University of Washington School of MedicineCourse Content for R3 Level Residents
Course Syllabus
RSNA/AAPM Module Link
Current Weekly Physics Session Lectures:
Quiz #1 Prep - Fundamentals, Modalities, & Images - Daniel Vergara, MS (27 March 2025 until 3 April 2025. Quiz due on 17 April 2025 )
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Basic Radiation Biology II – Daniel Vergara, MS (17 April 2025)
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RSNA/AAPM Web Module > Radiation Biology > Basic Radiation Biology
Other Resources:
Handout 1: Diagnosis and Treatment of Radiation Injuries
Handout 2: Acute Radiation Syndrome
Prior Weekly Physics Session Lectures 2025:
The listings below contain course content from the session in a prior year. As we progress through the current year, updated lectures may be found in the 'Current Weekly Physics Session Lectures' above.
>Basic Radiation Biology I – Joey Wishart, M.S. (10 April 2025)
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RSNA/AAPM Web Module > Radiation Biology > Basic Radiation Biology
Radiology Article:
- Fluoroscopically Guided Interventional Procedures: A Review of Radiation Effects on Patients' Skin and Hair
Fundamentals of Radiation Protection - Matt Asay, PhD (3 April 2025)
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RSNA/AAPM Web Module > Radiation Protection > Fundamentals of Radiation Protection
- Questions | Answers
AAPM/RSNA Tutorials :
- Radiation Safety Considerations for Diagnostic Radiology Personnel
Image Processing, Reconstruction, and PACS - Jeff Moirano (20 Mar 2025)
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RSNA/AAPM Web Module > Basic Imaging Science and Technology > Image Processing and Reconstruction
Radiographics > PACS Equipment Overview
Image Perception, Performance Evaluation, and Image Display - Jeff Moirano, MS (13 Mar 2025)
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RSNA/AAPM Web Module > Image Perception and Performance Evaluation
RSNA/AAPM Web Module > Image Display
Radiographics > Medical Imaging Displays and Their Use in Image Interpretation
Radiographics > What Can You See in a Single Glance and How Might This Guide Visual Search in Medical Images?
Intro to Fluoroscopy - Jeff Moirano, MS (6 March 2025)
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RSNA/AAPM Web Module > Fluoroscopy > Fluoroscopy Systems
- Module Questions | Module Answers
Other Resources:
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Info Regarding Eye Exposure: Radiation Exposure of the Anesthesiologist in the Neurointerventional Suite
Intro to Mammography - Kalpana Kanal, PhD (20 February 2025)
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RSNA/AAPM Web Module > Projection X-ray Imaging > Radiographic and Mammographic Systems
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RSNA/AAPM Web Module> CT > CT Systems
RSNA/AAPM Web Module> SlidesRadiation Dose in CT
AAPM/RSNA Tutorials :
- Radiation Dose in CT
- Search for Isotropic Resolution in CT from Conventional to MDCT
Digital X-ray Imaging - Daniel Vergara, MS (6 Feb 2025)
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RSNA/AAPM Web Module > Projection X-ray Imaging > Digital X-ray Imaging
RSNA/AAPM Web Module > Projection X-ray Imaging > Radiographic Image Receptors
- Summary Notes
- Questions | Answers
Intro to Radiography (3 of 3 - geometry/contrast/technique) - Daniel Vergara, MS (23 Jan 2025)
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RSNA/AAPM Web Module > Projection X-ray Imaging > Basic Concepts in Radiography
- Module Questions | Module Answers
AAPM/RSNA Tutorials :
- Physics Overview of Screen-Film Radiography (read up to midway page 909)
- Clinical Applications of Basic X-ray Physics Principles (735 to 737 [Focal Spot] and 740 to END [Scatter/Contrast])
Intro to Radiography (2 of 3 - Interactions/Terminology) - Joey Wishart, MS (16 Jan 2025)
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RSNA/AAPM Web Module > Fundamentals > Interactions of Radiation and Tissue
RSNA/AAPM Web Module > Fundamentals > Radiation Measurements and Units
AAPM/RSNA Tutorials
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- X-ray Interactions
- X-ray Attenuation
Intro to Radiography (1 of 3 - Interactions/X-ray tubes) - Alex Lindgren-Ruby MS (9 Jan 2025)
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RSNA/AAPM Web Module > Fundamentals > X ray tubes and spectra
RSNA/AAPM Web Module > Fundamentals > Atoms, Radiation, and Radioactivity
AAPM/RSNA Tutorials
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- X-Ray Production
Clinical NM Artifacts - Sanaz Behnia, MD (Self-Review)
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Quiz #3 Prep - Review / Self-Guided Study (12 September 2024 until 31 October 2024)
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Quiz #4 Prep - Review / Self-Guided Study (7 November 2024 until 28 November 2024)
