A presentation of the full scope of use of implanted radiation sources for medical purposes. The course includes consideration of all aspects of brachytherapy dosimetry and treatment planning as well as modern and cutting-edge brachytherapy clinical practice. Characteristics of interstitial, intracavitary, and intraluminal implants, as well as remote afterloaders, are considered.
Independent directed research on theoretical and practical problems in the health-related radiation sciences. May be repeated to a maximum of eight credits.
This course will introduce the student to, and give them practical experience in, writing research proposals, research reports and carrying out research work. The course will be jointly taught by various medical physics faculty and guest lecturers. Students will be asked to present their own work to be critiqued by the class. The goal is to give the student a hands-on experience of what is involved in doing funded clinical research on human subjects and getting it published in an academic journal.
With the advice and approval of the Third and Fourth Year Curriculum and Student Progress Committee, the fourth-year student may choose approved electives offered by the various departments in the College of Medicine. The intent is to provide the student an opportunity to develop his fund of knowledge and clinical competence.
Applied field work at the graduate level in the sciences relating to radiation medicine. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Applied field work at the graduate level in the sciences relating to radiation medicine. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Applied field work at the graduate level in the sciences relating to radiation medicine. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Independent directed research on theoretical and practical problems in the health-related radiation sciences. May be repeated to a maximum of eight credits.
Use of radiation therapy in clinical treatment of malignancy. Staging, histology, spread, treatment techniques, acute and late effects of radiation therapy.
Fourth Year Curriculum and Student Progress Committee, the fourth-year student may choose approved electives offered by the various departments in the College of Medicine. The intent is to provide the student an opportunity to develop his fund of knowledge and clinical competence.
