Reston, VA (October 11, 2024) – The Society of
Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging is thrilled to announce its partnership
with Telix Pharmaceuticals to offer $50,000 in scholarships for students
entering nuclear medicine technology programs. This initiative highlights SNMMI’s
commitment to advancing education and enhancing the future of nuclear medicine.
Through the SNMMI-TS/Telix Entry-Level Nuclear Medicine
Technology Scholarship, five students will receive $10,000 each to support
their pursuit of a career in nuclear medicine. The scholarship aims to address
the growing need for skilled nuclear medicine technologists, particularly in
underserved areas where educational opportunities in this field are limited.
“We are grateful for Telix’s generosity and
forward-thinking approach in supporting the next generation of nuclear medicine
technologists,” said SNMMI Technologist Section President Julie Dawn Bolin, MS,
CNMT, FSNMMI-TS. “These scholarships play a crucial role in cultivating a
highly skilled, diverse workforce—one that is essential to meeting the growing
demands of the rapidly evolving fields of nuclear medicine imaging and
theranostics.”
"With the rapid growth of radiopharmaceuticals in
imaging and theranostics, it's evident that certified nuclear medicine
technologists play a key role in delivering optimal patient care and will be
essential for the future of oncologic nuclear medicine," said Esteban
Regalado, director of physician education and engagement for Telix.
Several states lack the educational infrastructure
necessary to train nuclear medicine technologists, creating gaps in patient
care. Through this scholarship, SNMMI-TS aims to increase diversity within the
profession, enhance cultural understanding and improve patient outcomes by
expanding access to nuclear medicine services.
This scholarship is open to individuals who have
applied to a certificate, associate, bachelor's, or master's level nuclear
medicine technologist program within the last six months and are either
accepted or awaiting acceptance.
The scholarship will go live in 2025. For more
information about SNMMI grants, awards and scholarships, visit www.snmmi.org.
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