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Abstract Submission Checklist

Here’s what you’ll need to submit an abstract:

  • A great topic! See the lists below for topic ideas.
  • An ASRT web account.
  • A 100–200-word description of your presentation.
  • 3–5 course learning objectives.
  • An electronic copy of your curriculum vitae or resume in .txt, .doc or .docx format; file size cannot exceed 500KB.
  • A professional headshot of yourself (for use on our website and mobile app) following these guidelines:
    • You are the only person in the photo.
    • Professional appearance.
    • The photo need not be taken by a professional photographer but no selfies, please!
    • File size cannot exceed 500 KB.
  • A 100-200 word speaker biography.
  • Recommended: a course outline in .txt, .doc, .docx or .pdf format; file size cannot exceed 500KB.
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Conference Speakers Guidelines

Description

Speakers develop and present quality, up-to-date continuing education lectures for the intended audience. All presentations must adhere to the ARRT definition of a continuing education activity:

A learning activity that is planned, organized and administered to enhance the professional knowledge and skills underlying the professional performance that the R.T. or R.R.A. uses to provide services to patients, the public or the medical profession. To qualify as a CE activity, it must provide sufficient depth and scope of a subject area.

Time Commitment

Speakers typically spend 60 hours to develop their lecture and attend the conference.

Skills

Speakers must have up-to-date professional knowledge and an aptitude for presenting complex technical information in a concise, understandable manner. Speakers also must have a polished, professional appearance and the confidence to impart information in an engaging way.

ASRT Educational Symposium & Annual Governance & House of Delegates Meeting

ASRT Educational Symposium & Annual Governance & House of Delegates Meeting


The 2024 call for speakers has closed. The 2025 submission portal is now open until September 30, 2024.

Topic Ideas for Educational Symposium

We’re looking for speakers with diverse professional experience to share their expertise with an audience of radiologic imaging and radiation therapy professionals. Sessions are 60 minutes long, and all speakers must deliver their presentations in person. Topics could include:

General Interest

  • Anatomy and pathology with sectional anatomy correlation.
  • Trauma, mobile and operating room imaging.
  • Radiation protection.
  • Digital imaging best practices.
  • Patient care, safety, scope of practice, practice standards and ethics.
  • Communication skills.
  • Emerging technologies and treatment techniques.
  • Scientific research and case studies.

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Computed Tomography

  • CT radiation dose.
  • Coronary CT.
  • CT angiography.
  • Trauma CT.
  • Neurological emergency CT.
  • Positron emission tomography (PET) and CT.
  • Diseases of the brain, chest, abdomen or pelvis.
  • Contrast media considerations and safety.

Management

  • Service excellence: patient care and safety.
  • Informatics, including picture archiving and communication systems (PACS), radiology information systems (RIS), digital imaging and communications in medicine (DICOM), and workflow.
  • Fiscal management, including budget preparation, revenue growth, expense control and exam volume.
  • Employee satisfaction, including mentoring and other human resource management skills.
  • Compliance, including state, federal, Joint Commission and accreditation agencies' regulations.

Women’s/Breast Imaging

  • Digital breast tomosynthesis.
  • Stereotactic breast biopsy.
  • Digital mammography.
  • Imaging breast implants.
  • Breast density current issues.
  • Breast ultrasound.
  • Breast MRI.
  • Bone densitometry.
  • Quality management.
ASRT Radiation Therapy Conference

ASRT Radiation Therapy Conference
 

The 2024 call for speakers will be open Sept. 1 through Dec. 31, 2023.

Topic Ideas for Radiation Therapy Conference

We’re looking for speakers in the radiation oncology field to present to radiation therapy and medical dosimetry professionals on a variety of topics to help them learn new skills and send them home with actionable ideas. RTC is held in partnership with the American Society for Radiation Oncology and the Society for Radiation Oncology Administrators meetings. Sessions are 60 minutes long, and all speakers must deliver their presentation in person. Topics could include:

  • Emerging technologies and protocols for clinical efficiency and improved accuracy.
  • Methods to improve workflow.
  • Career pathways and insights.
  • Image-guided, hybrid imaging and adaptive radiation therapy methods.
  • Patient care, safety, immobilization methods, simulation practices and patient positioning techniques.
  • Scope of practice and ethics.
  • Improving communication with colleagues and patients.
  • Workplace concerns, such as the public health care reform, cybersecurity, documentation, budgeting and staffing.
  • Medical dosimetry and treatment planning.
  • Scientific research and case studies.
  • Controversial topics that affect patient health.
  • Educational delivery models, teaching strategies and student support.
  • AI applications within radiation oncology.
ASRT@RSNA

ASRT@RSNA


The 2024 call for speakers will be open Aug. 1 through Dec. 10, 2023.

