CAMRT-MB Events

Shandi Strong has a long history of volunteerism in the 2SLGBTQ+ Community.  Shandi continues to support Winnipeg’s 2SLGBTQ+ community by volunteering, participating and providing content and photography for various community events and for the Rainbow Resource Centre.  She wrote regularly for Outwords Magazine and has been involved in many roles for Pride Winnipeg.  Throughout all this, she maintains a profile in local media speaking on Transgender related issues and enjoys speaking to groups, schools and organizations about her personal journey in an effort to foster understanding and raise awareness of Transgender issues.  Shandi released her autobiography “Growing A Pair” in February 2018 and was one of the first mentors for Big Brothers Big Sisters PRISM program for 2SLGBTQ+ youth.  Shandi was the first ever transgender Grand Marshall of Winnipeg’s Pride Parade and she has also received the “Trailblazer” award from the Manitoba LGBT*Chamber of Commerce.  For many years, Shandi has organized and spoke at the annual Trans Day of Remembrance and in 2018 she instigated and lead a group of volunteers to create Winnipeg’s Annual Trans March to celebrate trans lives by brining the community together.  Most recently, Shandi was recognized by L’Oreal Canada as a “Woman of Worth” honouree.  Shandi volunteers in various capacities to support the 2SLGBTQ+ community.  During the 2016 Provincial election, Shandi was nominated and ran as the first ever openly transgender provincial candidate in Canada for the Manitoba Liberal Party.  She ran again in the 2019 and 2023 Provincial elections.  Since 2016 she has stayed active in politics working as the constituency assistant to Dr. Jon Gerrard, former MLA for River Heights, the Manitoba Liberal Caucus and as the secretary for the Manitoba Liberal Women’s Association, President for the Fort Garry Constituency Association and sites on the 2SLGBTQ+ Commission of the Manitoba Liberal Party.

James Senyk holds a Bachelor of science in biochemistry. He is a registered technologist in X-ray and MRI with14 year’s experience working in clinical and research MRI. James started the RAIN project with partners five years ago as a passion project.

Jordan Veale is a dedicated medical radiation technologist (MRT) with over 13 years of experience as an educational assistant in the Medical Radiologic Technology program at Red River College Polytechnic. His role has been instrumental in mentoring future healthcare professionals and delivering high-quality education in the field.

Jordan is a current member of the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) MRT Exam Validation Committee, where he contributes his expertise to uphold standards in MRT education and certification. His commitment to the profession extends beyond his teaching role; he has volunteered in various capacities with both CAMRT and the former Manitoba Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (MAMRT).

A passionate advocate, Jordan emphasizes the importance of recognizing the critical role of medical radiation technologists within the healthcare team. He works tirelessly to promote the visibility and value of MRTs, striving to ensure they receive the acknowledgment they deserve in the healthcare system.

Through his contributions to education and advocacy, Jordan Veale continues to inspire students and colleagues in the medical radiation technology field, fostering a culture of respect and recognition for all MRTs. His unwavering dedication reaffirms the vital impact MRTs have on patient care and the healthcare community as a whole.

Sandra Luke graduated from the St. Boniface General Hospital School of Radiography program (Winnipeg) in 1989.  This was the start of a career in which she has held many roles – general radiography technologist, mammographer, clinical instructor (MRT), didactic instructor (MRI/S, MRT), DI department manager, and quality assurance manager for the regional DI program.  Sandra was fortunate as well to work as an RTR in Australia for a short time.  After graduating she aspired to work in the United States and held memberships in the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) for several years.  She currently works at Red River College Polytechnic as an instructor in the MRT program. In 2002 she earned her Advanced Certification, Radiography status while simultaneously receiving her MRI/S diploma from Red River College.  In 2019, she completed the Radiation Safety Officer Level 1 course and leads several programs at Red River College Polytechnic under this umbrella. Sandra started volunteering for her provincial organization, MAMRT, as the public relations spokesperson.  She was featured in the city newspaper under the careers section.  The same year she started her lengthy tenure volunteering with the CAMRT.  Sandra has volunteered with the CAMRT for almost 25years.  Here are some of the volunteer positions she has held at the CAMRT: • Judge for National Essay/Exhibit Competition • Best Practice Guidelines Committee (MRI) • Item Writing Committee (Radiography) • Research Grant Committee • Board of Directors (Treasurer – 2 years; VP – 1 year) • Nominating Committee • Course/Webinar Reviewer • Professional Practice Advisory Council • Exam Validation Committee (member and Chair) • Facilitator for a full length CPD course • Advocacy Advisory Council • Education Advisory Council Sandra is passionate about her profession and fully supports her professional associations.  It is demonstrated through her commitment to all these volunteer positions.  Her dedication was proven during her own personal battle with cancer as she continued to work and made a trip to Ottawa for a board of directors meeting while undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Sandra advocates for the MRT profession at every opportunity given to her, be it through media publications that she has written or speaking opportunities.  She promotes volunteerism to her students and colleagues and is constantly recruiting MRTs for volunteer positions both at the provincial and national levels.  She is proud to be recognized in the MRT community as a champion of the profession and loves to share her knowledge obtained through her many years of experience.  Her dedication to the profession has been demonstrated by her receiving the following recognitions: • CAMRT Life Member • CAMRT Outstanding Service Award • MAMRT Rita Eyer Leadership Award • MAMRT Honorary Life Membership • MAMRT Colin Maxwell Memorial Award

Sandra is a life-long learner and encourages others to continue learning in their chosen profession and about all MRT professions at every opportunity.

