Medical imaging [MMEDB301]

Learning outcomes

Apply and explain the physical principles leading to image contrast in radiology and nuclear medicine. Understand the interest of contrast products used in medical imaging. Knowledge of normal radiological anatomy, including some basic pathology. Know the basic elements of radiation protection. Understanding the basis of artificial intelligence, including radiomics.

Objectives

Retain the principles of different medical imaging techniques, allowing the interpretation of the results. Apply their knowledge of anatomy to these different imaging techniques.

Content

The medical imaging course (39 hours) first introduces the student to the different imaging techniques including the basic notions of radioprotection: conventional radiology, digital tomosynthesis and tomography, CT-Scanner, ultrasound including doppler effect and elastography, nuclear medicine and magnetic resonance imaging. It then reviews the different anatomical areas: osteoarticular imaging, vascular imaging, thoracic imaging, upper and lower abdominal imaging, neuroradiology (including neck). Finally, the understanding and interest of artificial intelligence in medical imaging will be discussed at the end of the course. PRE-REQUISITES None, but knowledge of the following core courses is recommended: MPHYB111 Introduction to Medical Physics MMEDB101 General Anatomy I MMEDB224 General Anatomy II MMEDB225 General Anatomy III MMEDB235 Anatomy of the central nervous system