Criteria for FSCMR

The FSCMR recognizes the SCMR member physician, scientist, or technologist with a strong dedication to the SCMR and the field of CMR. The FSCMR award recognizes a significant level of involvement, dedication, and accomplishments consistent with the overall mission of the society.

When you achieve FSCMR, you will be on your way to becoming a leader in your field. If you are a trainee member, early in your career, there are things that you can do to prepare for a future application.

Please use the information below as a guide and contact SCMR with any questions.

• Once you have completed your training, contact SCMR to convert your “Trainee Membership” to a full “Regular Membership” and remain a member in good standing for at least three years.
• Apply for SCMR Level II and/ or Level III certification (Clinical Track)
• Get the most out of your membership with SCMR by utilizing the resources offered, attending Annual Scientific Sessions, and volunteering on committees to network with members who can help you get involved in some of the activities required for FSCMR such as:
• Co-authoring peer-reviewed scientific papers on CMR. (Five is the minimum requirement for Research Track, three is the minimum for Technologist Track)
• First or Senior-authoring an original research paper (One is the minimum requirement for Research Track)
• Lecturing on CMR at the local, regional, national, or international level (Three is the minimum requirement for Research Track)
• Instructing in CMR educational programs (Two is the minimum for Technologist Track)
• If you are a technologist with certification, track the cases you have scanned over three years (Three hundred is the minimum number of cases for Technologist Track)
• Fill out the FSCMR application online and submit with application fee, current CV, and required documentation.

Please see below the Fellow of the Society of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance criteria.

All Candidates Must

• Have completed training (residency, fellowship, graduate, post-graduate)
• Currently be a full SCMR Member (Regular or Technologist) in good standing*
  *When applying for the 1 September deadline, applicants must renew their membership before applying
• Have been an SCMR Member for the past 3 consecutive years*
  *For those with at least 3 non-consecutive years of membership, a multi-year membership may be purchased prospectively to meet this requirement. Have a distinguished record of CMR science, education, or clinical practice
• Submit a CV or resume
• Pay an application fee
• Select either the Research, Clinical or Technologist Track

Research Track

For any SCMR member (physician, scientist, or technologist) actively engaged in CMR research.

Research Track Requirements

• Active in CMR research
  • Co-authored at least five (5) peer-reviewed scientific or review papers on CMR*
    *Cardiact CT related papers will not be considered

  AND

  • Minimum of one (1) of the five papers above must be first-authored or senior-authored (corresponding author)*
    *Upload of papers in pdf format and listing of paper citations in application required

  AND

  • Presented at least three (3) lectures on CMR at local, regional, national, or international meetings*
    *Must provide course name, location, date and topic of talk in the application
• $200 due upon submission of your application
• Note: Annual SCMR Membership dues will increase by $100 to maintain your FSCMR status, beginning with your next membership renewal.

Clinical Track

For physician members who are not necessarily involved in CMR research, but who are active in CMR clinical practice.

Clinical Track Requirements

• SCMR Level II or Level III certified (Must upload certificate)
• Active in clinical CMR, or CMR education
  • 300 cases performed over the past 3 years**
    *Letter of Attestation from Institution/ lab director required- TEMPLATE AVAILABLE
    CASE LOGS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
    **Cases performed post training, as an independent practitioner
    

  OR

  • Organized a local or regional CMR educational event*
    *Event program with applicant’s name highlighted is required along with naming of event in the application

  OR

  • Participated as an instructor in at least two (2) CMR educational programs*
    *Must provide course name, location, date and topic of talk in the application
• $200 due upon submission of your application
• Note: Annual SCMR Membership dues will increase by $100 to maintain your FSCMR status, beginning with your next membership renewal.

Technologist Track

For technologist members active in CMR and in the SCMR.

Technologist Track Requirements

• MRI technologist certification (or equivalent in country of residence)*
  *Must upload proof of certification
• • Active as a CMR technologist in clinical scanning, research, or education 300 cases scanned over the past 3 years*
    *Letter of Attestation from Institution/ lab director required
    CASE LOGS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

  OR

  • Co-authored at least three (3) peer-reviewed scientific or review papers on CMR*
    *Upload of papers in pdf format and listing of paper citations in application required

  OR

  • Participated as an instructor in at least two (2) CMR educational programs*
    *Must provide course name, location, date and topic of talk in the application
• $75 due upon submission of your application
• Note: Annual SCMR Membership dues will increase by $30 to maintain your FSCMR status, beginning with your next membership renewal.