Cynthia Kulczycki is a full-time instructor at RRC Polytech in the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program, a division of the Allied Health Sciences Department.

Cynthia, an alumna of Red River College herself, graduated from the Medical Radiologic Technology Program in 2002.  A few years later, furthering her education, graduating from the Michener Institute in 2006 with a specialty in Magnetic Resonance Imaging.  Since becoming an educator, Cynthia has been committed to teaching excellence, achieving a Certificate in Adult Education and most recently completing the ENVISION Leadership Training Program at RRC Polytech.

Since August of 2016, Cynthia has been a passionate educator, coming to Red River College Polytechnic directly from Industry with extensive clinical Medical Radiation Technology experience.  Through her roles as both a General Duty MRI Technologist, and Charge MRI Technologist at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Cynthia has fostered a passion for the field of MRI and a desire to teach the next generation of MRI Technologists.

Cynthia has volunteered with the CAMRT, sitting on several committees, including the Exam Validation Committee, Exam writing working group, and most recently the Best Practices Guidelines Committee representing the field of MRI.

Christine Preachuk has been an MRT for almost 30 years. She started as a general duty x-ray technologist, working in rural and clinic settings before joining the team at HSC in 2000. In 2009, she became the clinical instructor, holding this position until 2021, when she moved into a management role in the Diagnostic Imaging program. She currently oversees CT, X-ray, Mammography and MRI at HSC, as well as MRI at Pan Am Clinic. Christine was a board member for the previous MAMRT for 10 years. She is also an original member and the current chair of the ad hoc committee for self-regulation for MRTs and sonographers in Manitoba and is proud that the application was completed and submitted in 2021 and is currently sitting with Government for review. She has also volunteered with the CAMRT over the years in various capacities, including exam item writing, exam validation committee (2 years as committee chair), competency profile working group and is a current member of the Education Advisory Council. Christine is also on the Advisory Committee for the textbook “Merrill’s Atlas for Radiographic Positioning”, and is the current instructor for the CAMRT CPD course, “The Chest Image”. In her spare time, Christine is involved in the Ukrainian community and loves singing with one of the local performing Ukrainian choirs.

Breanne Peddle graduated from the School of RT before departing to start her career as a Radiation Therapist at the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. Breanne has clinical experience in treatment delivery, simulation, brachytherapy, and also assisted in preparing and assessing patients on clinical trials in the radiation therapy department. She also had experience on the Accreditation Team, the Quality Assurance Committee and Integrated Safety Committee.

Breanne has also been very active with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT), serving as a Board Member for 4 years, and volunteering her time with multiple endeavors including the Professional Practice Advisory Council, CAMRT Foundation, and Item Writing.

Last September, Breanne moved back to her home province of Manitoba after accepting a position as RT Manager at CancerCare Manitoba, and has been in this role since then.

Tim Smith has led MAHCP’s internal and external communications team and advocacy efforts since 2021, following two years of directly supporting MAHCP’s president.  He has extensive experience in stakeholder engagement, issue management, government relations and strategic communications.  Prior to MAHCP, Tim worked for two Manitoba health ministers and in the non-profit sector.

Jenna MacLaine has been a Medical Radiological Technologist at Thompson General Hospital for 18 years. She was educated as an MRT (Radiological Technology) at Red River College Polytechnic and holds a BSc in Human Science from Athabasca University and the CT Imaging Certificate (CTIC) from CAMRT. Jenna recently became a fellow of the CAMRT in 2022.

Taking on many volunteer roles at MAMRT, Jenna’s volunteering provincially culminated in a 4-year term as MAMRT President. Following that, she was nominated and was elected to the CAMRT Board of Directors in 2019, serving on the Board since July of 2020. Jenna has served on the CAMRT Board as Treasurer, Vice President and is now President. Internationally Jenna volunteers with RAD-AID, which has included an outreach trip to Tanzania in 2020 and a role as Associate Program Manager for RAD-AID’s International Learning Program since 2021.

Jenna has participated in CAMRT’s Leadership Development Institute in 2012. She is a life-long learner, has attended a variety of provincial, national and international conferences, and is a dedicated volunteer with the profession and her community.

Jonathan Torchia describes himself as a go getter, community builder and connector who lives every day like it is his last. He is an ex-paramedic for the City of Winnipeg who realized that grinding and stressing his life away wasn’t the end goal of life. So he decided to buy a business and dive into something totally foreign, but yet familiar. He now has a new lease on life.

