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Program Description

Sponsored by M. D. Anderson's School of Health Professions, the Program in Diagnostic Imaging receives its support from the Division of Diagnostic Imaging.

Students are educated in our state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging center, where the Division's diverse and experienced staff includes more than 70 physicians, 16 scientists, and 170 certified imaging technologists.

Mission
The mission of the Diagnostic Imaging Program is to provide the highest quality of education to diagnostic imaging students through formal didactic and state-of-the-art clinical experiences that prepare the student to deliver superior patient care and treatment in all aspects of radiology.

We shall provide the diagnostic imaging community with graduates who are patient care focused, critical thinkers and engaged in lifelong learning.

Vision
We shall be the premier educational program in Diagnostic Imaging by providing innovative curricular, clinical and continuing education services to The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, the state of Texas and the world.

Goals
Fulfillment of the program’s mission is assessed by the degree to which the program achieves the following goals:

  • Students will develop a patient care focus by providing superior patient care
  • Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills
  • Students will adopt a philosophy of lifelong learning through continuing education and professional involvement

Our graduates will:

  • Possess the knowledge and skills needed to obtain diagnostic quality images in an empathetic and professional manner
  • Possess the knowledge and skills needed to supervise staff, administration and radiologic sciences education
  • Maintain professional values of lifelong learning through continuing education

Curriculum
Didactic classes include:

Introduction to Radiologic Sciences
Introduction to Specialty Modalities
Patient Care in Radiologic Sciences
Principles of Radiographic Exposure I
Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning
Clinical Education
Capstone: Registry Review
Imaging Diverse Populations
Critical Care in Radiologic Sciences
Digital Imaging
Quality Management in Radiology
Research Techniques in Radiologic Sciences
Research Project
Teaching Strategies in Health Care Education
Instructional Design
Patient Education
Internship
Leadership in Radiologic Sciences
Staff Development
Promotional Strategies in Radiologic Sciences
Fiscal Analysis in Health Care
Current Trends in Health Care
Billing, Coding and Reimbursement
Effective Human Resources Management
Medical Law
Radiation Safety and Protection
Radiobiology
Anatomy in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiology
Human Pathology
Students also attend many of the numerous medical conferences offered at M. D. Anderson.

Please see the Health Professions Student Catalog for a review of the objectives of the Program in Diagnostic Imaging. In addition, the Catalog contains more information about curriculum and course descriptions.

Clinical Experience
The Program in Diagnostic Imaging will provide clinical education and experience in the Division of Diagnostic Imaging. The Division of Diagnostic Imaging is comprised of the following departments:

Diagnostic Radiology
Nuclear Medicine
Imaging Physics
Experimental Imaging
The Division provides a full range of contemporary diagnostic imaging and therapeutic services including PET, PET/CT, MRI, CT, nuclear medicine, interventional, ultrasound, mammography, and general diagnostic procedures.



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