Join the SMRT: Membership Categories & Information
2022 SMRT Membership Categories & Information
2021 membership applications are no longer available.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact membership@ismrm.org.
NEW for 2022: SMRT Trainee & SMRT Associate membership categories!
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for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine.
Membership Calendar
SMRT membership runs on a calendar year basis and is effective January 1 through December 31. Membership applications may be submitted year-round.
NOTE: Applications submitted between:
- January 1 and September 30 are effective for the current calendar year. Approved applicants will receive all publications mailed since January 1, and will be invoiced in October for the following year’s dues.
- October 1 and December 31 are effective for the following calendar year. Benefits will begin on January 1.
Membership dues are not refundable.
For further information on joining the SMRT, please contact the SMRT Central Office by calling +1 (510) 841-1899 or emailing membership@ismrm.org
Group Memberships
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on group memberships, including discounts!
SMRT Membership Types & Fees
SMRT has a membership option for everyone. Please read about our membership types below to help you select the option that best meets your needs and qualifications.
Full Member Fees:
- US $110.00 NO Journal
- US $160.00 ONE Electronic Journal (JMRI or MRM)
- US $210.00 BOTH Electronic Journals
- US $320.00 ONE Print Journal (JMRI or MRM)
- US $530.00 BOTH Print Journal
Full Member Multi-Year Options:
- 2-year (24 months) with NO Journal US $215.00
- 3-year (36 months) with NO Journal US $315.00
Description:
An individual who is certified or a registered radiographer/technologist in MR imaging as defined by the standards in the country where they reside. Full Members have voting rights and are able to hold office and serve on ISMRT committees.
Requirements for Application:
- Completed online membership application
Affiliate Member Fees:
- US $110.00 NO Journal
- US $160.00 ONE Electronic Journal (JMRI or MRM)
- US $210.00 BOTH Electronic Journals
- US $320.00 ONE Print Journal (JMRI or MRM)
- US $530.00 BOTH Print Journal
Affiliate Member Multi-Year Options:
- 2-year (24 months) with NO Journal US $215.00
- 3-year (36 months) with NO Journal US $315.00
Description:
An individual non-radiographer/technologist working in an MRI-related field who shares the purpose of the ISMRT but is not a practicing radiographer/technologist. Affiliate Members do not have voting rights or be able to hold office; however, they are able to serve on ISMRT committees.
Requirements for Application:
- Completed online membership application
- Resume/CV (uploaded with application)
Trainee Member Fees:
- US $30.00 NO Journal
- US $80.00 ONE Electronic Journal (JMRI or MRM)
- US $130.00 BOTH Electronic Journals
- US $240.00 ONE Print Journal (JMRI or MRM)
- US $450.00 BOTH Print Journals
Qualification/Description:
An individual actively enrolled in a full-time or part time (min 0.5EFT) academic program in an accredited institution for:
- Diploma in Medical Imaging/MRI or equivalent;
- Degree in Medical Imaging/MRI or equivalent;
- MRI Certification or equivalent;
- Master’s Degree in Medical Imaging/MRI or equivalent;
- Ph.D. in Medical Imaging/MRI or equivalent; OR
- Recently graduated from one of the above mentioned accredited programs.
Qualifying individuals may remain a trainee member for up to three (3) years after receiving their Diploma or Degree. Trainee members do not have voting rights or be able to hold office; however, they are able to serve on ISMRT committees.
The applicant must submit a Trainee Verification Letter (TVL) with the application process.
- The Trainee Verification Letter must be on institute letterhead, written by your current supervisor or advisor, and must include the following information:
- Your current degree track (Associates, Bachelors, Masters Candidate, Masters, Ph.D. Candidate or Ph.D. Fellow/Post Doc)
- Date you received your degree, or expected date to receive your degree
- Current focus of study or research
- Eligibility for trainee membership must be confirmed annually with a new TVL.
Requirements for Application:
- Completed online membership application
- Trainee Verification Letter
Associate Member Fee:
- US $30.00 NO Journal
Qualification/Description:
An individual residing in a financially restricted country or has limited personal income. The individual seeking membership must be a certified or registered radiographer/technologist in magnetic resonance imaging as defined by the standards in the country they reside. The maximum annual income for Associate Membership is the equivalent of US$10,000.00. Associate Members have voting rights and are able to hold office and serve on ISMRT committees.
Membership is only permitted following submission of a letter from the applicant, the employer, or a governmental authority verifying that the normal membership dues would constitute an excessive financial hardship.
Download the required Income Verification Form here.
Requirements for Application:
- Completed online membership application
- Income Verification Letter
Emeritus Member Fees:
- US $30.00 NO Journal
- US $80.00 ONE Electronic Journal (JMRI or MRM)
- US $130.00 BOTH Electronic Journals
- US $240.00 ONE Print Journal (JMRI or MRM)
- US $450.00 BOTH Print Journals
Description:
An Emeritus Member is a SMRT Full Member who has paid the specified regular dues for five (5) consecutive years and has retired from more than casual employment.
- Current SMRT members interested in changing to an Emeritus membership are asked to contact the ISMRM/SMRT membership department:
Email: membership@ismrm.org
Phone: +1 925 825 SMRT (7678). - Emeritus Members receive all of the same benefits as Full Members but at a savings of more than 70%!
