SNMMI NEWS
- October 15, 2021 —
SNMMI Urges Congress to Avert Cuts to Physician Reimbursement
Yesterday, SNMMI and more than 200 other medical societies espoused their support for averting cuts to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS). Reps. Bera (D-CA) and Buschon (R-IN) led this effort in the following "Dear Colleague" letter to House leadership, supported by 245 members of Congress. (Government Relations News) - October 15, 2021 —
SNMMI 2021-2023 Wagner-Torizuka Fellowship Recipient Announced
SNMMI is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2021-2023 SNMMI Wagner-Torizuka Fellowship. This two-year fellowship, founded in 2008 by the late Henry N. Wagner, Jr., MD, and the late Kanji Torizuka, MD, PhD, is designed to provide extensive training and experience in the fields of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging for Japanese physicians in the early stages of their careers. Applications are available for 2022-2024 fellowships. (Press Releases) - October 7, 2021 —
Now Available! PET/CT in Oncology 2021: Part 1
The SNMMI-TS has just released a new book in the SNMMI-TS Quality and Safety Series: PET/CT in Oncology 2021: Part 1. Members can now access the PDF version and interactive online edition free of charge, or receive a 50% discount on the printed book available in the SNMMI Store. - September 30, 2021 —
Introducing the SNMMI Annual Awards Guide
The SNMMI is excited to publish its first comprehensive awards publication, SNMMI Annual Grants & Awards Recognition, highlighting the recipients of the many honors, awards, grants, and scholarships presented by the SNMMI and SNMMI-TS in the past year. - September 30, 2021 —
PSMA PET Imaging More Accurate Than CT in Detecting Hepatocellular Carcinoma
PSMA PET/CT is more accurate than conventional CT in the detection of hepatocellular carcinoma metastases and was associated with a change of management for nearly half of patients, according to research published in the September issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. (Press Releases) - September 29, 2021 —
Newly Approved PET Imaging Agent Solves Clinical Dilemmas in Breast Cancer Patients
A non-invasive, patient-friendly imaging technique can help physicians make treatment decisions for breast cancer patients when diagnostic dilemmas arise, according to research published in the September issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. (Press Releases) - September 28, 2021 —
New Radionuclide Therapy Identified for HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Patients
A promising radionuclide treatment may offer new therapeutic options for breast cancer patients, according to research published in The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. (Press Releases) - September 27, 2021 —
Patients Spotlight Nuclear Medicine in Prominent Magazine/Website
Interviews of patient advocates Josh Mailman and Theresa Wickerham were featured recently in Authority Magazine and the website ThriveGlobal. The stories outline how they are surviving cancer with help from nuclear medicine diagnostics, therapies and theranostics. (SNMMI News)
CONTINUING EDUCATION
New! SNMMI Webinars
Access upcoming and recorded webinars from the new SNMMI Webinars website. Learn More »
New! Technologist Student Review & Mock Exam
Sharpen your skills on radiation safety, instrumentation, clinical procedures, radiopharmacy, and more in this course designed to prepare you for the NMTCB and ARRT examinations. Includes 100 question mock-exam. Learn More »
Quality in Nuclear Medicine Online Program
The new Quality in Nuclear Medicine Online Program is designed to help you understand the skill requirements vital to your quality of practice. Technologists (VOICE), Pharmacists (ACPE), Physicians and Physicists (AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™) credits available. Learn More »
Nuclear Medicine Online Review Course
Covering the most essential topics in nuclear medicine—you'll build the level of expertise you need to ace your exam! AMA PRA Category 1 credits available. Learn More »
Radiation Safety+ Review and Essentials
The Radiation Safety+ Review and Essentials program provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of radiation safety for nuclear medicine technologists preparing to take the NMTCB’s Radiation Safety Certification Examination. Learn More »
CT+ Review and Essentials
CT+ Review and Essentials provides you with the comprehensive didactic education you need to succeed, whether you're looking to build your general CT knowledge, or preparing to sit for the ARRT (CT) and/or NMTCB (CT) exam(s). Learn More »
Member Benefit! Complimentary Journal SAMs/Journal CE
Free Journal SAM/CE access is available exclusively for SNMMI Members. Take advantage of this great benefit and meet your certification requirements. Learn more »
PET Online Review Workshop for Technologists
The PET Online Review Workshop is designed to prepare technologists for the NMTCB's PET Exam. Learn More »
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50th Annual Fall MECSNMMI-TS Hybrid Meeting
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