6210 Sursee Tel: 41 41 926 07 77; Fax: 41 41 926 07 99 Email: [email protected] Website: www.svmtra.chCouncil Member: Ms Jolanda Kollmann Email: [email protected] Tanzania Tanzania Association of Radiographers (TARA) c/- School of Radiography, P.O. Box 65005, Dar es Salaam Tel: 255-022-2151073; Fax: 255-022-2151599Council Member: Mr James M. Boyi, Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, P.O. Box 9084, Dar es Salaam Tanzania, Email: [email protected]

Thailand Society of Radiological Technologists of Thailand, Dept. of Radiological Technology Faculty of Medical Technology Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok 10700 Tel: 622 419 7173 Website: www. tsrt.or.thCouncil Member: Mr Sala Ubolchai Email: [email protected]

Togo Association Togolaise Des Techniciens De Radiologie et D’Imagerie Medicale S/CM AMIDOU Houdou, BP 30284, Lome Tel: (228) 25 25 91; Fax: (228) 25 25 91 Email: [email protected] Member: Amidou Houdou TSRIM, Chu-Campus Service de Radiologie (Pavillon Scanner), BP 30284, Lome Email: [email protected] Trinidad and Society of Radiographers-Trinidad &Tobago Tobago, General Hospital, Radiology

Department, Port of Spain Tel: 868-672-5136; Fax: 868-658-0225Council Member: Anushka Kattick-Mahabirsingh Tel Office: (868) 671 3566 Fax: (868) 665 0275 Email: [email protected] or Email: [email protected]

Turkey Turkish Society of Medical Radiological Technologists, Ege University Hospital Dept. of Radiology, Bornova-Izmir, Turkey Tel: 90 (232) 343 43 43/3275 or 3250-144 Fax: 90 (232) 445 23 94 Email: [email protected] Member: Havva Palaci Email: [email protected] www.radyoteknoloji.org.tr

Uganda Uganda Radiographers Association School of Radiography, Mulago Hospital P.O. Box 7051, Kampala Tel: 256 041 530137Council Member: Stephen Arubaku Bule, address as Society Email: [email protected]

Ukraine Ukrainian Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists, Lamouosov Str. 33/43, Kiev 03022 Tel: 38044 213 0763/483-61-26 Fax: 380 44 258 9726 Email: [email protected] Member: Dyemin Valentin Email: [email protected] United Kingdom Society and College of Radiographers 207 Providence Square Mill Street, London SE1 2EW Tel: 44-207 740 7200; Fax: 44-207 740 7204 Email: [email protected] Website: www.sor.orgCouncil Member: Sandie Mathers E-mail: [email protected]

USA American Society of Radiologic Technologists 15000 Central Avenue SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87123-3917 Tel: 505-298-4500; Fax: 505-298-5063 Website: www.asrt.orgCouncil Member: Donna E. Newman, Address as Society Email: [email protected]



Corporate Members of ISRRT• GE Healthcare Ltd., Bio-Sciences, UK• Durban University of Technology, Department of Radiography, South Africa• Shimadzu Medical Systems, Rydalmere, Australia• Toshiba (Australia) Pty Ltd., Adelaide, Australia

• Joint Review Commission on Education in Radiologic Technology, Chicago, USA• Agfa-Gevaert N.V.• ELEKTA Inc, Norcross, USA

President Mr Robert George 26 Myer Road Sturt, SA, Australia 5047 Tel: 61 8 8377 0664 Mobile: 61 419 813 928 Email: [email protected]

Vice PresidentsThe Americas Mrs B. Patricia Johnson 5 First Douglas Development St. Peter, Barbados Tel: 1 246 426 5378 Fax: 1 246 429 5374 Email: [email protected]

Asia and Australasia Dr Maria Y.Y. Law Department of Health Technology & Informatics

Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hung Hum, Kowloon Email: [email protected] Europe and Africa Mrs Katrin Sigurdardottir Hamratangi 17 270 Mosfellbaer, Iceland Tel: +354 861 2565 Email: [email protected]