Jonathan is the Race Director for the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service Half Marathon, 10K and 5K. Jonathan’s philosophy can be summed up into one word “give” and this event definitely proves that. With the focus of giving volunteers the support they need to succeed and giving back to the community, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service Half Marathon sells out every single year while also giving back hundreds of thousands of dollars to local causes.

Conference Pass: In-Person

Award Ticket

Those who register for any in-person pass have this included in their ticket price

Conference Pass: Virtual

REGISTRATION POLICIES

If you registered as a member or a student member, but your CAMRT membership status cannot be verified, your registration will be cancelled, you will be refunded and you will have to re-register at the non-member rate.  This will be communicated to you prior to cancellation.

CANCELLATION POLICY

If you are unable to participate in the event after registering, the following cancellation policy applies to all pass types:

• Full refund until August 23, 2024, less $25 administration fee
• 50% refund between August 24th and September 20th, 2024, less $25 administration fee
• No refunds after September 21st, 2024
• Substitutions are permitted until September 20th, 2024
• Changes and cancellations cannot be made online.  Requests must be emailed to events@camrt.ca
• Refunds will be processed after the conference

The Aurora would not be  possible without the support of our Sponsors. Interested in becoming a sponsor? Find the prospectus and sponsorship application here.

Platinum Sponsor, Welcome Reception

Hologic — above all else — is guided by our purpose, our passion and our promise. Our purpose is to enable healthier lives everywhere, every day. Our passion is to champion women’s health globally. Our promise is The Science of Sure®, a commitment to provide healthcare professionals with clinically differentiated, high-quality products.

The Science of Sure reflects who we are as a leading innovator in women’s health, helping healthcare professionals around the world.

Our innovations are designed to achieve exceptional clinical results, making it possible to detect, diagnose and treat illnesses and other health conditions.

It’s just part of our dedication to improving the health and well-being of our patients and communities.

www.hologic.com 

Gold Sponsor, Speaker

As a Life Science company and reliable partner, Bayer in Radiology is committed to developing products, tools and services all aimed at increasing diagnostic confidence and operational efficiency.

While constantly endeavoring to further optimize contrast media and injection, we continue to pave the way in new and emerging branches such as radiology informatics.

A wide range of products, best-in-class service, expertise and know-how – that is what Bayer in Radiology stands for.

www.radiology.bayer.ca

Gold Sponsor, Speaker

Shared Health is Manitoba’s provincial health authority, providing provincial planning, health services and operational support for Manitoba’s health system. With more than 18,000 employees, our teams support provincial planning, health service delivery and operational support across all areas of the provincial health system – and in every community and health region.

This includes a full range of diagnostic services in communities across Manitoba. With more than 80 points of access, Shared Health is proud to be Manitoba’s leading provider of public laboratory, diagnostic imaging and non-invasive cardiac testing services.

Our team of nearly 3,000 lab, imaging, medical and support staff form the heart of our business, providing patients and clinical providers with support that is vital to the diagnosis and treatment of Manitobans.

www.sharedhealthmb.ca 

Bronze Sponsor, Refreshment

BioSyent is a Canadian specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving the lives of patients and supporting healthcare providers with unique and innovative products.

www.biosyent.com

Bronze Sponsor, Refreshment

At Ultraray Medical, we’ve been supplying Canadian made radiation protection wearables and accessories since 1985. We are also the largest single focused national health imaging distributor in Canada.

With field representatives and distribution centres across the country, we pride ourselves on attentive, one-on-one service that makes the difference. In fact, nobody in the industry works harder to ensure the product or solution recommended is the best for the application and budget of their client.

https://ultraraymedical.com/

Exhibitor

GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology, pharmaceutical diagnostics, and digital solutions innovator, dedicated to providing integrated solutions, services, and data analytics to make hospitals more efficient, clinicians more effective, therapies more precise, and patients healthier and happier.

We have extensive reach throughout the global healthcare system for medical technology, pharmaceutical diagnostics, and digital solutions, underpinned by resilient, sustainable practices and products, and a commitment to growing access to care.

GE HealthCare is an $18 billion business with over 50,000 employees committed to making it easier for clinicians to give quality care and improve patient outcomes.

Each year, we serve more than 1 billion patients, facilitating more than 2 billion procedures. Our installed base includes over 4 million pieces of equipment in our Imaging, Ultrasound, Patient Care Solutions, and Pharmaceutical Diagnostics segments.

With a global footprint and vast installed base of four million devices and as an established global leader, GE HealthCare is an enabler of connected care, improved clinical insights, and better outcomes that is uniquely positioned to deliver superior results, reliable partnerships, and sustainable growth.

We have been leveraging advancements in machine learning and AI for the last decade to improve diagnosis quality and enhance radiology and clinical workflows.

www.gehealthcare.ca

Exhibitor

Methapharm is committed to offering safe and effective products to help diagnose patients in Canada. Come and ask us what is new!

www.methapharm.com

Exhibitor

Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals (MAHCP) is the professional union representing over 7,000 allied health care professionals in Manitoba.

www.mahcp.ca