Professional and regulatory bodies
Society and College of Radiographers
Partnering the development of our Radiography placements, SCoR represents more than 90 per cent of the diagnostic and therapeutic radiographers in the UK.
The Society of Radiographers is responsible for the professional, educational, public and workplace interests of it's members. Founded in 1920, it is one of the oldest and most experienced radiography organisations in the world.
The College of Radiographers is the charitable subsidiary of The Society and it exists to serve the public good. The College's objects are directed towards education, research and other activities in support of the science and practice of radiography.
The Society and College shape the healthcare agenda and lead opinion on a wide range of professional issues. They set the standards that become the policies adopted and acclaimed by governments and health professionals worldwide. In the workplace, they pioneer new ways of working and ensure that imaging professionals work in a safe and fair environment.
These activities are also designed to ensure that patients receive the best possible care.
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Society of Radiographers website
Australian Medical Student Association
The Australian Medical Students’ Association (AMSA) is the peak representative body for Australian medical students. The key mandate of the Association is to connect, inform and represent every one of Australia’s 17,000 medical students.
AMSA provides a wide range of benefits to prospective, current and graduating medical students.
By signing up to AMSA, medical students are able to access a member benefits program that includes discounts at relevant retailers and service providers. They also have access to a gold AMSA American Express credit card program. Importantly, AMSA members can apply for a range of scholarships and bursaries that reward achievements in research, rural health and international clinical work. The Association also facilitates competitions that all medical students are able to enter.
AMSA provides non-partisan information on Insurance & Indemnity to help students navigate the quagmire of medical litigation and what it might mean to them in the future.
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AMSA website
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) is the professional, educational and trade union body for the UK's 50,000 chartered physiotherapists, physiotherapy students and support workers. Founded in 1894, it has grown to become the profession's largest membership organisation.
Personalised support, comprehensive information resources and representation are at the heart of CSP student membership.
CSP membership offers reduced full member joining fee on graduation - £20 compared to £195 for non-member graduates – the only way to gain chartered status. You also get access to CSP’s Frontline magazine, advice from a dedicated student officer and peer support from thousands of physiotherapists through interactive CSP.
Students also get up to £10 million of medical, professional and public liability cover through our professional and public liability insurance.
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http://www.csp.org.uk/