Regional DirectorsThe Americas Dr Michael Ward Ph.D., RT(R), FASRT Associate Dean for Student Programs Barnes-Jewish College, Mailstop: 90-36-697, 4483 Duncan Saint Louis, Missouri 63110 Tel: (314) 362-9155; Fax: (314) 362-9250 Email: [email protected]

Asia and Australasia Mr Robert T.L. Shen Department of Radiology, Veterans General Hospital 201, Sec. 2 Shipai Rd., Taipei, Taiwan 11217 Tel: 886 2 28768413 Fax: 886 2 28768415 Email: [email protected]

Africa Mr Caesar Barare P.O. Box 29868 Nairobi 00202 Tel: +254 20 2726300 Ext. 43432 Email: [email protected]

Europe Ms Bodil Andersson Bronsaldersvagen 106 226 54 Lund, Sweden Tel: + 46 70 369 71 22 E-mail: [email protected]

Treasurer Dr Tyrone Goh 78A Lorong Marican Singapore 41 7277 Tel: 65 6772 5200 Fax: 65 6773 6853 Email: [email protected] Director of Education Ms Cynthia Cowling 192 Agnes Street, Rockhampton Queensland, Australia 4700 M: 61 439 508 322 Email: [email protected]

Director of Professional Practice Mrs Päivi Wood PO Box 140, 00060 Tehy Finland Tel: 358 9 54227 521 Fax: 358 9 61500 267 [email protected]

Director of Public Relations Dr Fozy Peer, PO Box 1435, Wandsbeck, KwaZulu-Natal South Africa 3631 Tel: 27 31 2401881 Fax: 27 31 2403519 Email: [email protected]

Secretary General Dr A. Yule 143 Bryn Pinwydden Pentwyn, Cardiff, Wales CF23 7DG United Kingdom Tel: 44 2920 735038 Fax: 44 2920 540551 Email: [email protected]

Education CommitteeThe Americas Dr Nadia Bugg, Radiologic Sciences, Midwestern State University, 3410 Taft Blvd. Wichita Falls, TX 76308, USA Tel: 940 397 4571; Fax: 940 397 4845 Email: [email protected]

Africa Jenny Motto 74 Nottingham Road, Kensington Johannesburg 2094, Republic of South Africa Tel (w): 27 11 559 6065/6106 Fax: 27 11 559 6227 Email : [email protected]

Europe Ian Henderson FCR DCR(R) MSc PgCHE Email: [email protected]

Asia and Australasia Assoc Professor Pam Rowntree Discipline Leader, Medical Radiations School of Physical & Chemical Sciences QUT, GPO Box 2434 Brisbane Australia 4001 Tel: 61 7 3864 2346; Fax: 61 7 3864 1521 Email: [email protected]

Professional Practice CommitteeThe Americas Ms Sharon Wartenbee, RTR, BD, CDT 504 Autumn Lane Sioux Falls, SD 57105 USA Email: [email protected]

Asia and Australasia Mr Stenver Lin Cheng Hsun, BSc, MSc, PH.D Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology Director of the Department of Radiological Technology, Taiwan

Email: [email protected]

Africa Stephen Bule Lecturer Radiography & Radiology programs Department of Radiology, Mulago Hospital Medical School Faculty of Medicine, Makerere University P.O. Box 7051, Kampala, Uganda, East Africa Tel: 256 772 441304 Email: [email protected]

Europe Dimitris Katsifarakis Email: [email protected]

Public Relations CommitteeThe Americas Mr Sean Richardson Department of Radiology & Imaging Queen Elizabeth Hospital Martinsdale Road, St. Michael. Barbados Tel: 1 246 435 8645; Fax: 1 246 429 5374 Email: [email protected]

Asia and Australasia Ms Tan Chek Wee 5 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119074 Tel: 65 67724852; Fax: 65 67729 6320 Email: [email protected] Europe Stefano Braico Email: [email protected]

Africa Sumbo Oyedele email: [email protected]

Finance Committee Dr T. Goh, Mr R George, Dr A. Yule, Mrs P. Johnson, Dr M. Law See Board of Management for Finance Committee addresses.

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