ISMRT - a section of ISMRM

What ISMRT - a section of ISMRM does

ISMRT (International Society for MR Radiographers & Technologists) is a non-profit professional membership society founded in 1993, operating as a dedicated section of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM). Headquartered in Concord, California with approximately 30 employees, ISMRT serves certified and practicing MR radiographers and technologists globally, providing standardized professional development, MR safety training, continuing education, certification support, and networking. The organization is governed by ISMRM and funded through membership dues, donations, and educational programs rather than external investment.

ISMRT's core service portfolio centers on a learning management system (E-Learning Center), MR safety resources, the proprietary Magnetic Resonance Curriculum document, a CE credit tracking and transfer service, scholarship and professional development awards (including the John A. Koveleski Award and the ISMRT-ARRT Professional Development Grant), and access to two ISMRM peer-reviewed journals (Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Magnetic Resonance in Medicine). Community engagement is delivered through national chapters, divisions, ISMRM study groups, the Discourse-based ISMRT Social Hub, virtual meetings, and an annual scientific meeting that rotates internationally (2026 Cape Town; 2027 Vancouver).

The business model is subscription-recurring, anchored by annual individual membership dues, with supplementary revenue from corporate memberships, donations, meeting registrations, and educational programs. Distribution operates through a multi-channel mix: the online member portal and E-Learning Center for self-serve access, regional chapters and divisions as localized field channels, annual scientific meetings and virtual meetings for high-touch engagement, and a multi-platform social media presence (Facebook, X, Bluesky, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram) plus the Signals Newsletter for awareness and retention. Pricing tiers and fee structures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

ISMRT - a section of ISMRM

Legal name

International Society for MR Radiographers & Technologists (ISMRT)

Website

https://smrt.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ISMRT is a non-profit professional membership society and section of ISMRM, serving MR radiographers and technologists worldwide through continuing education, MR safety resources, annual scientific meetings, and a global chapter and study group network, funded by annual membership dues.

Ownership category

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Product category

Healthcare Professional Association

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

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Compliance, Certification & Continuing Education LMS

Education/Education Technology (EdTech) & Digital Learning/Learning Management Systems (LMS) & Learning Experience Platforms (LXP)

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Core LMS Platforms (Academic & Corporate)

Education/Education Technology (EdTech) & Digital Learning/Learning Management Systems (LMS) & Learning Experience Platforms (LXP)

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Learning Technology & LMS/LXP Implementation

Business & Public Services/HR, Staffing & Recruitment Services/Training, Learning & Development Services

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Educational Digital Courseware & Learning Platforms (LMS-Integrated)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Publishing (Books, News, Magazines)/Educational & Academic Publishing (Textbooks, Scholarly, STM)

Keywords

• MR radiographer society
• MRI continuing education
• Professional membership association
• Magnetic resonance safety training
• Radiologic technologist certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Concord

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees provide the primary recurring revenue stream for ISMRT, supporting organizational operations, educational programs, and member services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ISMRT is a non-profit professional membership society, operating as a section of ISMRM, that sells annual memberships to MR radiographers and technologists worldwide. Members receive continuing education through the E-Learning Center and MR Safety Resources, access to peer-reviewed ISMRM journals, participation in annual and virtual scientific meetings, regional chapters and divisions, study groups, career services, and eligibility for scholarship and award programs such as the John A. Koveleski Award and the ISMRT-ARRT Professional Development Grant.

