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JMIRS is the official peer-reviewed journal of the CAMRT
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09/04/2026

🎉 A milestone worth celebrating!🎉

As of September 2026, JMIRS has received 705 submissions, nearly matching our entire 2025 submission volume. This continued growth reflects the strength, passion, and dedication of the medical radiation sciences community.

Thank you to every author, reviewer, editor, and reader who contributes to the success and impact of JMIRS. We look forward to what the remainder of 2026 will bring.

08/11/2026

💡 Have you implemented a new process, educational initiative, or practice improvement that's made a difference? Our new Practice Innovations article category is looking for real-world examples of innovations that improve how work is done in the medical radiation sciences. Share your experience, outcomes, and lessons learned to inspire others across the profession.

08/04/2026

Did you miss out on the energy in Victoria for CAMRT 2026, or wish you could relive the highlights? 🌊📚

Our newest supplemental issue is out now, packed with every single abstract presented at this year's national conference. It’s a fantastic snapshot of the incredible research, quality improvements, and educational innovations being led by MRTs across the country right now.

07/15/2026

📢 The Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences (JMIRS) supplemental issue covering the conference proceedings is now available!

Explore innovative research abstracts from the recent radiation therapy conference, focusing on advanced treatment planning, clinical education, and patient-centered care. New this year we also have the abstracts from our National Innovation Snapshot. Perfect for all Radiation Therapists and Radiation Therapy students looking to be inspired by the works of their peers.

07/02/2026

🎉 We have some exciting news! Our journal's Impact Factor has increased from 2.0 to 2.3.

Simply put, it means our research is reaching more people and having a greater impact. Thank you to our readers, researchers, and supporters for being part of this journey. We couldn't do it without you! 💙

06/08/2026

🎉 Huge congratulations to all of the new MRT and MRIT graduates! 🎓

We are so incredibly excited to welcome you to the field and can’t wait to see the energy, brilliance, and fresh perspectives you’ll bring to our profession. As you kick off this next chapter, remember that our field thrives on collaboration, staying active in the community, and using your unique creativity to push boundaries.

Looking for a great way to get involved right out of the gate? Joining our journal as a peer reviewer is a fantastic, accessible way to dive into the latest research, sharpen your critical thinking, and build your professional network from day one. Your fresh voice matters, and we’d love to welcome you to our community! 🚀

Check out our website https://www.jmirs.org/ to learn how you can get involved. Welcome to the profession! ✨

05/25/2026

✨️ Educational Perspective Spotlight ✨️

Most institutions host oath-taking ceremonies at graduation, but in this educational piece, Kathleen Naidoo and Heidi Thomas explores a powerful shift: introducing the pledge to first-year students before their very first clinical rotation.

Guided by Professional Identity Formation (PIF) and the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB), this early ceremony grounds students in core values right as they begin patient care. The results? Educators observed a tangible boost in student professionalism, classroom engagement, and clinical enthusiasm, alongside a stronger sense of community.

This piece shares the exact framework and thought process to help other educators design meaningful ceremonies that shape professional behavior from day one.

05/19/2026

✨️ Editorial Spotlight ✨️
How do we teach truly person-centred care? Through storytelling. 📖

This paper by members of the Narrative Group highlights the power of health narratives; stories by patients, families, and clinicians in healthcare education. While clinical data provides facts, narratives offer deep perspective, meaning, and context. Integrating these stories builds empathy and helps professionals deliver care tailored to each patient’s unique needs.

04/06/2026

Research Spotlight 🩻
Mabee and colleagues found that adding one simple extra X‑ray view helped doctors better tell whether a foreign object had gone into the bone. This extra image was quick and easy for technologists to take, fit smoothly into regular workflow, and made radiologists more confident in their decisions. A small, low‑cost change that made a big difference in patient care.

03/18/2026

✨️ Narrative Spotlight ✨️
A radiation therapist and mom to two neurodivergent kids shared her journey of rebuilding her identity, professionally and personally. Life may not look like what we once imagined…but it can still be full, honest, and ours. 🌿

You can read her article here: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmir.2026.102208

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