Dallas Miller, MPH, BSRT(N), CNMT, RT(N)
(SWCSNMMI-TS President 2010)

 Please tell us about yourself.

I live in Oklahoma (originally from a suburb of Chicago, Illinois).  I came to Oklahoma to attend the University of Oklahoma in 1986.  After graduating, I got a job at Children’s Hospital of Oklahoma where I worked from 1991 to 1995. After losing my job due to a RIF, I was lucky to get a contract position at the VA Hospital in 1995 – When a VA position opened in 1996, I was hired on. I have been with the VA since that time. My primary medical interest is in oncology.  I prefer general imaging and PET scans over cardiology.  I am married and have 2 kids – both in college. and a spoiled Rottweiler.  My hobbies …TENNIS  TENNIS and more TENNIS!  I love to play tennis – I play on several USTA leagues throughout the year.

Give us your background information related to your professional training, including nuclear medicine, and what inspired you to enter this field.

I graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology (Nuclear Medicine) in 1991. I obtained my Master’s degree in Public Health – Health Administration and Policy in 2000. I became interested in Nuclear Medicine after attending a class on the Norman Campus on Allied Health – of all the professions discussed, Nuclear Medicine was the most interesting- a mix of medicine, science and technology. During that time, my step dad had received a liver transplant and spoke so highly of the medical staff involved in his care and what a difference they made. I wanted to make a difference in my patient’s lives.

What do you consider your primary contribution(s) to Nuclear Medicine?

A favorite part of my career has been teaching the OU students that rotated through my department.  – Not just how do something, but why… I emphasized radiation safety and doing things the right way. I feel like I made a difference to many students.

In what year were you a SWC-SNMMI President, and how did you first become involved with the chapter?

I was President in 2010-2011.  Scott Young, who worked at the Oklahoma City VA early to mid 1990s, had been involved  the with the local and Southwest chapters.  When I lost my job at Children’s Hospital, he was instrumental in getting me a contract position at the VA- he was the one who recommended I get involved.

Please describe anything else that you would like for your Nuclear Medicine colleagues to know about yourself.  

I have been a tech for over 32 years. I have been the Supervisor at the Oklahoma City VA for over 24 years.