EPMI Survey 2026 The Early Stage Professionals in Molecular Imaging (EPMI) Affinity Group is conducting a brief survey to better understand the needs, challenges, and career development priorities of trainees and early-career professionals within the molecular imaging community. Results will help guide future networking, mentorship, educational programming, and professional development initiatives. Question Title * 1. What best describes your current career stage? Graduate Student (MS) Graduate Student (PhD) Postdoctoral Fellow Clinical Fellow/Resident Staff Scientist/Research Scientist Assistant Professor/Early Career Faculty Industry Scientist/Researcher Industry Professional (Non-Research) Other (please specify) Question Title * 2. Which sector best describes your current position? Academia Industry Hospital/Clinical Government Nonprofit/Professional Society Other (please specify) Question Title * 3. What career path are you currently pursuing? Academic Faculty Industry R&D Industry Business/Commercial Clinical Career Government/Regulatory Entrepreneur/Startup Undecided Other (please specify) Question Title * 4. What are the biggest challenges you currently face in your career development? Finding mentors Building professional networks Securing funding/grants Publishing scientific research Obtaining an academic position Transitioning to industry Advancing within industry Leadership and management skills Science communication Not feeling like you belong/imposter Interactions with colleagues Work-life balance Job searching/interviewing Career planning Building collaborations Expanding outside your comfort zone Other (please specify) Question Title * 5. Which topics would be most valuable for future EPMI programming? Academic Career Development Industry Career Development Grant Writing and Funding Strategies Scientific Publishing Leadership and Management Skills Laboratory Management Networking Strategies Mentorship Entrepreneurship/Startups Regulatory Affairs Translational Research Molecular Imaging Technologies AI and Computational Imaging Radiopharmaceutical Development Clinical Translation Science Communication Work-Life Integration Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. Which EPMI activities or resources would be most useful to you? In-person networking at WMIC Virtual networking Mentorship program Career workshops and panels Webinars or virtual educational sessions Ask-Me-Anything sessions with experts Job board and career resources Online discussion/community space EPMI newsletter or regular updates Social media updates Volunteer and leadership opportunities Other (please specify) Question Title * 7. What is one thing WMIS or EPMI could do to better support you at this stage of your career? Question Title * 8. Would you be interested in helping shape future EPMI activities? Yes Maybe Not at this time Next
