Neuroendocrine DFP - Frequently Asked Questions

What requirements, if any, are there for new members to join your DFP/ETC?

Core membership requirements:

  1. All SAR members interested in advancing the clinical patient care, education and research in the field of neuroendocrine neoplasms through multi-institutional and interdisciplinary collaboration are welcome to join and collaborate in our disease focused panel.
  2. Previous authorship of peer-reviewed paper(s) related to neuroendocrine neoplasm imaging
  3. Attend at least 50% of DFP meetings

Consultant membership requirements:

  1. Experts actively thriving to advance the clinical patient care, education and research in the field of neuroendocrine neoplasms through multi-institutional and interdisciplinary collaboration
  2. Attend at least 50% of DFP meetings

Early career membership requirements:

  1. SAR member or member in-training.
  2. Present at least one SAR workshop, webinar or scientific abstract and/or co-author at least one multi-institutional research study from the DFP within first 3 years
  3. Attend at least 50% of DFP meetings
What is the new member application and approval process?

Please complete the online application form on the SAR website. The application will be reviewed by the DFP members. The selection is based on the applicant’s expertise in and contributions to imaging, clinical care, education and/or research in the field of neuroendocrine neoplasms. Appointment of members is based on the outcome of voting by the entire core panel. The applicants are requested to submit:

  • A copy of their most recent CV (highlighting neuroendocrine neoplasms related activities)
  • A brief paragraph:
    1. Explaining why the applicant would like to join the neuroendocrine DFP and
    2. Describing the potential DFP contributions/activities, applicant intend to contribute, e.g., research projects, educational programs, other panel contributions etc.
What can new members expect once they join your DFP/ETC?
  1. Become an active participant in the DFP’s activities towards advancement of clinical care, educational and research related to neuroendocrine neoplasm imaging through activities such as annual meeting contributions, educational exhibits, lectures, scientific presentations, publications, grants, panel contributions like workshops, symposiums, website and database updates, social media management, journal reviewer-ship, mentoring etc. in the field of neuroendocrine neoplasm imaging.
  1. Mentorship for the early career members based on the projects they are involved in.
  1. Attend quarterly DFP meetings and sometimes additional project based meetings as needed.
Does your DFP/ETC have a membership cap?(NB: The oversight committee does not mandate a cap)

No, we do not have a membership cap.