Theranostics and molecular imaging are taking off: current situation, requirements and how to train more physicians to fill the gap. A perspective from three different continents.

Abstract

The field of radiopharmaceuticals and therapies is currently rapidly increasing. However, there is no consensus about how to address the expected shortage of qualified personnel to deliver such therapies. This commentary gives an overview of the current situation in different exemplary jurisdictions and also tries to show possible paths forward and how to prepare the upcoming physician's generation for these radiopharmaceutical therapies.