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American Board of Science in Nuclear Medicine (ABSNM)

American Board of Science in Nuclear Medicine (ABSNM)

Kernersville, North Carolina, United States of America

In the early 1970s, the Society of Nuclear Medicine, the American College of Nuclear Physicians, and the American College of Nuclear Medicine were concerned about the important role of the Nuclear Medicine Scientist in the routine delivery of nuclear medicine and this promoted their review of the need for certifying of health care specialists in the field of Nuclear Medicine Science. Committees were established, and intensive study indicated that a certifying board for Nuclear Medicine Science should be established. In 1976, the three organizations agreed to cosponsor a board - The American Board of Science in Nuclear Medicine (ABSNM). The ABSNM board was established to develop procedures and standards to examine candidates and issue certification to those individuals who satisfy the requirements established by the board.

The American Board of Science in Nuclear Medicine was incorporated on September 9, 1976. The Board of Directors of the ABSNM consists of 12 sponsored members. Current Board composition consists of two from the American College of Nuclear Medicine and two from the American College Nuclear Physicians (at least one of these two members must be a physician). Similarly, for eight members from the Society of Nuclear Medicine, at least one of the eight members must be a physician, and one from the Radiopharmaceutical Science Council, the Computer and Instrumentation Council, and the Therapy Council of the Society of Nuclear Medicine. Members of the ABSNM serve for a limited time. The Board submits to each organization a lists of nominees deemed by the Board to be qualified and competent who have a major interest and experience in nuclear medicine from which list the sponsoring organization shall select individuals to serve as members representing the sponsoring organization. Annually, the Board members elect President, Vice-President and Secretary/Treasure, each for a one year term.