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The program is structured to provide six months of general training
in radiographic areas (including general X-ray, fluoroscopy, mammography
and radiation safety), and two nine-month rotations in specialized
areas.
The six-month general training period may include a three-month
rotation to Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla.
Specialized training areas are selected by the faculty from the
following:
- MRI, CT, ultrasound, digital X-ray and
fluoroscopy
- Mammography, nuclear medicine, PET and
PET-CT
- Radiology information management
These nine-month rotations are designed to support the clinical
practice through both clinical and research projects.
Research Training
Primary opportunities for performing research will occur during
the primary rotations. It is anticipated that at least one research
project will be completed during each primary rotation. Typically
these research projects result in several presentations at national
professional meetings, as well as two or more peer-reviewed publications
submitted during the course of the residency.
Evaluation
To ensure that you acquire adequate knowledge and develop your technical
skills, your performance will be monitored carefully during the
course of your residency. You will be evaluated by your supervising
faculty member and the program director after each clinical rotation,
and otherwise on a quarterly basis. In addition, you will regularly
evaluate the faculty to ensure that your educational needs are being
met.
Call Frequency
Clinical medical physics residents do not have scheduled call. Specific
projects may require some work to be done by the resident after
hours. Mayo Clinic follows the recommendations of the Accreditation
Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
Teaching Opportunities
You will have the opportunity to participate in the annual Medical
Physics course for radiology residents. Other teaching opportunities
may also be available, depending on the rotation area.
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