In order to recognize members of the Technologist Section who have demonstrated leadership and have made a significant contribution to the profession of Nuclear Medicine Technology at the national level, the Technologist Section has instituted a Fellow Member Category. Using the evaluation point scale on the attached form, members may submit an application for Fellow Status. SNMMI-TS APPLICATION FOR FELLOW STATUS 1
Applications may be sent to the Chair of the Membership of the SNMMI-TS with a $100 processing fee. The processing fee is non-refundable. All applicants will be notified of the committee decision. Those members who qualify for Fellow status and are approved by the National Council will be recognized at the Technologist Section Business Meeting at the SNMMI Annual Meeting. Applicants not approved by the committee may resubmit their application up to three years later without paying an additional processing fee. Please note: SNMMI-TS Immediate Past Presidents will automatically receive fellow status at the completion of their term as Immediate Past President. No application is required. instructions It is important to submit appropriate documentation to support the total value of each category. Documentation with respect to titles of lectures and locations, as well as references of publications must be submitted. Inclusion of a resume or curriculum vitae is also required. To be eligible, nominees must be a member of the Technologist Section for (5) continuous years immediately prior to application, must have completed an accredited program and must be currently certified or registered in nuclear medicine technology. There are five major evaluation categories: SNMMI-TS participation in professional activities, education, professional experience, professional contributions and civic activities. Each category has a minimum point requirement The minimum point requirement must be met in each category to be eligible. A total of 100 points is required to achieve Fellow status. Items within each category are assigned a point value as indicated. The applicant identifies the accomplishment and multiplies that by the point value. Example: Item 1A6 - Member (1). The applicant served 3 years. Therefore, 3 X 1 for this line. All accomplishments must have been completed by the time of application in order to be eligible for consideration. If there are any questions, please call the Membership Department of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, at (703) 652-6785. Completed applications should be mailed to: SNMMI-TS Fellow Application c/o SNMMI-TS Membership Chair 1850 Samuel Morse Drive Reston, VA 20190-5316 DEADLINE is November 1 each year. The application will be reviewed at the midwinter meeting and presented at the Annual Business meeting. SNMMI-TS APPLICATION FOR FELLOW STATUS 2
fellow award Fellows will receive a plaque denoting their Fellow Status and wear a SNMMI-TS lapel pin indicating their status at all functions of SNMMI. PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY Name (Last) (First) (MI) Date Professional Title Full Name of Institution Division Street City State Zip Code Phone Fax E-Mail Address: Home Address: Street City State Zip Code Phone E-Mail Address:
section ia Applicants must meet the minimum point requirement established for each section of the application. Should you require additional line items, please attach to this evaluation form. I. SNMMI-TECHNOLOGIST SECTION PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES A. National Level (Minimum Requirement is three years participation in an office or on a committee and 15 points). a Executive Board Position (NCOR Speaker, Director-at-Large, Finance Chair, Secretary, Member-at-Large, and PDEF, Publication, CE or Program Chair) (3 points) b Scientific Program Chairperson (3 points) c Each appointment as chairman of a committee, SNMMI-TS or SNMMI (2 points) d Each election/appointment as a member of a committee, SNMMI-TS or SNMMI (1 point) SNMMI-TS APPLICATION FOR FELLOW STATUS 4
