International Speakers Exchange Award

Each year thousands of radiologic science professionals from around the world come together to share best practices, the latest research results and knowledge gleaned from many years of experience. The International Speakers Exchange Award program provides the opportunity for two outstanding ASRT members to travel to one of these conferences each year and present to an audience of their peers and other related health care professionals.

United Kingdom Radiological Congress

United Kingdom Radiological Congress

The 2017 UKRC was held June 12-14, 2017 in Manchester, England. This joint meeting of the British Institute of Radiology, the Society and College of Radiographers, the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine, and the Royal College of Radiologists covers all aspects of diagnostic imaging and oncology, as well as radiology informatics and service delivery. For more information about the upcoming meeting, please visit http://ukrco.org.uk/.

CAMRT Annual General Conference

The Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists Annual General Conference was held April 27-30, 2017 in Ottawa, Ontario. This event provides radiologic technologists and radiation therapists with professional development opportunities in an educational setting. The conference offers networking and leadership opportunities, as well as a forum for challenging intellectual analysis. Lecture and seminar programs of professional relevance for each discipline are available, as well as an essay and exhibit competition. For more information, visit http://www.camrt.ca.

Give Yourself an Advantage for Next Year

Now is a great time to begin thinking about the topic you'd like to discuss in front of an international audience. You can also sign up for the ASRT Affiliate Speakers Bureau to further establish yourself as an expert in your field.

What Does the Award Include?

  • Invitation to present in front of an international audience of radiologic science professionals
  • Conference registration expenses to either the CAMRT or UKRC meeting
  • Travel between the United States and the country of the meeting location
  • Lodging for up to five nights
  • $500 stipend to cover food and related costs

Selection Criteria

Give yourself the best opportunity to be selected as a presenter. Your application and résumé should answer the following questions:

  • Is the proposed topic significant and relevant to what’s going on in health care today?
  • Is this topic of interest to an international audience?
  • Is the applicant qualified to present about this topic?
  • Does this applicant seem likely to continue researching or writing about this topic in the future?