Our program provides thorough and intense training in all aspects of radiology. Successful completion of the training program qualifies graduates to sit for the American Board of Radiology specialty examination in Radiology. Multiple magnetic resonance imaging units use the latest available clinical techniques, in addition to many of the newer research techniques. An extensive digital imaging image processing system is available in the department for both clinical and research use. Radiology dictation is digitally stored, and transcription is performed within a computer network.
Verbal reports are available by telephone immediately after dictation using a digital system.
Single photon emission computed tomography scanners are also available. The division's radiopharmacy and research labs are active in developing and testing new radiopharmaceuticals and imaging procedures for clinical application. In radiation physics, a dedicated high-filed MRI and spectroscopy system is used for research in such areas as head injury, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Research interests are as wide an varied as our diverse faculty, but major areas of research include expanding the applications of magnetic resonance imaging, imaging of cerebral vascular disease and cardiovascular disease, and expanding the capabilities of interventional radiology.