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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.

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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. In fact, this year is his record fifth win in the Most Effective Radiology Educator category. Fishman, MD.

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

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Reshaping the hospital's nuclear medicine and radiopharmaceutical strategy toward theranostics involves intensive and inclusive planning, Beyder explained at SNMMI. Underwood led the nuclear medicine and radiopharmaceutical therapy team within radiation safety at Mayo Clinic and directly supports the program in Rochester.

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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. Deng is lauded internationally as an educator. Last year, he was awarded a grant through the American Roentgen Ray Society's (ARRS) clinician educator development program. He earned his medical degree from Washington University in St.

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SNMMI Elects Cathy Sue Cutler, PhD, FSNMMI, as President at 2024 Annual Meeting

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She also intends to create training and education opportunities in theranostics and to educate the public on nuclear medicine and the value it holds for patients. Cutler is a member of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine , the Society of Radiopharmaceutical Sciences , and the American Chemical Association.

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Cutler named president of SNMMI

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She also intends to create training and education opportunities in theranostics and to educate the public on nuclear medicine and its value. Cutler's awards are many. In 2024, she was part of the team that was awarded the Department of Energy Secretarial Honors award for its work on actinium-225 (Ac-225).

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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.