Description:
The course in radiological physics is a series of lectures and review sessions covering the physics of all diagnostic imaging modalities and the related disciplines. Specifically the course covers:
- Basic concepts, which sets the foundation of radiation physics and computers in medical imaging.
- Diagnostic radiology, that includes all of the major imaging modalities along with image quality assurance.
- Nuclear medicine, including radionuclide decay, production, radiopharmaceuticals, radiation detection and imaging.
- Radiation protection, including X-ray dosimetry, nuclear dosimetry and radiation biology.
General Goals:
- To provide the residents with a comprehensive understanding of the basic sciences of medical imaging.
- To convey to the resident the important role that a basic understanding of physical principles can play in the practice of radiology.
Specific Goals:
- A record of attendance for at least 80 percent of the physics lectures is required of all residents who have not yet passed the written physics examination of the American Board of Radiology.
- Achieve a passing score on each of the physics quizzes at least once.
- Achieve a passing score on the written physics examination of the American Board of Radiology.
Reading List:
- Bushberg JT. The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging