Radiology School

We are delighted to introduce a master-course in Radiology, organized by EMC Medical School and a Group of Companies “European Medical Centre” (GEMC).

The course is dedicated to the lifelong learning of radiologists and specialists in ultrasonic and radionuclide diagnosis, and to the advancement of medical care through the science of radiology, and allied disciplines. Continuing professional development is the foremost goal for the society, to be achieved through educational and scientific meetings, publication of peer-reviewed journals, clinical recommendations, guidelines and theses, launch of distance educational courses, and distribution of professional medical information via on-line educational resources.

The purpose of the Radiology School is to improve health care through:

1. disseminating to radiologists and other health professionals the most current scientific and clinical information on imaging, image-guided intervention and other imaging-related activities;
2. keeping the worldwide community of radiologists and other health professionals abreast of state-of-the-art techniques in radiology;
3. creating education programs for radiologists;
4. creating education programs for radiology technicians;
5. creating education programs in the field of Management in radiology;
6. conducting annual conferences on clinical radiology, as well as management and leadership courses in radiology;
7. development and publication of radiology standards, including clinical recommendations, research protocols, requirements for diagnostic equipment, PACS and RIS;
8. stimulating critical thinking and reflection in the science and practice of radiology;
9. creating and coordinating efforts that will identify, assess and respond to the learning needs of radiology professionals;
10. developing and supporting educators in radiology.

The target audience includes diagnostic radiologists, nuclear medicine physicians, residents and fellows in diagnostic radiology, radiology technicians, medical physicists and other health professionals interested in the science and the practice of radiology. 

The educational program content areas will include basic science, disease processes, state-of-the art technologies and techniques, patient safety, clinical research, evidence-based medicine, health outcomes, education and practice management. Educational activities will highlight optimal clinical practice and potential future practice.

The overall education program will be comprehensive, filling the gaps and meeting the needs of the target audience by assisting the participants with their continuous learning and assessment, and responding to state and national licensing and certification requirements.  It will also address disparities between current practice and best practice.

Formes of Study at the Radiology School:

1. Master-courses;
2. Educational seminars;
3. Interdisciplinary learning courses;
4. Study materials;
5. Internet-based activities, including webcasts based on instructional courses;
6. Skills-assessment activities.

Expected Results:

The overall education program will serve to improve participants’ competence or performance or improve patient outcomes. The activities that are part of the program will be designed using the most current information available, utilizing innovative educational techniques, such as webcast, IRVS and image processing systems. The expected result is the improved professional performance of radiologists that enhances patient care, maximizes patient safety and improves health outcomes. The ultimate goal of the continuing medical education program is to positively impact both the individual’s practice as well as the entire field of radiology in Russia.

Subject areas of study at the Radiology School:

• Radiology techniques in oncology
• Assessment of chemio- and radiation therapy efficiency
• Radiology in urology
• Radiology in gynaecology
• Radiology in cardiology and angiology
• Radiology in neurology
• Radiology in traumatology and orthopaedics
• Radiology in breast care
• Rational and safe use of contrast media
• Expert techniques in computed tomography
• Expert techniques in magnetic resonance imaging
• Expert techniques in imagining analysis
• Computed tomography of coronary arteries and heart
• Virtual colonoscopy
• Magnetic resonance imaging
• Magnetic resonance imaging of joints
• Magnetic resonance imaging of small pelvis (urology and gynaecology)
• Radiology department management
• Radiology quality management
• “Lean production” policy and Six Sigma in Radiology
• Marketing in Radiology

The head of the Radiology School is Irina Trofimenko – PhD, Head of the Radiodiagnosis Department at the EMC, Radiologist of the European Medical Center, a specialist in the exploitation of MRv-equipment of Siemens company.