Chapter Information

Chapter Information

Please click on the blue highlighted word post card to see the Post Card sent out.

Creating Chapters within the WSRT

The Benefits for the Profession and the Individual

In the next few weeks,

radiology professionals in Wisconsin will be receiving a post card in the mail inviting them to consider the creation of Modality “Chapters” within the state society.

What is a Chapter?

            A Chapter is a group of registered Radiology professionals that practice in the same modality. They come together to discuss how to improve and advance professional practice in that specific modality.  Chapters in specific modalities are recognized at the National level (ASRT), and representative have a vote in the House of Delegates each year.

How is a Chapter Structured?

            A state Chapter would be structured similarly to the ASRT structure for National Chapters.  This means the members of each chapter would have to be active, voting members of the WSRT, certified in the modality they work in, and currently holding a position in that modality.  There would need to be at least 1 leader within each chapter.

How is the State Chapter connected to the ASRT?

            Once a Chapter is created in the state, the leader would contact the representative of the National Chapter.  The National representative would provide direction and guidance.  All members of the Chapter would have access to the “chat line” set up by the ASRT to stay connected with the National representative of that Chapter and Chapter members from other states.  The sharing of ideas and information will become Nation wide!

            A member of the state Chapter may want to run for National Chapter delegate.  This would allow that individual to be involved and vote in the House of Delegates annually.  They would not only represent the state of Wisconsin but every state that has a Chapter in that modality.  To run for this office, a person would have to be an active member of the ASRT and the WSRT for 2 years prior to nomination for this position.

What Modalities have recognized Chapters in the ASRT?

Bone Densitometry                                                Nuclear Medicine

Cardiovascular-interventional technology        Quality Management

Computed Tomography                                        Radiation Therapy

Education                                                                Radiology

Magnetic Resonance                                             Sonography

Mammography

Management

Medical Dosimetry

Military

            This information is just a brief  overview.  The subject has been raised for discussion and the committee is very interested in hearing your thoughts on moving in this new direction.  Please contact any of the committee members listed below with your thoughts and questions before August 15, 2010.

            Thank you in advance for your participation in this discussion.

Committee Members