Student Leadership Development Program

ASRT Student to Leadership Development Program (SLDP)

A three-year program offering students a chance to learn the ASRT, attend educational sessions, and network with medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals.

Status: Applications are open

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Application Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited medical imaging or radiation therapy program.
• Current ASRT student member.
• Proof of current affiliate membership (excludes Military applicants).
• Completed application and essay.
• Signed letter of recommendation from your program director.

Note: Check with your affiliate for any additional application requirements.

Selected Participants Receive

• Airfare, housing, and a stipend for meals and other travel expenses.
• An educational program designed just for students.
• An insider’s look into the world’s largest association for medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals.
• Expanded opportunities for professional growth.
• Three years of continuing SLDP opportunities.
• An in-depth look at advocacy planning and current issues, including a case study.

Online Course Topics

• Governance Overview
• Parliamentary Procedures and Advocacy
• Strategic Planning
• Legal Issues and Affiliate Compliance
• Association Management and Communication
• Leadership Principles

Program Expectations

• Engagement in all activities for the full three-year program.
• Maintain eligibility requirements for ASRT voting membership.
• Maintain affiliate membership throughout the three-year program.
• Complete all required coursework, including (but not limited to): Leadership Academy Modules, Online Advocacy Academy Modules, and the Professional Mentor Program.
• Participate in ASRT Communities discussions.

Funding provided by the ASRT Board of Directors.

Professional Mentor Program

ASRT Professional Mentor Program

Passionate about supporting the next generation of medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals? Volunteer as a mentor in the SLDP to share your knowledge, foster leadership skills, and make a lasting impact on the future of our profession.

For more information, email governance@asrt.org.

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