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Professional Development and Education Fund (PDEF)
Supporting the advancement of molecular and nuclear medicine technologists through professional development that promotes clinical excellence and optimal patient outcomes.
Professional Development and Education Fund
The Professional Development and Education Fund (PDEF) was created in 2001 by the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Technologist Section (SNMMI-TS) to provide a forum in which corporate entities could contribute financial support to technologist related programs and activities.
Over the past eleven years, the PDEF has evolved and grown into a strong fundraising arm for the SNMMI-TS.
Mission
Our mission…to support the advancement of molecular and nuclear medicine technologists through professional development that promotes clinical excellence and optimal patient outcomes.
Sponsorship funds are directed toward:
- Encouraging research studies, publications, and papers in nuclear medicine technology that promote the development of best-practice techniques
- Advancing the educational background of clinical nuclear medicine instructors, practicing nuclear medicine technologists, and those entering the field
- Advancing the programs of SNMMI-TS by supporting resources and opportunities in educational advancement and professional development
- Developing research opportunities for technologists, in the form of funding and research fellowships
- Increasing the quantity of qualified leaders within the organization and in the field
Spotlight
Current Scholarships in Application:
PDEF Mickey Williams Technologist Minority Scholarships are currently under review. Winners will be announced by April 30.
View all available and upcoming awards and grants at www.snmmi.org/grants
PDEF Premiere Golf Putting Contest | Saturday, February 8, 2014
Congratulations to Mark Wallenmeyer, MBA, CNMT, RT(N), FSNMT, winner of the PDEF golf putting contest!
Thank you to everyone who came out to support the PDEF! We sold many PDEF-branded pint glasses and had many golf putting entries. Thank you for helping us raise over $600 for education and development of technologists at SNMMI.