90 years of the MAMRT

1929-2019

2019 marked the 90th anniversary of the Manitoba Association of Medical Radiation Technologists!  The very first association to form in Canada for “X-ray Technicians”, as they were then known, was formed in Winnipeg, by William (Bill) Doern and Claude Bodle, in 1929.  The profession of Medical Radiation Technology, as it is now known, encompasses four distinct specialties in the related disciplines of Radiological, MRI and Nuclear Medicine, as well as Radiation Therapy.

To celebrate this significant event, the MAMRT hosted a 90th Anniversary Celebration Event at the Fort Garry Hotel on November 23, 2019.  At the celebration, MAMRT President Jason Lewis announced that a star in the Ursa Major Constellation has been named in honour of MAMRT, through the “Say It with a Star Program” with the Manitoba Museum.

“A star presents us with one of the most inspirational, beautiful, and enchanting of all symbols; it is a bright light in a darkened sky.  MRTs across our province shine in their role as healthcare providers and knowing that the MAMRT star is shining brightly down on them will only further inspire our members to achieve their goals and dreams.  No matter where you are in Manitoba, or in Canada, or in the world, for that matter, you can look up, and know that you  are one of the rising stars.  The future is looking bright”.

Additional materials from the MAMRT 90th Anniversary Celebration:

To view the MAMRT 90th Anniversary Program, click here

To view the MAMRT Star (SAO 14573) Adoption Certificate, click here

Click here to read the star data on the MAMRT Star (SAO 14573)

Use the Constellation Finder and the Star Finder charts to locate the MAMRT Star.

Click here to view greetings sent on behalf of the Alliance of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologist Regulators of Canada

Click here to view greetings sent on behalf of the Canadian Radiation Protection Association

The Province of Manitoba proclaimed November 3 – 9, 2019 as Medical Radiation Technologists Week.  Click here to view the proclamation.

View photos from the MAMRT 90th Anniversary Celebration here.