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MESSAGE FROM THE SMRT PRESIDENT |
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Vera
Kimbrell, B.S., R.T. (R)(MR)
SMRT President, 2012-2013
“After an outstanding meeting in Melbourne,
Australia, the SMRT looks forward to April
2013 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.” |
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My fellow MR
Technologists and Radiographers,
The change of seasons is upon us and it has been a
busy time in MR land. Healthcare reform and budget
cuts have seen many of us working short staffed at
frantic paces. Although never a…
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MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR: The Evolution Continues |
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Julie Strandt-Peay, B.S.M.,
R.T., (R)(MR), FSMRT
“This inaugural issue contains topics that
have been included in previous versions of
the newsletter as well as new information
and more direct links to the SMRT website.” |
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Greetings,
Were you surprised to look at your in-box and see
the latest SMRT publication effort? E-Signals
will be sent to you; no more needing to log on the
website after a new posting is announced! It has
been the
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SMRT PUBLICATIONS GO ELECTRONIC & SOCIAL MEDIA UPDATE |
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Rhonda Walcarius,
B.Sc.,R.T.(R)(MR)
Chair, Publications Committee
“Also new to the SMRT is the
subcommittee headed by Greg Brown, Social
Media.” |
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effort to stay current and “go green,” the SMRT
has made changes to it publications. At the May 2012
Annual Meeting in Melbourne, the SMRT Policy Board
unanimously voted to approve the home studies to go
“electronic.
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EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT: MENTORING & MORE |
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Rosemary Fisher, R.T.(R)(CT)(MR)
Chair, 2012-2013 Education Committee
“The Call for
Papers IS NOW OPEN! The submission deadline
is 17 December 2012.” |
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| We work
hard every day to keep our profession moving
forward and improving MRI for our patients. Whether
you are working in research or clinical setting, the
SMRT Annual Meeting is a venue to share …
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SMRT & THE RSNA ASSOCIATE SCIENCES CONSORTIUM |
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Cindy
Comeau, B.S., R.T.(N)(MR), FSMRT
Chair, External Relations Committee
“As the current
External Relations Chair I invite the SMRT
membership to forward me your suggestions on
topics or speakers that would fit into the
subject of “Emerging Technologies.” |
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Associated Sciences Consortium is a working group
sponsored by the RSNA representing several
professional societies in radiologic sciences,
technology and administration. The Consortium’s
first ...
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SMRT 2013 ANNUAL MEETING: SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, USA |
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G. Barry Southers, BRST, R.T.
(R)(MR)
Chair, 2013 Annual Meeting Program Committee
Make plans now to attend the 2013 SMRT
Annual Meeting! |
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and Education Committees would like to invite MR
technologists/radiographers, professionals and
students from around the world …
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SMRT HOMESTUDIES: A PHYSICS PRESENTATION |
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Anne
M. Sawyer, B.S., R.T. (R)(MR)
Editor, SMRT Home Studies
“ . . . the term ‘gradient echo sequence’ is
somewhat unspecific, as even images acquired
with the most common sequences employing the
gradient echo for data acquisition can
significantly differ in signal, contrast,
artifact behavior, and sensitivity to, eg,
flow. This is due to the different use of
sequence timing and basic sequence building
blocks such as spoiler gradients or specific
radiofrequency (RF) pulse phase patterns.” |
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| We are
pleased to present the SMRT Educational Seminars,
Volume 15, Number 3: “MR Physics: Gradient Echo &
Parallel Imaging.” This is the 57th accredited home
study developed by the SMRT…Read
more… |
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E-Signals
is a publication by the International Society for
Magnetic Resonance in Medicine for the benefit of the
SMRT membership and those individuals and
organizations that support the educational programs
and professional advancement of the SMRT and its
members. This inaugural issue is the compilation of
the leadership of the SMRT and the efforts of the
staff in the ISMRM Central Office. |
