Dear SNMI Members and Colleagues, It has been a great honor and privilege to serve as SNMI President for the term 2009-2011. As 2011 comes to a close, I am gratified to take note that under the auspices of SNMI, the nuclear medicine fraternity continues to progress toward better technology, better practices, and better care for our patients. During these two years, our team tried to make the SNMI more vibrant. Indian Journal of Nuclear medicine (IJNM) publication got resumed under the dynamism of Dr. Anshu Rajnish Shrama. We are also thankful to the Medknow Publishers for getting it indexed. Soon it will have impact factor also. With the support of Prof. Arun Malhotra, an education corpus has been created out of the saved accumulate from the accounts of 2008 AOCNMB held at New Delhi. In year 2011, education grants to attend International Conferences have been provided to the deserving candidates and I am sure the practice will remain continued. Shakuntla Krishnamurthy Nuclear Hepatlogy award has also been constituted out of the funds generously donated by Dr. GT Krishnamurthy from USA. The first time awards will be conferred during the forthcoming conference at Chennai. Official website of the society has been revamped and given a new look. It is also being updated regularly with important information. We also tried to update the SNMI members' directory with inputs from various members. The members' directory till 30th November 2011 is on the website. Another area of high importance in which we have made significant strides is education. There is a pressing need to ensure that nuclear medicine physicians, scientists, and technologists receive standardized and continuing education so that their skills continue to keep pace with and advance at the same rapid speed with which the molecular imaging field as a whole is evolving. We are especially focused on attracting and engaging young doctors/scientists. SNMI' core activities in education, advocacy, and quality assurance aim to improve the practice of its members are being achieved through the Indian College of Nuclear Medicine (ICNM), the academic wing of SNMI. ICNM is conducting regular workshops/CMEs keeping focus on this objective of education and learning. Even concept of awarding credit hours, under the auspices of local medical councils/universities has been introduced. Technology continues to push our field in new directions and open new pathways for providing optimal care to patients. It is indeed an exciting time in the world of imaging and in the field of nuclear medicine. Innovative techniques in hardware and software offer advantages for enhanced accuracy. New imaging agents, equipment, and software will provide us with new opportunities to improve current practices and to introduce new technology into our clinical protocols. We also must seize the opportunity to publicize and expand upon the large body of clinically relevant data that provides support for the diagnostic, prognostic, and incremental value of nuclear medicine. Collaboration with national and international societies and organizations is essential for the accomplishment of our goals as we focus on patient outcomes and ensure patient access to all imaging studies. I am sure that the new leadership will give a serious thought on these issues. At the end of the year, and of my term as SNMI President, I would like to express my gratitude to all SNMI office bearers with whom I have had the privilege to work. Thanks to everyone for extending cooperation and giving me the opportunity to serve which made my resolve for SNMI more robust & strong. This helped in keeping the SNMI growing & its activities progressing. I express deep sense of satisfaction for serving the SNMI for two years term and feel much relaxed to see a vibrant, responsive and responsible SNMI. The incoming President, Dr. PK Pradhan, together with the new executive committee will bring strong and balanced leadership to the society. I look forward to working with the new team to further the success of the Society for many years to come. I apologize for hurting the sentiments of anyone inadvertently or advertently, at any point of time during this stint. "Like birds let's leave behind what we don't need to carry - Grudges, Sadness, Pain, Fear and Regrets. Fly light, Life is beautiful." Chanakya had said "You are born without anything but you die with your name. So, THAT name must not be a word. It must be a history"!! Man in God's shop-"Lord what do you sell?" God- "Whatever your heart desires". Man - "I want money, fame & power". God smiles - "Sorry son, I sell seeds not fruits." I wish that New Year 2012 usher in Peace, Prosperity, Health & Wealth to all my SNMI colleagues. Long live SNMI! BR Mittal