The SNMMI Pediatric Imaging Council will be hosting its 3rd annual Imaging Case Competition at this year’s SNMMI Annual Meeting, which takes place June 8-11, 2024, in Toronto, Canada. The top 5 cases will be showcased at the annual meeting. The top 3 cases will be eligible for a cash prize and the authors will be invited to submit for publication in the Clinical Nuclear Medicine journal.

Top cases:

• Showcased at the 2024 SNMMI Annual Meeting
• Free registration to the SNMMI Annual Meeting (Top case first author only)
• Cash Prize: $100 per case (Top 3 cases)
• Invitation to submit for publication in the Clinical Nuclear Medicine journal (with editorial support from the PIC).
• Membership to the SNMMI Pediatric Imaging Council (for SNMMI members)

Case Submission Guidelines:

Case Criteria:

• Must be a SNMMI member (in-training membership is free for medical students, residents, and fellows). Please visit the SNMMI Membership page to join.
• Case competition submissions should include nuclear medicine studies in the pediatric population but can also include additional relevant diagnostic/interventional images.
• Types of cases to consider submitting range from classic cases, unusual/uncommon cases, interesting artifacts or medication-effects, etc.
• There is no limit to the number of cases you can submit.

Power Point Guide/Outline:

• Slide 1: Name, Institution, Position (Resident, Fellow, Faculty), Department
• Slide 2: Patient History – Patient age, medical history, presenting symptoms etc.
• Slides 3-7: Images. Please include 2-5 images for your case. This must involve relevant nuclear medicine study images and can include any relevant diagnostic or interventional images as needed.
  • Patient identifiers MUST NOT be included on your images or in your case information. Including personal health information identifiers will result in immediate disqualification.
  • Images should be added to your PowerPoint in either JPEG or TIFF format. Cine video clips could be included as needed.
  • Please include an appropriate caption for each image, including:
    • The type of study, radiotracer used.
    • Label and describe the relevant findings.
  • Slide 8: Teaching points—Please include 2-5 teaching points for your case
  • Slide 9: References as needed for your teaching points.

Power Point Upload Instructions:

• Email your case PowerPoint to the PIC gmail account: pic.snmmi@gmail.com 

Deadline:

• Cases are due by Friday April 26^th, 2024.

Dear Colleagues,

It is with great honor and excitement that I assume the role of Pediatric SNMMI President. As we navigate through unprecedented times, our dedication to pediatric nuclear medicine remains unwavering. Our mission to enhance the practice of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging in children drives us forward, and I am committed to leading our community towards new horizons.

Pediatric nuclear medicine plays a vital role in the healthcare of children. We have witnessed the immense impact our field has on early disease detection, personalized treatment plans, and improved outcomes for young patients. As the President of Pediatric SNMMI, my objective is to foster collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing among our members. By promoting research initiatives and providing educational resources, we can continue advancing the field, ensuring the highest standard of care for children worldwide.

I strongly believe that pediatric nuclear medicine truly shines when we work together as a united front. My vision for the coming years is to strengthen the global pediatric nuclear medicine community by fostering relationships with international organizations and encouraging interdisciplinary collaborations. By leveraging our collective expertise and resources, we can expand our reach, advocate for pediatric patients, and influence policy decisions that positively impact the health of children. Let us strive for excellence, lead with compassion, and embrace innovation, ensuring that every child receives the best care possible. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to pediatric nuclear medicine, and I look forward to an impactful year ahead.

Warm regards,

Reza Vali

The Pediatric Imaging Council works to provide the most up-to-date resources and educational offerings to its members. This section provides information on past educational offerings (sponsored by the PIC), as well as important updates and areas of interest in pediatric imaging.

Genearl Resources
Pediatric Blood and Cancer Resources-COG Diagnostic Imaging Supplement
EANM Guideline Pediatric Radiopharmeceutical Administered Doses

Pediatric PET/CT Imaging: Tips and Techniques
Minimizing & Communicating Radiation Risk in PIC
Radiation Risk: What You Should Know to Tell Your Patient
Administered Radiopharmaceutical Doses in Children
Improved Quality of Pediatric 123I-MiBG Images with Medium-Energy Collimators
123I-MIBG Scintigraphy and 18F-FDG PET in Neuroblastoma
Gastric emptying of milk in infants and children up to 5 years of age: normative data and influencing factors
SNMMI Procedure Standard/EANM Practice Guideline on Pediatric 18F-FDG PET/CT for Oncology 1.0
Pediatric Solid Gastric Emptying Scintigraphy: Normative Value Guidelines and Nonstandard Meal Alternatives

Lectures
Pediatric PET/CT in Lymphoma: What's the Evidence
Imaging of UTI in Children: A Tale of Two Paradigms
Current Concepts and Controversies in the Imaging Evaluation of Children with UTI

Teaching Files
Unilateral left L5 posterior spondylolysis & right stress reaction

The Pediatric Imaging Council offers several different awards to recognize individuals within the field who have made significant contributions to pediatric imaging. The following awards are offered on a yearly basis by the council:

Majd-Gilday Young Investigator Award - The PIC Majd-Gilday YIA award was developed to recognize 2 pioneers in the pediatric imaging field who have made enormous scientific contributions to our subspecialty of pediatric nuclear medicine: Dr. Massoud Majd and Dr. David Gilday.  The award will be given to young scientists for outstanding research contributions to the field of pediatric nuclear medicine. Learn more about the Majd-Gilday Young Investigator Award.

Conway-Treves Senior Investigator Award - The PIC Conway-Treves SIA award was developed to recognize 2 pioneers in the pediatric imaging field who have made enormous scientific contributions to our subspecialty of pediatric nuclear medicine: Dr. James Conway and Dr. Ted Treves. The Conway-Treves Senior Investigator Award will be given to senior scientists and physician-scientists who have contributed greatly to our subspecialty of pediatric nuclear medicine as a scientist, teacher, mentor and leader, or who have contributed substantially to the work of the Society of Nuclear Medicine or the SNMMI Pediatric Imaging Council. Learn more about the Conway-Treves Senior Investigator Award.

How to Become a Member
Membership in the Pediatric Imaging Council is limited to members of the SNMMI. Membership can be attained by indicating the desire to join during the annual renewal of the SNMMI membership or by filing an application with the Secretary of the council.

Payment of Dues
Membership in the PIC requires payment of dues in the amount of $20/year. Dues are paid to SNMMI and will be due on October 1st of each year.

Benefits of Membership:
Membership makes you a part of a professional group within the SNMMI that provides you with the following member benefits:

1. Full access to on-line discussions related to pediatric nuclear medicine using the Pediatric NM List Server. Members may submit questions and cases, review lectures and teaching files, and have on-line discussions related to pediatric nuclear medicine. Learn more about the Pediatric NM Listserve.
2. Pediatric Imaging Council newsletter is available to all members
3. Annual Pediatric Imaging Council meeting
4. Annual Pediatric Imaging Council No-Host Dinner (no cost to the Council)
5. Participation in SNMMI continuing medical education activities and categorical courses
6. Access to SNMMI Pediatric Imaging Council web page: Updates related to on-going Council activities
7. Updates on dose reduction efforts in pediatric nuclear medicine (including PET/CT and SPECT/CT)

Learn more about the specific benefits the PIC council has to offer by emailing memberinfo@snmmi.org