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Nuclear Medicine Basic Science Curriculum
This course is designed to promote an in-depth understanding of the physics, mathematics,
technology, and radiation safety issues of Nuclear Medicine. Topics covered include the
detailed study of basic atomic physics, radioactivity, counting statistics, radionuclide and
radiopharmaceutical production, radiopharmacy, interaction of radiation with matter,
radiation detection, planar and tomographic imaging systems, radiation dosimetry, radiation
safety, and radiobiology.
The program consists of weekly one-hour lectures, computer-based training material, and
nuclear instrumentation laboratory exercises. There are frequent brief quizzes based on the
computerized lecture material, as well as periodic full-hour exams. This course satisfies
the requirements of the ACGME for basic science training in Nuclear Medicine, as well as
the current NRC licensure requirements for handling of radioactive materials in clinical
practice.
Research
Although research is not required for our Nuclear Medicine residents, it is strongly
encouraged. There are several ongoing research projects available for resident participation,
including the evaluation of cardiac radiopharmaceuticals, quantitative analysis of myocardial
perfusion SPECT, SPECT instrumentation, and PET. Moreover, funds are available to
initiate small internal projects. Although there is no dedicated research rotation, there is
ample time allowed in monthly clinical rotations to devote several hours each week to
research pursuits. For those residents who successfully complete projects that are
accepted for presentation at local and regional meetings, travel time and funding are
provided.
This course is designed to promote an in-depth understanding of the physics, mathematics,
technology, and radiation safety issues of Nuclear Medicine. Topics covered include the
detailed study of basic atomic physics, radioactivity, counting statistics, radionuclide and
radiopharmaceutical production, radiopharmacy, interaction of radiation with matter,
radiation detection, planar and tomographic imaging systems, radiation dosimetry, radiation
safety, and radiobiology.
The program consists of weekly one-hour lectures, computer-based training material, and
nuclear instrumentation laboratory exercises. There are frequent brief quizzes based on the
computerized lecture material, as well as periodic full-hour exams. This course satisfies
the requirements of the ACGME for basic science training in Nuclear Medicine, as well as
the current NRC licensure requirements for handling of radioactive materials in clinical
practice.
Research
Although research is not required for our Nuclear Medicine residents, it is strongly
encouraged. There are several ongoing research projects available for resident participation,
including the evaluation of cardiac radiopharmaceuticals, quantitative analysis of myocardial
perfusion SPECT, SPECT instrumentation, and PET. Moreover, funds are available to
initiate small internal projects. Although there is no dedicated research rotation, there is
ample time allowed in monthly clinical rotations to devote several hours each week to
research pursuits. For those residents who successfully complete projects that are
accepted for presentation at local and regional meetings, travel time and funding are
provided.