Minimum Requirements

Overseas Hiring:

Require only Physicians currently outside of Qatar.

Licensing:

Must hold a valid home-country license to practice.

Must be eligible for registration and licensing in the State of Qatar as Specialist.

Mandatory post-speciality clinical work experience from one of the following institutions:

a. Government or Semi-Government hospitals or institutions

b. Government or Private Hospitals that provide post graduate training programs (Ex. University Hospital or Teaching Hospital)

Note: Not mandatory for the required years of experience to be the most recent experience provided that there is no break of practice.

Specification

A Nuclear Medicine Radiologist specializes in functional imaging and the use of radiopharmaceuticals to diagnose and treat disease.

Unlike traditional radiology, which primarily visualizes anatomy, nuclear medicine emphasizes physiological processes and molecular-level insights.

Functional Imaging Studies

These radiologists perform and interpret imaging that evaluates organ function, often aiding in early disease detection and treatment monitoring.

Common Nuclear Medicine Imaging Modalities:

• PET/CT Scans

  • Crucial in oncology for cancer detection, staging, and response assessment.

• Bone Scans

  • Detects metastatic disease, fractures, arthritis, or infections.

• Thyroid Scans

  • Assesses function in cases of hyperthyroidism, nodules, or suspected thyroid cancer.

• Cardiac Perfusion Scans

  • Evaluates myocardial blood flow to identify ischemia or infarction.

• Renal Scans

  • Measures renal function, drainage, and detects obstructions or anomalies.

• Gallium or WBC Scans

  • Identifies areas of active infection or inflammation in the body.

Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine (Theranostics)

Beyond diagnostics, nuclear medicine radiologists also deliver targeted radiotherapy, a field known as theranostics.

Common Therapeutic Applications:

• Radioiodine (I-131) Therapy

  • Used for hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer ablation.

• Lutetium-177 (Lu-177) Therapy

  • Treats neuroendocrine tumors and advanced prostate cancer.

• Yttrium-90 (Y-90) Radioembolization

  • Used in Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT) for liver cancers.

• Bone Pain Palliation

  • Administers radiopharmaceuticals to relieve metastatic bone pain.

Fusion Imaging Expertise

These radiologists excel in hybrid imaging techniques that combine structural and functional data for precise diagnostics.

• PET/CT and SPECT/CT

  • Enhance diagnostic accuracy by fusing metabolic and anatomical views.

• Interpretative Skillset

  • Enables better lesion localization and characterization.

Radiation Safety and Quality Control

Nuclear medicine radiologists are also responsible for ensuring radiation safety and the technical integrity of imaging systems.

• Safe Handling of Radioactive Materials

  • Adheres to strict protocols for storage, use, and disposal.

• Imaging Equipment Oversight

  • Calibrates and maintains gamma cameras and PET scanners.

• Dosing Protocol Development

  • Designs patient-specific dosing plans to maximize efficacy and minimize risk.

About the Employer

Join Qatar’s leading public healthcare provider, internationally recognized for excellence in patient care, medical education, and research.

• Operates 12 hospitals and a national ambulance service
• Employs professionals from 90+ nationalities
• All facilities are JCI-accredited Academic Medical Centers, integrating clinical care with education and innovation

Global Medical Recruiting has proudly partnered with this prestigious institution since 2007, placing top international talent in rewarding medical careers.

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