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Medical Physics The discipline of medical physics includes the three specialty areas of diagnostic medical physics, nuclear medical physics, and therapeutic medical physics. Medical physicists support the diagnosis and treatment of disease through their understanding of the underlying scientific principles of imaging and therapeutic processes. They use this knowledge to perform or supervise technical aspects…
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Radiation Oncology Radiation oncology uses ionizing radiation and other modalities to treat malignant and some benign diseases. Radiation oncologists may also use computed tomography (CT) scans, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, and hyperthermia (heat) as additional interventions to aid in treatment planning and delivery. Radiation oncologists may obtain subspecialty certification in hospice and palliative medicine…
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Diagnostic Radiology A diagnostic radiologist uses x-rays, radionuclides, ultrasound, and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease. Diagnostic radiologists may also obtain subspecialty certification in hospice and palliative medicine, neuroradiology, nuclear radiology, pain medicine, and pediatric radiology. link Initial Certification link Continuing Certification link Subspecialties link Calendar link Volunteer
