The field of radiology looks inside the body to diagnose medical conditions.
Radiology is a field of medicine devoted to diagnosing medical conditions through the use of images. The field includes a number of occupations, such as radiologists (doctors who interpret radiological images) and radiographers or radiologic technologists (professionals who administer the imaging tests). A few schools in Atlanta offer radiology programs designed to prepare students for working in this field.
Emory University School of Medicine
Emory University is a private institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church. In 2010, "U.S. News and World Report" rated the university's School of Medicine 20th in research and 25th in personal care among all U.S. medical schools.
The Department of Radiology has several programs. For would-be physicians, the school offers radiology residency and fellowship programs that prepare graduates for the certification exam offered by the American Board of Radiology. Students must already have an M.D. degree to qualify for the programs. The school also offers two bachelor of medical science degree programs in medical imaging. One is designed for entry-level students who have a high school diploma or GED and 30 credit hours of coursework in humanities and natural sciences. The second program is for individuals who have licensure to work as radiographers, but hold only a certificate or associate's degree in the field.
Emory University School of Medicine
1648 Pierce Drive
Atlanta, GA 30322
404-727-5660
med.emory.edu
Institute for Allied Medical Professions
The Institute for Allied Medical Professions, a for-profit institution, offers a two-year certificate program in radiologic technology. A high school diploma or GED is necessary for admission. Students receive 690 hours of classroom instruction in anatomy, patient care, film developing, radiation protection and physics. They also undergo more than 1,600 hours of hands-on clinical training at St. Joseph's Hospital, which is adjacent to the school. In addition to teaching students administer X-rays, the program also covers magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography. Job placement assistance is available.
Institute for Allied Medical Professions
5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Suite 450
Atlanta, GA 30342
404-255-4500
iamp.edu
Sanford-Brown Institute
A for-profit institution, Sanford-Brown College is located north of downtown Atlanta. The school's radiology program culminates in an associate of applied science degree, preparing students for careers as radiographers. The two-year program covers radiobiology, imaging modalities, image analysis, physics, medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and radiation protection. A clinical externship is required for graduation. The college offers job placement assistance.
Sanford-Brown College
1140 Hammond Drive, Suite A-1150
Atlanta, GA 30328
888-740-1333
sanfordbrown.edu
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