Program Overview

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Emory University School of Medicine

The Emory University School of Medicine offers various programs in the field of medicine.

About the School

The school has a vision and mission to provide excellent education, research, and patient care. It has a strong leadership team and is committed to supporting its people, including faculty and students.

Education

The school offers various educational programs, including degree programs, residencies, and fellowships. The programs are designed to provide students with a comprehensive education and training in their chosen field.

Degree Programs

The school offers various degree programs, including:

• BMSc Degree Program for Medical Imaging Technologists
• Diagnostic Radiology Residency
• Interventional Radiology Residency
• Medical Physics Imaging Residency
• Nuclear Medicine Residency

Residencies and Fellowships

The school offers various residencies and fellowships, including:

• Abdominal Imaging Fellowship
• Breast Imaging Fellowship
• Cardiothoracic Imaging Fellowship
• Emergency and Trauma Imaging Fellowship
• Interventional Radiology Independent Program
• Musculoskeletal Imaging Fellowship
• Neuroradiology Fellowship
• Nuclear Radiology Fellowship
• Pediatric Imaging Fellowships
• PET/CT Fellowship (Molecular Imaging and Theragnostics)

Research

The school is committed to research and has various research centers and facilities. The research areas include:

• Nuclear medicine
• Molecular imaging
• Image-guided technologies
• Cancer research
• Cardiovascular research

Clinical Experience

The school provides clinical experience to its students and residents through its affiliated hospitals and clinics. The clinical experience includes:

• Patient care
• Clinical rotations
• Electives

Facilities

The school has state-of-the-art facilities, including:

• Emory University Hospital
• Emory University Hospital Midtown
• Grady Memorial Hospital
• Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center
• Center for Systems Imaging

Faculty

The school has a strong faculty team, including:

• David C. Brandon, MD, Associate Professor of Radiology and Imaging Sciences
• Krishna Chaudhary, MBBS, Fellow

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for the programs vary, but generally include:

• Completion of a bachelor's degree
• Completion of a medical degree
• Completion of a residency program
• Licensure to practice medicine in the state of Georgia

Application

The application process for the programs varies, but generally includes:

• Submission of an application form
• Submission of transcripts and test scores
• Submission of letters of recommendation
• Interview with the program director and faculty

Nuclear Radiology Fellowship

The Nuclear Radiology Fellowship program is designed to provide trainees with the highest standards in nuclear medicine education, research, and patient care.

Mission Statement

The mission of the program is to instill trainees with the highest standards in nuclear medicine education, research, and patient care.

About the Program

The program provides a comprehensive experience in adult and pediatric nuclear radiology, with an emphasis on molecular imaging and complex radionuclide therapies.

Program Leadership

The program is led by David C. Brandon, MD, Associate Professor of Radiology and Imaging Sciences.

Facilities

The program has access to state-of-the-art facilities, including:

• Emory University Hospital
• Emory University Hospital Midtown
• Grady Memorial Hospital
• Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Equipment

The program has access to state-of-the-art equipment, including:

• PET/CT scanners
• SPECT/CT scanners
• PET/MR scanner
• Cyclotron

Research

The program provides opportunities for both clinical and basic research, with a focus on nuclear medicine and molecular imaging.

Conferences

The program has a robust didactic lecture series and provides other educational opportunities, including:

• Journal clubs
• Systemic quality improvement projects
• "Stump the attending" conferences
• Resident- and fellow-led lectures

Eligibility

Applicants must complete or have completed an ACGME-accredited (American) or RCPSC-accredited (Canadian) four-year Diagnostic Radiology Residency program and must hold or meet requirements for medical licensure in the state of Georgia.

Application

Applicants should apply via the process outlined on the program's website. The number of available positions varies from year to year.