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Radioisotope Safety & RISE Concepts - Jennifer Johnson, PhD (24 October 2024)
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RSNA/AAPM Wed Module > Nuclear Medicine > Radioisotopes and Radiopharmaceuticals
Radiation Safety, Rules, and Regulations - Jennifer Johnson, PhD (17 October 2024) [ Slides | Video ]
PET and PET/CT - Daniel Vergara, MS (10 October 2024)
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RSNA/AAPM Wed Module > Nuclear Medicine > PET/PET-CT/Image Quality
Radioisotopes, Radiopharmaceuticals, and Dosimetry - Matt Asay, Ph.D. (3 October 2024)
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RSNA/AAPM Wed Module > Nuclear Medicine > Radioisotopes and Radiopharmaceuticals
RSNA/AAPM Wed Module > Radionuclide Dosimetry and Nuclear Regulations
SPECT, SPECT-CT, and Image Quality - Daniel Vergara, MS (26 September 2024 )
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RSNA/AAPM Wed Module > Nuclear Medicine > SPECT / SPECT-CT / Image Quality
Radiation Detection, Instrumentation, and Radiation Safety - Jeff Moirano (19 Sept 2024)
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RSNA/AAPM Wed Module > Nuclear Medicine > Radiation Detection Instrumentation in Nuclear Medicine Practice
Basic Nuclear Physics: Decay & Interaction with Matter - Daniel Vergara MS (12 Sept 2024 )
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RSNA/AAPM Web Module > Fundamentals > Atoms, Radiation, and Radioactivity
RSNA/AAPM Web Module > Fundamentals > Interactions of Radiation and Tissue
Magnetic Resonance Image: Bioeffects & Safety Discussion - Joel Ostenson, PhD (5 September 2024)
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ACR Guidance Document on MR Safe Practices: > 2020 ACR Manual on MR Safety
Magnetic Resonance Image Artifacts - Jason Ostenson, PhD (22 August 2024)
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RSNA/AAPM Web Module > Magnetic Resonance > MRI: Image Artifacts
Additional MR learning/reference websites:
The Basics of MRI, Chapter 11 > http://www.cis.rit.edu/htbooks/mri/inside.htm
e-MRI > http://www.imaios.com/en/e-Courses/e-MRI/Image-quality-and-artifacts
MR-TIP > http://www.mr-tip.com/serv1.php?type=art
Magnetic Resonance Image Characteristics- Jason Ostenson, PhD (15 August 2024)
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RSNA/AAPM Web Module > Magnetic Resonance > MRI: Image Characteristics
Additional MR learning/reference websites:
e-MRI > http://www.imaios.com/en/e-Courses/e-MRI/Image-quality-and-artifacts
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Pulse Sequences II: Advanced Sequences - Swati R. Levendovszky, PhD (8 August 2024)
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RSNA/AAPM Web Module > Magnetic Resonance > MRI: Pulse Sequences
Additional MR learning/reference websites:
MRI Notes > http://www.mrinotes.com/ Chapter 4
e-MRI > http://www.imaios.com/en/e-Courses/e-MRI/MRI-Sequences
e-MRI/Functional MRI > http://www.imaios.com/en/e-Courses/e-MRI/Functional-MRI
e-MRI/Improving MRI Contrast Imaging > http://www.imaios.com/en/e-Courses/e-MRI/Improving-MRI-contrast-Imaging-water-and-fat
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Pulse Sequences I: Basic Imaging Sequences - Swati R. Levendovszky, PhD (1 August 2024)
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RSNA/AAPM Web Module > Magnetic Resonance > MRI: Pulse Sequences
Additional MR learning/reference websites:
MRI Notes > http://www.mrinotes.com/ Chapter 4
e-MRI > http://www.imaios.com/en/e-Courses/e-MRI/MRI-Sequences
Magnetic Resonance Image Formation II- Jason Ostenson, Ph.D. (25 July 2024 )
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RSNA/AAPM Web Module > Magnetic Resonance > MRI: Image Formation
Additional MR learning/reference websites:
MRI Notes > http://www.mrinotes.com/ Chapter 2 & 3
e-MRI/Signal Spacial Encoding > http://www.imaios.com/en/e-Courses/e-MRI/Signal-spatial-encoding
e-MRI/The Physics Behind it All > http://www.imaios.com/en/e-Courses/e-MRI/The-Physics-behind-it-all
Quiz #2 Prep - Review / Self-Guided Study (27 June 2024 until 25 July 2024 )
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Magnetic Resonance Image Formation I - Jason Ostenson, Ph.D. (18 July 2024)
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RSNA/AAPM Web Module > Magnetic Resonance > MRI: Image Formation
Additional MR learning/references:
MRI Notes > http://www.mrinotes.com/ Chapters 2: MR Physics & 3: Imaging
e-MRI/Signal Spacial Encoding > http://www.imaios.com/en/e-Courses/e-MRI/Signal-spatial-encoding
e-MRI/The Physics Behind it All > http://www.imaios.com/en/e-Courses/e-MRI/The-Physics-behind-it-all
The Basic Principles of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance - Jason Ostenson, Ph.D. (11 July 2024)
