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Calif. exemption changes nuclear medicine tech scope of practice

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The state of California now allows certified nuclear medicine technologists to administer any radiopharmaceuticals for therapeutic purposes. According to CDPH, the exemption remains valid until rescinded or until regulations modifying CTNM certification requirements and scope authorizations are adopted.

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Generative AI, radiologist shortages feature in 2024 Minnies

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AuntMinnie.com · Minnies 2024 - Most Influential Radiology Researcher Runner up: Perry Pickhardt, MD, University of Wisconsin -- Madison Most Effective Radiology Educator Minnies 2024 Winner: Elliot K. Fishman, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine Elliot K. Education is always changing," he told AuntMinnie.com. "In Fishman, MD.

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The rise of theranostics: Part 5 -- Advice from center administrators

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As nuclear medicine therapies gain stature compared to nuclear medicine in diagnostic imaging, hospital administrators may be eyeing the potential of adding theranostics services. A shortage of nuclear medicine technologists means a theranostics center may need to limit its patient volume.

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Meet the Minnies 2024 finalists

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Most Effective Radiology Educator Francis Deng, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine Francis Deng, MD. Louis School of Medicine and completed his residency and a neuroradiology fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Deng is lauded internationally as an educator.

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What Does It Take to Become a Radiologist?

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Becoming a radiologist requires an extraordinary level of dedication, education, and training. Heres what their journey entails: Undergraduate Education: Radiologists begin with a four-year undergraduate degree, often emphasizing pre-medical coursework in biology, chemistry, and physics.

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Cutler named president of SNMMI

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Cathy Sue Cutler, PhD, has been named president of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI). She also intends to create training and education opportunities in theranostics and to educate the public on nuclear medicine and its value. Cathy Sue Cutler, PhD. Cutler's awards are many.

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SNMMI taps Urbain as president-elect

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Jean-Luc Urbain, MD, PhD, has been named president-elect of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI). Urbain, a professor of radiology and nuclear medicine, has served in multiple roles within SNMMI, in addition to his most recent post as vice president-elect. Jean-Luc Urbain, MD, PhD. “As