section ia e Each appointment or term as Chapter National Council Delegate or Specialty Area Representative (2 points) Appointment Appointment Appointment Appointment Appointment SECTION 1A SUBTOTAL (minimum 15 points) section ib B Chapter Level/Local Level (Minimum requirement is two years participation in an office or on a committee and 10 points). a President (3 points) b Past President (1 point) c Each Elected (2 points) d Each elected/appointment as Chapter chairman of a committee (2 points) SNMMI-TS APPLICATION FOR FELLOW STATUS 5
section Ib e Each elected/appointment as Chapter member of a committee (1 point) SECTION IB SUBTOTAL (minimum 10 points) SECTION I SUBTOTAL (minimum 25 points) (Add Sections IA + IB) section II education A NMTCB (3 Points) or National Certifying Boards - each additional certification (1 point) Name: NMTCB Year OTHER Year Name: NMTCB Year OTHER Year Name: NMTCB Year OTHER Year Name: NMTCB Year OTHER Year Name: NMTCB Year OTHER Year B Certificate Training-Accredited Programs ONLY (3 Points) Institution City State Zip Program Year SNMMI-TS APPLICATION FOR FELLOW STATUS 6
C Associate Degree (4 Points) Institution City State Zip Program Year D Baccalaureate Degree (6 Points) Institution City State Zip Program Year section II education E Master s Degree (8 Points) Institution City State Zip Program Year F Doctorate (10 Points) Institution City State Zip Program Year G Accredited Continuing Education Participation-1 point per each 2 CEU s (2 hours of continuing education units) within the last two years - SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION. SECTION II SUBTOTAL (minimum 15 points) SNMMI-TS APPLICATION FOR FELLOW STATUS 7
A For each year of full-time or equivalent work in Nuclear Medicine Management/Supervisor Administration/Education (3 Points) Job Title From To Job Title From To Job Title From To Job Title From To Job Title From To B For each year of full-time or equivalent work as a NM Staff Technologist (2 points) section III professional experience From To From To From To From To From To C For each year of full-time or equivalent work in related NM areas such as research, sales, applications, etc. (2 Points) From To From To From To From To From To SECTION III SUBTOTAL (minimum 15 points) SNMMI-TS APPLICATION FOR FELLOW STATUS 8
A. Lecturer (each hour) National Level (3 Points) # of Hours Chapter Level (2 Points) # of Hours Local Level (1 Point) # of Hours B. Publications of papers in recognized national or international journals. a. Author or First Co-Author (3 points) # of Publications b. Other Listing as Co-Author (1 Point) # of Publications section IV professional contributions C. Publications of Books Sole Author (5 Points) # of Books Contributing Author (2 Points) # of Books D Other Outstanding Achievements Scientific Exhibit/Paper Presentation at National Meeting (3 Points) # of Presentations Scientific Exhibit/Paper Presentation at a Chapter Meeting (2 Points) # of Presentations Awards/Honors (Best Papers, Distinguished Service, etc.) (3 points) # of Awards SECTION IV SUBTOTAL (minimum 15 points) SNMMI-TS APPLICATION FOR FELLOW STATUS 9
A. Each Volunteer (2 Points) Civic activities may include volunteer work at a church/hospital or other civic organization (these are just a few examples). section IV civic activities B. Each Public Elected or Appointed (2 Points) C. Each Public Service Award (2 Points) Awards may be for volunteering time to a civic organization and being recognized for your efforts. SNMMI-TS APPLICATION FOR FELLOW STATUS 10
section IV civic activities C. Each Public Service Award (2 Points) Awards may be for volunteering time to a civic organization and being recognized for your efforts. SECTION V SUBTOTAL (minimum 5 points) TOTAL QUALIFYING POINTS (Add Sections I-V) statement of sponsor* (Sponsor must be a current SNMMI-TS Fellow) I, hereby attest on behalf of, that the statements and information contained in SNMMI-TS Fellow the attached SNMMI-TS Fellow application are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Sponsor s Signature Date Sponsor s Name Mailing Address City State Zip Phone # Fax # E-mail address SNMMI-TS APPLICATION FOR FELLOW STATUS 11
for office use only DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SECTION MINIMUM POINTS TOTAL SUBMITTED CATEGORY I 25 CATEGORY II 15 CATEGORY III 15 CATEGORY IV 15 CATEGORY V 5 TOTAL POINTS 100 REQUIRED APPLICATION FEE DATE RECEIVED AMOUNT RECEIVED CHK # COMMITTEE REVIEW NATL COUNCIL REVIEW APPROVAL DATE: APPLICATION HELD REASON SNMMI-TS APPLICATION FOR FELLOW STATUS 12