Spotlight on SNMMI Outreach (Because Not All Heroes Wear Capes) Early-Bird Registration Ends August 22 NRC Seeks Comments for Proposed Revision of Patient Release Guidance Attend the PET/MRI Workshop in NYC NRC Releases Updated Licensing Guidance for Ge-68/Ga-68 Generators

Spotlight on SNMMI Outreach (Because Not All Heroes Wear Capes)

Because nuclear medicine’s work is largely done behind the scenes — it often suffers from a lack of understanding and appreciation among lawmakers, patients, the general public, and even the wider medical community. SNMMI’s Outreach Domain is helping to change that. Read about it.

Early-Bird Registration Ends August 22

Register today to attend SNMMI Therapeutics Conference. You'll acquire the knowledge and resources you need to deliver theranostic agents and establish a therapy program—directly from the experts in this emerging discipline in personalized medicine.

NRC Seeks Comments for Proposed Revision of Patient Release Guidance

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is seeking comments for a proposed revision of the draft regulatory guide DG-8057, “Release of Patients Administered Radioactive Material.” Learn more.

Attend the PET/MRI Workshop in NYC

This co-provided workshop, presented by SNMMI’s PET Center of Excellence and the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, will focus on the technical aspects and clinical utility of PET/MRI. Learn more and register today.

NRC Releases Updated Licensing Guidance for Ge-68/Ga-68 Generators

Recently, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) updated licensing guidance of germanium-68/gallium-68 (Ge-68/Ga-68) pharmaceutical-grade generators. The new guidance is an update to the 2017 guidance. All sections of the guidance apply to both medical licensee and commercial nuclear pharmacy licensees unless otherwise specified. Learn more.

SNMMI NEWS

  • August 19, 2019 — Spotlight on SNMMI Outreach (Because Not All Heroes Wear Capes)
    Because nuclear medicine’s work is largely done behind the scenes — resembling mild-mannered Clark Kent more than flashy Superman — it often suffers from a lack of understanding and appreciation among lawmakers, patients, the general public, and even the wider medical community. SNMMI’s Outreach Domain, through the efforts of the Outreach Committee and its working groups, is helping to change that. (SNMMI News)
  • August 14, 2019 — NRC Seeks Comments for Proposed Revision of Patient Release Guidance
    The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking comments for a proposed revision (Revision 1) of the draft regulatory guide DG-8057, “Release of Patients Administered Radioactive Material.” (Government Relations News)
  • August 9, 2019 — NRC Releases Updated Licensing Guidance for Ge-68/Ga-68 Generators
    Recently, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) updated licensing guidance of germanium-68/gallium-68 (Ge-68/Ga-68) pharmaceutical-grade generators. The new guidance is an update to the 2017 guidance. (Government Relations News)
  • August 8, 2019 — SNMMI Outreach: Roadshow Recap
    SNMMI’s Outreach Domain held a Dinner Symposium on “Incorporating New Approaches for Diagnosis and Treatment of Neuroendocrine Tumors,” July 30 in Houston, Texas, as part of our SNMMI Outreach Roadshow series. (SNMMI News)
  • August 7, 2019 — SNMMI-TS Leadership Academy Applications Due September 15
    Application deadlines are approaching for the SNMMI-TS Leadership Academy — a unique opportunity to increase leadership skills and opportunities through a 2-day course, fully funded by the Technologist Section. (SNMMI News)
  • August 6, 2019 — Future Leaders Academy Applications Due September 15
    Develop the skills you need to become a leader both in the nuclear medicine and molecular imaging community and in the SNMMI. The 2020 Future Leaders Academy will teach fundamental leadership techniques from professionally recognized leadership groups and current SNMMI leaders. (SNMMI News)
  • August 2, 2019 — CMS Issues 2020 Payment Rules
    The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released the calendar year 2020 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rules on Monday, July 29, 2019. (Government Relations News)
  • August 1, 2019 — This Month in JNM
    In August JNM: A conversation between Hedvig Hricak and Johannes Czernin … featured articles: 11b-HSD1–targeted brain imaging; MC1R-targeted alpha-particle therapy; M1 mAChR PET imaging in NHPs … State of the Art—development of dedicated brain PET imaging devices … Hot Topic—artificial intelligence in nuclear cardiology … Special Contribution—standardized metabolic tumor volume measurement … and more. (SNMMI News)

CONTINUING EDUCATION

New! Nuclear Medicine Online Review Course

Take SNMMI’s new online nuclear medicine review course. Updated for 2019, and covering the most essential topics in nuclear medicine—you'll gain the level of expertise you need to ace your exam! AMA PRA Category 1 credits available. Learn More »

Virtual Meeting

Access more than 100 sessions from SNMMI’s 2019 Annual Meeting. Learn More »

Radiation Safety+ Review and Essentials

The new 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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