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RSNA/AAPM Web Module > Magnetic Resonance > Basic Principles of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
Additional MR learning/references:
MRI Notes > http://www.mrinotes.com/ Chapters 2 & 3
e-MRI/NMR > http://www.imaios.com/en/e-Courses/e-MRI/NMR
e-MRI/MRI Signal Contrast >
http://www.imaios.com/en/e-Courses/e-MRI/MRI-signal-contrast
Ultrasound III : Artifacts and Case Illustrations - Self Review (4 July 2023)
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RSNA/AAPM Web Module > Ultrasound > Image Quality - Artifacts, Doppler, and Safety
Background: Ultrasound Artifacts_Prabhu et al
Ultrasound II : Image Formation and Applications - Jeff Moirano (27 June 2024)
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RSNA/AAPM Web Module > Ultrasound > Interaction of Ultrasound with Tissue, and Doppler Ultrasound
Ultrasound I : Basic Ultrasound Imaging & Display - Jeff Moirano (20 June 2024)
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RSNA/AAPM Web Module > Ultrasound > Ultrasound Concepts and Transducers
RSNA/AAPM Web Module > Ultrasound > Basic Ultrasound Imaging and Display
Image Quality and Dose in Mammography/Radiography - Daniel Vergara (13 June 2024)
Fluoroscopy Exposure and Safety Lab - Arin Winsor / Joey Wishart (6 June 2024)
CT Imaging & Radiation Protection of Pediatric Patients - David Zamora (22 May 2024) CT Dose and Image Quality - David Zamora (16 May 2024) Handouts: CT Handbook - Chapter 3: Image Quality & System Performance
RSNA/AAPM Web Module > Computed Tomography > Radiation Dose in CT CT Systems - David Zamora (9 May 2024) Radiation Risks and Estimating Cancer Risk - Daniel Vergara, MS (2 May 2024) Radiation Effects - Kalpana Kanal, PhD (25 April 2024)
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RSNA/AAPM Web Module > Projection X-ray Imaging > Mammography Image Quality and Dose
RSNA/AAPM Web Module > Projection X-ray Imaging > Image Quality and Dose in Radiography
- Module Questions | Module Answers
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Reference Document
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RSNA/AAPM Web Module > CT > Imaging Gently: CT Imaging & Radiation Protection of Pediatric Patients
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RSNA/AAPM Web Module > Computed Tomography > CT Image Quality and Protocols
AAPM/RSNA Tutorials:
- CT Image Detail and Noise
- Image Processing in CT
- Radiation Dose in CT
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RSNA/AAPM Web Module > Computed Tomography > CT Systems
AAPM/RSNA Tutorials :
- Technological Advances in MDCT with a focus on Cardiac Imaging
- Search for Isotropic Resolution in CT from Conventional to MDCT
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RSNA/AAPM Web Module > Radiation Protection > Radiation Dose and Risk
RSNA/AAPM Web Module > Radiation Protection > Estimating Cancer Risk from Imaging
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AAPM/RSNA Tutorials :
- Policy Statement of the International Organization for Medical Physics
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RSNA/AAPM Web Module > Radiation Biology > Radiation Effects
RSNA Article > Imaging in Pregnant Patients: Examination Appropriateness
Prior Weekly Physics Session Lectures from Previous Years:
The listings below contain course content from the session from prior years. As we progress through the current year, updated lectures may be found in the 'Current Weekly Physics Session Lectures' above.
Clinical Physics of Breast Imaging - Linda Chen, MD (22 June 2023)
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Magnetic Resonance Class End Review - Christina Brunnquell, PhD (Recorded Video)
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Pulse Sequences III: Instrumentation - Christina Brunnquell, PhD (12 May 2022)
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RSNA/AAPM Web Module > Magnetic Resonance > MRI: Special Acquisition Methods
Additional MR learning/reference websites:
e-MRI > https://www.imaios.com/en/e-Courses/e-MRI/MR-Angiography-Flow-imaging
e-MRI > https://www.imaios.com/en/e-Courses/e-MRI/Magnetic-Resonance-Spectroscopy-MRS
RSNA/AAPM Web Module > Magnetic Resonance > MRI: Instrumentation
e-MRI > https://www.imaios.com/en/e-Courses/e-MRI/MRI-instrumentation-and-MRI-safety
Intro to Ultrasound - Jeff Moirano, MS (3 Feb 2022)
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RSNA/AAPM Web Module > Ultrasound > Ultrasound Concepts and Transducers
MRI Review & Quiz #4 Prep - Joel Ostenson, PhD (2 November 2023)
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Gamma Cameras - Matt Asay, Ph.D. (6 October 2022)
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RSNA/AAPM Web Module > Nuclear Medicine > Gamma Cameras / Image Quality
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