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Program Description

The Program in Medical Dosimetry is sponsored by M. D. Anderson's School of Health Professions and is supported by the Department of Radiation Physics within the Division of Radiation Oncology.

The Division's clinical, office and research facilities occupy more than 77,000 square feet, of which 12,000 square feet are used for treatment rooms.

As M. D. Anderson is one of the largest cancer centers in the world, its Department of Radiation Oncology treats more than 4,000 new patients annually. The Program uses these resources to enhance the student experience, both didactically and clinically.

Mission

To provide the highest quality of didactic and technologically advanced clinical education in Medical Dosimetry, graduating professional practitioners that are valued by radiation oncology employers, display quality treatment planning and assessment skills and remain active in the professional community and learning throughout their careers.

Vision

We shall be the premier educational program in medical dosimetry 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

  1. The program will graduate students with superior treatment planning and assessment skills.
  2. The program will graduate students that demonstrate dedication to patient well being.
  3. The program will graduate students that display high level critical thinking skills.
  4. The program will graduate students that practice ethically with professional values and communication skills.
  5. The program will maintain an excellent level of satisfaction from students, graduates and employers.

Curriculum

Didactic classes include:

  • Orientation to Radiation Oncology
  • Topographic Anatomy
  • Aspects of Radiation Therapy
  • Physics for Medical Dosimetrists
  • Scientific Paper and Poster Presentation
  • Oncology Pathology
  • Brachytherapy Theory and Practice
  • Radiation Biology
  • Radiation Safety and Protection

Please see the Health Professions Student Catalog for a review of the objectives of the M. D. Anderson Program in Medical Dosimetry. The review concludes with a description of the clinical experience.

In addition, the Catalog contains more information about curriculum and course descriptions.


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