Nature of Course
The update includes coverage
of a wide range of basic and clinical aspects of General Nuclear
Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology, Molecular Imaging (PET/CT) and
Radionuclide Therapy. The lecturers include several physicians
and scientists of International standing and reputation who
have extensive experience in diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear
medicine. The coverage will also include overviews of radiopharmaceuticals
and instrumentation/computer methodology - including cyclotrons.
Purpose of the Update
The update is organized to provide
theoretical and practical training to nuclear medicine physicians
in selected areas of nuclear medicine. On completion of the
update participants are expected to:
- have a general overview of the
current trends in General Nuclear Medicine
- have a general overview of the
current trends in Nuclear Cardiology
- understand the basic principles,
protocols and applications of PET, PET/CT, SPECT/CT in routine
clinical practice
- learn and update their knowledge
on some of the established and new trends in radionuclide
therapy
Participants’
Qualifications
The course is intended for practicing
nuclear medicine physicians and allied professionals. Interested
candidates are encouraged to submit their applications online.
The course will be held in English and no translation of any
kind will be provided. It is expected that the interested
candidates would have good understanding of English language
and have no difficulty following the lectures and expressing
them in this language.
Update for Technologists
Besides the regular update for
Nuclear Medicine physicians, a special two day update is also
being planned for Nuclear Medicine Technologists on 2nd and
3rd March 2011.
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