RAD-AID and CAMRT are now accepting applications for this program!
The CAMRT is very pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with RAD-AID, a non-profit organization, whose mission is to increase and improve radiology resources in developing and impoverished countries. This Fellowship will establish opportunities for CAMRT member participation in RAD-AID missions around the world starting in 2016. Recipients of this award will join RAD-AID’s project teams in international initiatives designed to improve access to quality medical imaging for populations in need.
Please consider applying for this new opportunity to use your skills in service to developing regions of the world. The experience of working in a multidisciplinary team for radiology around the world can be personally and professionally fulfilling as you learn about other cultures and health care systems to use your talents for improving global health.
Learn more about this exciting opportunity, your eligibility and the requirements for application on the RAD-AID CAMRT Fellowship website.
I am wondering if any members of CAMRT have taken this opportunity and if they would like to share their experience.
Thanks,
Craig Smith
Hi Craig,
I was a fellow in Arusha, Northern Tanzania, in early February 2017. As Marinette has mentioned in her comment, I have also taken so much out of that trip. I’m a multimodality tech who was able to help out in different areas within the hospital. After that experience, I proceeded to become part of the RAD-AID organization. I’m a program manager for RAD-AID, the technologist program. Therefore, I help recruit, interview, and select candidates from all over the world for upcoming projects. Moreover, I self-funded at trip back, as it was such a great experience the first time around (and a wonderful experience the 2nd time around!).
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I’d be happy to answer your questions:D
amlugossy@outlook.com
-Anne-Marie
Hi,
I just came back from Arusha, Tanzania on a month long fellowship in November. It was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had as a radiographer and as a traveller. You get to experience how things work in the other side of the world. We have many similarities but many differences as far as resources, schooling, and approach to situations. If anything, I took more away from it (through experience and interpersonal approaches) than me providing input (x-ray guidance) for their benefit.
I would research the RAD-AID throughly. The emails of directors and coordinators are all there. They are highly motivated and easy to communicate with online (considering time difference). I was truly fortunate to receive fellowship sponsored by CAMRT.
Merry Christmas! I hope that helped a bit.
-Marinette L.