Introduction

Introduction

The Department of Radiology, the Department of Nuclear Medicine and the Department of Radiation Oncology at this China Medical University Hospital are equipped with a great number of advanced imaging and treatment instruments to provide the latest medical examination technology and diagnostic support. Moreover, professional radiologists and medical technologists play an equally important role in the teaching of CMU Department of Radiological Technology. Students in the Department of Radiological Technology not only benefit from the availability of modern equipment, but also from the enthusiasm of the faculty.

Teaching Objectives

We aim to train students to be professional radiological technologists that are hardworking and devoted to research, with professional skills and general medical knowledge.

Areas of Study

  1. Diagnosis Introduction to Radiology, including X-rays, CT (Computerized Tomography), Fluoroscopic X-ray exams, Angiography, Ultrasound, and MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) 
  2. Nuclear Medicine, including Gamma Imaging, SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computerized Tomography), PET (Positron Emission Tomography), RIA (Radioimmunoassay), Radiopharmaceutical, and Nuclear Medicine Computer Image Analysis 
  3. Therapeutic Radiology, including Linear Accelerator, Simulation Photography, External Teletherapy, Afterloading Brachytherapy, Conformal Radiotherapy, and IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy) 

Faculty

Our distinguished faculty consists of 2 professors, 2 associate professors, 5 assistant professors and 7 lecturers along with 4 senior attending doctors. In addition, there is also a team of 40 senior technologists who serve as mentors and coaches for the students. 

Teaching & Practices Facilities

China Medical University Hospital, as a large-scale medical center, is well equipped with a variety of advanced diagnostic facilities, accessible to students for hands-on learning and practicums.

Characteristics of Curriculum

  1. Freshman － Emphasize on subjects featuring (general education) and humanities. 
  2. Sophomore － Focus on anatomy, radiophysics, chemistry, physiology, etc. 
  3. Junior － Focus on studies of instrumentation and technology. 
  4. Senior － Practicums and equipment operation. 

Characteristics of Learning

The faculty of CMU Department of Radiological Technology consist of enthusiastic radiologists and technologists proficient at diagnosis, therapy and nuclear medicine. They are committed to train students to become professional radiological technologists with both academic knowledge and the drive to research ability.

Career Prospects

Each of our graduates can take examinations to obtain a professional license to become a Radio-Technologist or a Radiation Protection staff member. They may work in the areas of radiology, radiotherapy and nuclear medical technology, or serve as medical physicist, dosimetrist, health physicist, medical engineer, or medical administrative team -member.

Research Focus:

  1. Diagnosis Introduction to Radiology, including X-rays, CT (computerized tomography), fluoroscopic X-ray exams, angiography, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging 
  2. Nuclear Medicine, including gamma imaging, SPECT (single photon emission computerized tomography), PET (Positron Emission Tomography), radioimmunoassay (RIA), radiopharmaceutical, and nuclear medicine computer image analysis 
  3. Therapeutic Radiology, including linear accelerator, simulation photography, external teletherapy, afterloading brachytherapy, conformal radiotherapy, and intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) 
  4. Biomedical engineering, including biomaterial, thermal surgery, detection of tumor, tumor motion estimation, red blood cell velocity measurements and radiophotoluminescent glass dosimeter.