| PHYSICIAN FEES | ||
| Level 1 – member rate | $ 50 | |
| Level 1 – non-member rate | $ 100 | |
| Level 2 – member rate | $ 150 | |
| Level 2 – non-member rate | $ 300 | |
| Level 3 – member rate | $ 300 | |
| Level 3 – non-member rate | $ 600 | |
| Grandfathering – Members | $ 400 | |
| Grandfathering – Non-Members | $ 800 | |
Below are example templates for letter writers attesting to the successful completion of SCMR requirements:
SCMR Level I Template-Track A
SCMR Level II Template
SCMR Level III Template
PLEASE NOTE: Letter of Verification Applications are reviewed on the first of every month and can take up to 8 weeks to process.
Level I
Level I competency can be achieved by meeting the requirements of either Track A or B.
Track A is tailored for fellows or residents in training, and Track B is designed for physicians who have completed medical training.
The mentored cases and time spent in training in Track A in can also be applied towards meeting Level II certification requirements.
Track A (Formal fellowship or residency training)
It is recommended that all training programs (cardiology, internal medicine, radiology, pediatric cardiology, and nuclear medicine) incorporate basic training in CMR to familiarize the trainee with the indications, methods and applications of CMR.
Level I CMR competency can be achieved by meeting the following requirements, typically during the course of residency or fellowship training:
- A minimum of 1 month of cumulative (need not be consecutive) exposure to the methods and applications of CMR.
- Training must be under the aegis of a Level II or preferably Level III qualified mentor.
- Training must provide exposure to the topics listed in Table 1 below.
- Exposure to a minimum of 50 mentored cases.
Documents Required:
ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED AS ONE PDF FILE
- Letter of verification from the trainee’s laboratory director or qualified mentor verifying that the above requirements have been met.
The letter MUST be on appropriate letterhead with the laboratory director/ mentor’s contact information and follow EXACT format and wording provided in the template: SCMR Level I Template- Track A
Track B (Course*-based training)
*If you are a course director seeking support in planning Level I course, please click here.
This track is designed primarily for physicians who have completed medical training. Level I CMR competency can be achieved by meeting the following requirements, typically attained during a dedicated training course:
- The course must include a minimum of 2 full days of intensive, live instruction (either in person or remotely via a video-conferencing platform) in the indications, methods, and applications of CMR.
- The course director must be Level II or preferably Level III qualified.
- The course must cover all topics listed in Table 1 below. These topics may be presented as both didactic lecture and as case studies.
Documentation Required:
ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED AS ONE PDF FILE
- Proof of attendance
- Course syllabus
- Letter from the course director verifying that the course meets the SCMR Level I requirements. The letter MUST be on appropriate letterhead with the course director’s contact information and follow EXACT format and wording provided in the template:
SCMR Level I Course Verification Letter Template- Track B
Table 1:
Topics to be covered in Level I training:
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PLEASE NOTE: Letter of Verification Applications are reviewed on first of every month and can take up to 8 weeks to process.
Level II
Level II training refers to the additional training in 1 or more areas that enables some cardiologists to perform or interpret specific procedures or render more specialized care for specific patients and conditions. This level of training is recognized for those areas in which an accepted instrument or benchmark, such as a qualifying examination, is available to measure specific knowledge, skills, or competence. Level II training in selected areas may be achieved by some trainees during the standard 3-year cardiovascular fellowship, depending on the trainees’ career goals and use of elective rotations. It is anticipated that during a standard 3-year cardiovascular fellowship training program, sufficient time will be available to receive Level II training in a specific subspecialty. In the case of CMR, Level II training is required for individuals who wish to perform and interpret CMR examinations as part of their practice of cardiovascular medicine.
Documents required:
ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED AS ONE PDF FILE
- Fellowship completion letter (Template)
This letter MUST be on appropriate letterhead from a Level 2 or 3 director, with the director’s contact information and EXACT format and wording provided in the template - Copy of appropriate board certification
- Copy of active medical license
- CV or resume
PLEASE NOTE: Letter of Verification Applications are reviewed on first of every month and can take up to 8 weeks to process.
Level III
Level III training requires additional training and experience beyond the standard 3-year cardiovascular fellowship to acquire specialized knowledge and competencies in performing, interpreting, and training others to perform specific procedures or render advanced specialized care at a high level of skill. In the case of CMR, Level III training would enable the trainee to direct a CMR laboratory or train others in CMR. As for other noninvasive imaging modalities, Level III training in CMR requires training in multimodality imaging.
Documents required:
ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED AS ONE PDF FILE
- Fellowship completion letter (Template)
This letter MUST be on appropriate letterhead from a Level 3 director, with the director’s contact information and EXACT format and wording provided in the template - Copy of appropriate board certification
- Copy of active medical license
- CV or resume
SCMR Level III Letter Template
PLEASE NOTE: Letter of Verification Applications are reviewed on first of every month and can take up to 8 weeks to process.
Grandfathering: coming soon
To provide a path to verification for established physicians to enable them to:
- Support trainees by allowing a local experienced individual to write mentor letters for verification of Level II/III physicians – and support local technologists
- Recognize expertise when present and unquestionably the individual as supported the growth/awareness/practice of CMR of their career.
Individuals who are eligible for Level II or Level III verification or who meet current legacy criteria outlined in the 2018 training document should apply through those pathways.
2018 SCMR training Guideline Document.
Documentation Required:
1. Cover letter from applicant addressing:
- Summary of past training, clinical experience, and attestation that they do not qualify for Level II or III verification by the standard pathways detailed in the SCMR training document (2018).
- Detail of the # of cases (not a log) read over the last two years. If < 200 cases over two years please detail circumstances (% clinical effort, and provide a total number of cases read over a longer period, or additional details to allow the committee to understand your past clinical experience in CMR, with a general minimum of >100 cases / year over a longer period of time). A case log may be requested via random audit.
- Total hours of CMR related CME over last two years (ok to indicate that > 40 hours). If < 40 hours CMR Relevant CME over last two years, provide FTE over the last two years and share total CMR related CME over a longer period of time, with a goal of representing > 20 hours / year CMR related CME. If audited (random) certificates would be requested.
- Who the author of the supporting letter writer is, if applicant requested & how they know that individual (professionally, personally, proximity, etc) and how that individual is aware of their CMR expertise. If letter writer appointed by the verification committee just note that.
- Attestation that their medical license & staff privileges are in good standing.
2. Letter from Level III verified Physician who is aware of the work in the field agreeing with the conference of this designation. See below of letter template.
Level III Practitioner Letter of Support
This letter should be submitted to hq@scmr.org with this subject line: Grandfathering MD APPLICANT NAME
The Verification committee can help identify an individual to provide a letter of support as needed. If you need a recommended mentor, please email hq@scmr.org.
APPLY NOW FOR GRANDFATHERING: Coming soon!
PLEASE NOTE: Letter of Verification Applications can take up to 8 weeks to process.
