Spring2011
President's Letter
by Mark H. Awh, M.D.
Dear CMRS Members:
As we are all aware, healthcare is undergoing transformative change, and the CMRS is no exception. After careful consideration, the Board of the CMRS has decided to join forces with and become a part of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM). Effective March 15, 2011, the CMRS will be begin the process of integrating with the ISMRM. We feel that this move will offer improved benefits to our members and a long term opportunity for membership in an outstanding MR focused society. Additionally, CMRS will also work with the ISMRM to create a study group within ISMRM that supports the clinical practice of MR.
CMRS members in good standing will still receive the eVision, CMRS credentialing, protocol assistance and peer networking through our website through November 1, 2011 in addition to discounted tuition to the annual educational meeting being held June 23 – 26, 2011 in Orlando, Florida.
In addition to receiving the benefits of the CMRS through October 2011, CMRS physician members will receive full membership in the ISMRM through December 31, 2011. Members will receive reduced rates to the ISMRM annual meeting, courses, workshops and chapter meetings, a 25% discount at the ISMRM bookstore and access to over 6,000 archived scientific oral presentations. The fee to participate in 2011 “Study Groups” will also be waived for physicians who are not already ISMRM members.You will also be able to purchase either of two electronic journals at a cost of $50/journal.
CMRS technologist members in good standing will also receive benefits of the CMRS through October 2011 and membership in the ISMRM sister society, the Section for Magnetic Resonance Technologists (SMRT) through December 31, 2011. The fee to participate in ISMRM “Study Groups”, SMRT online education and a CE Credit Activity Report is included with membership in the SMRT. This is in addition to a quarterly electronic newsletter, reduced rates to the SMRT annual and regional meetings, and ISMRM meetings and workshops.
We are confident that this opportunity to join forces with ISMRM and SMRT will allow our members to enjoy the benefits of these two MR focused societies for years to come, and to continue to promote the highest standards of clinical excellence in MR.
Sincerely,
Mark H. Awh, M.D.
President
In this Issue:
ARTICLES- MRI Diagnosis and Follow-up of a Paraglenoid Cyst Treated by Percutaneous Aspiration: A Case Report.
- Flexor Femoris Muscle Complex: Spectrum of Injury
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