Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Emory University School of Medicine offers various programs in the field of radiology and imaging sciences. The Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences provides a comprehensive education in radiology, with a focus on clinical excellence, intellectual curiosity, and patient care.

Nuclear Medicine Residency Program

The Nuclear Medicine Residency Program at Emory University School of Medicine is dedicated to equipping trainees with the highest level of skill and professionalism in order to provide exceptional patient and family-centered care, nuclear medicine education, and translational research.

Mission Statement

The mission of the program is to recruit and mentor trainees who will develop into dynamic leaders in the field, fostering a supportive culture that integrates innovative research with clinical nuclear medicine of the highest quality.

About the Program

Emory is a leader in nuclear medicine innovation and is the only institution in Georgia and one of three institutions in the Southeast to be designated a Comprehensive Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Center of Excellence by the Society for Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging. The program offers a comprehensive experience in adult and pediatric nuclear medicine, with an emphasis on molecular imaging and complex radionuclide therapies.

Program Faculty

The program faculty are committed to education and work closely with residents to ensure their training program prepares them to achieve their career goals. The division boasts 17 full-time physicians and 14 dedicated research faculty in four translational and basic science laboratories.

Patient Population

The program provides care to a large and diverse patient population, including pediatric patients at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, military veterans at the Atlanta VA Medical Center, and elders at Emory University Hospital at Wesley Woods.

Equipment

The equipment at the Emory University-affiliated nuclear medicine facilities includes state-of-the-art imaging and computer systems, with several imaging systems, including SPECT and SPECT/CT, and specialized computer facilities. Emory has a PET Center, including three PET/CT scanners, as well as PET/CT instruments at Emory University Hospital Midtown, Grady Memorial Hospital, and the Atlanta VA Medical Center.

Research

Research opportunities are available for fellows in both clinical and basic research, with a focus on translational medicine. The division is integrally involved in research conducted by Emory University School of Medicine faculty and collaborates with colleagues in the departments of Radiology and Cardiology, as well as in the Winship Cancer Institute.

Conferences

The program has a robust didactic lecture series, as well as other educational opportunities, including regular journal clubs, systemic quality improvement projects, "stump the attending" conferences, and occasional resident or fellow-led lectures.

Eligibility

Applicants must complete or have completed at least one year of ACGME-accredited postgraduate training in a clinical specialty, such as internal medicine, transitional year, or surgery.

Application

Applicants should apply via ERAS, with a holistic review of all applications, considering the applicant's fit with the program's missions of clinical excellence, intellectual curiosity, and patient care.

Other Programs

The Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences also offers other programs, including:

• BMSc Degree Program for Medical Imaging Technologists
• Diagnostic Radiology Residency
• Interventional Radiology Residency
• Medical Physics Imaging Residency
• Fellowship Programs in various specialties, such as Abdominal Imaging, Breast Imaging, and Neuroradiology
• Transitional Year Internship
• ABR Alternate Pathway at Emory
• ABR Interventional Radiology (IR) Alternate Pathway at Emory

Education Leadership

The program is led by experienced faculty, including the Program Director, David C. Brandon, MD, Associate Professor of Radiology and Imaging Sciences.

Global Health Initiative

The department is also involved in global health initiatives, with a focus on providing care to underserved populations and promoting health equity.

Life in Atlanta

Atlanta offers a unique blend of urban and suburban living, with a diverse range of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities.

Awards and Accolades

The department and its faculty have received numerous awards and accolades for their contributions to the field of radiology and imaging sciences.

Faculty Profiles

The faculty members are renowned experts in their fields, with a strong commitment to education, research, and patient care.

Education

The department offers a range of educational programs, including residencies, fellowships, and degree programs, with a focus on providing a comprehensive education in radiology and imaging sciences.

Research

The department is involved in various research projects, with a focus on translational medicine and the development of new imaging technologies and techniques.

Clinical Experience

The department provides clinical experience in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, and research institutions, with a focus on providing exceptional patient care and promoting health equity.