Product overview

ISMRT (International Society for MR Radiographers & Technologists) is a professional membership society operating as a section of ISMRM, not a commercial product company. The organization provides a portfolio of member services including the E-Learning Center for continuing education, MR Safety Resources, Annual Meetings and Virtual Meetings for professional development, Scholarship Fund and Professional Development Awards for member financial support, the Social Hub (Discourse) for community engagement, Study Groups and Chapters/Divisions for specialized networking, and access to ISMRM Journals. These services work together to support MR radiographers and technologists throughout their professional careers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ISMRT E-Learning Center Learning management system offering online courses and continuing education (CE) credit access for MR radiographers and technologists.
• Annual Scientific Meetings Annual in-person scientific meeting bringing together MR radiographers, technologists, and the wider ISMRM community for scientific sessions, education, and networking.
• Virtual Meetings Online meeting program providing remote access to ISMRT educational events, webinars, and conferences for members worldwide.
• Career Center Online employment marketplace connecting MR radiographers and technologists with job opportunities in the healthcare industry.
• Scholarship Fund & Professional Development Awards Financial support programs including the John A. Koveleski Award for Professional Development, Annual Meeting Stipend, and the ISMRT-ARRT Professional Development Grant for members.
• ISMRT Social Hub (Discourse) Online community forum (powered by Discourse) where ISMRT members can network, discuss MR topics, and share professional knowledge with peers.
• ISMRM Journals Access Access to peer-reviewed scientific journals Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, provided as part of ISMRT/ISMRM membership.
• CE Track & Transfer Service Service enabling ISMRT members to track and transfer continuing education (CE) credits across professional certifications such as ARRT.
• MR Safety Resources Educational materials and resources focused on magnetic resonance safety practices and protocols for clinical MR environments.
• Magnetic Resonance Curriculum Comprehensive curriculum document outlining the knowledge and skill standards for MR technologists, available as a downloadable PDF.
• Corporate Membership Program Sponsorship program for organizations (corporate members) that support ISMRT's operations, education programs, and initiatives in exchange for recognition and engagement with the MR professional community.

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ISMRM (International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISMRT is a Section of ISMRM, the parent organization. ISMRT serves as the dedicated professional society for MR radiographers and technologists within the broader ISMRM community. ISMRT members have access to ISMRM journals (Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Magnetic Resonance in Medicine) and study groups.
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISMRT partners with ARRT to offer the ISMRT-ARRT Professional Development Grant, supporting radiologic technologists in their professional advancement and certification maintenance.
• Corporate MembersminorOthersCorporate membership program supporting the organization. Corporate members are listed separately and contribute to the society's operations and initiatives.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM): SIIM is a professional society focused on imaging informatics, AI, and IT in medical imaging — areas increasingly relevant to MR technologists. It represents an emerging peer whose educational content and CE offerings intersect with ISMRT's MR-focused curriculum, particularly as AI in MRI expands.

Broad incumbents

• American College of Radiology (ACR): ACR is a major US radiology professional organization providing accreditation, practice guidelines, and education relevant to MR imaging departments. It overlaps with ISMRT in setting standards and providing educational resources that reach the same technologist audience, but at an institutional/practice level rather than individual technologist focus.
• International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM): ISMRM is ISMRT's parent organization and the broader scientific society for MR physicians, physicists, and scientists. While ISMRT is a section of ISMRM, ISMRM itself offers the wider scientific meeting, journals, and study groups that ISMRT members access, functioning as both a parent and the broadest incumbent in MR professional engagement.
• European Society of Radiology (ESR): ESR is the leading European radiology society with a large annual congress (ECR), European Diploma in Radiology, and education programs. It is a broad incumbent whose educational reach into MRI technologists and radiographers overlaps with ISMRT's mission in the EMEA region.
• Radiological Society of North America (RSNA): RSNA is the largest radiology professional society globally, with an annual meeting, journals (Radiology), and extensive CE programs that include MR imaging content. It is a broad incumbent whose offerings overlap with ISMRT's at the technologist/CE layer but at a much wider scope.

Direct peers

• Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT): CAMRT is the national Canadian credentialing and membership body for medical radiation technologists, with comparable certification, CE, and member services for MRI technologists. It is the closest national-level peer to ISMRT's radiographer/technologist mission.
• European Federation of Radiographer Societies (EFRS): EFRS represents national radiographer societies across Europe and supports MR radiographer education, research, and continuing professional development. It directly parallels ISMRT's regional coordination and educational mission for MR technologists outside North America.
• American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT): ASRT is the largest US professional membership society for radiologic technologists, including MR subspecialty tracks. It offers a directly comparable value proposition of CE credits, CE tracking, certification support, advocacy, and an annual meeting — competing with ISMRT for the same MR technologist member base in the US.
• Section for Magnetic Resonance Technologists (SMRT) — historical/regional naming variant: The historical "SMRT" acronym (predecessor to ISMRT's current branding) was widely used to refer to the technologist section of ISMRM. While ISMRT is the entity analyzed here, MR technologist communities in Australia/New Zealand (e.g., ASMIRT) and regional MR technologist groups serve as comparable professional bodies with parallel membership and CE models.

Regional players

• British Institute of Radiology (BIR): BIR is a UK-based radiological society offering events, publications, and education across imaging modalities including MRI. It serves as a regional peer with comparable educational and professional development offerings, primarily addressing a UK/European audience that ISMRT also targets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/ismrm_smrt

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