Topic Ideas for ASRT@RSNA

We’re looking for diverse and engaging speakers to share cutting-edge information at the world’s largest scientific and educational meeting for the radiologic sciences. ASRT@RSNA is held during the Radiological Society of North America’s Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting and offers continuing education specifically targeted to radiologic technologists. Sessions are 60 minutes long, and all speakers must deliver their presentation in person. A wide range of topics are welcome, including:

  • Patient assessment and safety in imaging services delivery.
  • Quality initiatives for effective and efficient imaging services.
  • Economics of imaging.
  • Radiation safety and dose reduction.
  • Emerging technology and innovative practices.
  • Global imaging trends.
  • Staffing and education solutions.
  • Population needs and patient advocacy.
  • Scientific research and case studies.
  • AI applications in medical imaging.

Please note: Compensation is not available for ASRT@RSNA speakers. All speakers must comply with RSNA’s financial disclosure requirement.

ASRT Live

ASRT Live


Abstract submissions are always open!

Topic Ideas for ASRT Live

We’re looking for dynamic educators and experts in the radiologic sciences to present live and recorded webcasts for medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals. Webcasts are 60 minutes long and presented virtually. Topics must relate to the ARRT® content specifications for one or more professional disciplines:

  • Bone Densitometry
  • Breast Sonography
  • Cardiac Interventional Radiography
  • Computed Tomography
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Mammography
  • Nuclear Medicine Technology
  • Radiation Therapy
  • Radiography
  • Registered Radiologist Assistant
  • Sonography
  • Vascular Interventional Radiography
  • Vascular Sonography

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About ASRT

The mission of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists is to advance and elevate the medical imaging and radiation therapy profession and to enhance the quality and safety of patient care.

ASRT strives to be the premier professional association for the medical imaging and radiation therapy community through education, advocacy, research and innovation.

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Radiation Therapy Conference

Chicago ◆ September 15 - 17, 2019

Deadline for submissions is Feb. 17, 2019


Submit an Abstract

How To Submit an Abstract


Here's what you'll need to submit an abstract:

  • A great topic! See a list of topic ideas.
  • An ASRT web account.
  • An electronic copy of your curriculum vitae or resume in .txt, .doc or .docx format; file size cannot exceed 500KB.
  • A professional headshot of yourself (for use on our website and mobile app) following these guidelines:
    • You are the only person in the photo.
    • Professional appearance.
    • The photo need not be taken by a professional photographer but no selfies, please!
    • File size cannot exceed 500 KB.
  • A 100-200 word description of your presentation.
  • Course objectives.
  • A course outline in .txt, .doc or .docx format; file size cannot exceed 500KB.

View a Sample Abstract

Tips and Topic Ideas for Speaking

Presentation Tips

See this helpful tip sheet to help your presentation to be successful.

Topic Ideas for Educational Symposium

We welcome presentations from all medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals. Topics could include but are not limited to:

Computed Tomography

  • CT radiation dose
  • Coronary CT
  • CT angiography
  • Trauma CT
  • Neurological emergency CT
  • Positron emission tomography (PET) and CT
  • Diseases of the brain, chest, abdomen or pelvis
  • Contrast media considerations and safety

General Interest

  • Anatomy and pathology with sectional anatomy correlation
  • Trauma, mobile and operating room imaging
  • Radiation protection
  • Digital imaging best practices
  • Patient care, safety, scope of practice, practice standards and ethics
  • Communication skills
  • Emerging technologies and treatment techniques
  • Scientific research and case studies

Management

  • Service excellence: patient care and safety
  • Informatics, including picture archiving and communication systems (PACS), radiology information systems (RIS), digital imaging and communications in medicine (DICOM), and workflow
  • Fiscal management, including budget preparation, revenue growth, expense control and exam volume
  • Employee satisfaction, including mentoring and other human resource management skills
  • Compliance, including state, federal, Joint Commission and accreditation agencies' regulations

Women's Imaging

  • Digital breast tomosynthesis
  • Stereotactic breast biopsy
  • Digital mammography
  • Imaging breast implants
  • Breast density current issues
  • Breast ultrasound
  • Breast MRI
  • Bone densitometry
  • Quality management

Topic Ideas for the Radiation Therapy Conference

We’re open to all submissions, but some ideas for presentation topics include:

  • Controversial topics that affect our patients and their health
  • Medical dosimetry and treatment planning
  • Emerging technologies and treatment protocols for clinical efficiency and improved accuracy
  • Career pathways and insights
  • Cone-beam and other image-guided radiation therapy methods
  • Patient care, safety, immobilization methods and patient positioning techniques
  • Scope of practice and ethics
  • Improving communication with colleagues and patients
  • Workplace concerns including the Affordable Care Act, documentation, budgeting, staffing, etc.
  • Scientific research and case studies