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Current training for hybrid imaging like PET-CT is inadequate. Restructuring nuclear medicine and radiology education is crucial for optimal multimodality imaging analysis and reporting.

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Area of Science:

Medical Imaging
Radiology
Nuclear Medicine

Background:

Hybrid imaging modalities, such as positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET-CT), have significantly advanced medical diagnostics.
Current training programs are insufficient for comprehensive analysis of multimodality imaging data.
Physician expectations have evolved with the advent of these advanced imaging techniques.

Discussion:

The "White paper of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) and the European Society of Radiology (ESR) on multimodality imaging" highlights the need for improved training.
Existing specializations do not adequately prepare professionals for the complexities of multimodality imaging.
Urgent action is required to enhance educational frameworks.

Key Insights:

Multimodality imaging requires a specialized skill set beyond traditional radiology or nuclear medicine.
Integrated training pathways are essential to bridge the gap in current educational offerings.
Standardized training criteria can facilitate local implementation and rapid improvement.

Outlook:

Restructuring training in nuclear medicine and diagnostic radiology is proposed.
Optional integrated training in multimodality imaging should be introduced.
Maintaining the depth of individual specialties while fostering multimodality expertise is key.