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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
The graduate program in Radiological Sciences is designed to prepare students to participate in the development and transmission of scientific knowledge concerning the uses of radiant energy forms in the diagnosis and treatment of human diseases.
NEWS OF INTEREST
Janessa Manning, fourth year student in the Neuroscience Imaging Track, was selected as a 2009-2010 Translational Science Training (TST) scholar by the Institute for Integration of Medicine and Science (IIMS). TST scholars, their mentors, and the TST directors work closely to develop and implement individualized plans for their translational science training. Janessa's research interest is, "Multimodality Imaging of Autism Spectrum Disorders".
Radiological Sciences graduate students were co-authors on over 20 presentations at the 51st Annual Meeting of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine to be held in Anaheim, CA July 26-30, 2009. Follow this link to see a partial list of the AAPM 2009 Presentations.
Xudong Wang won the Best Graduate Student Presentation Award at the Spring 2009 student research competition of the South Texas Chapter-Health Physics Society. This award is named after R.D. Neff and included a check for $100. His topic was neutron shielding analysis for Vault #8 at the CTRC.
Teboh Roland won 3rd place in the Young Investigators Symposium at 2009 American College of Medical Physics meeting held May 2-5 in Virginia Beach, VA. Teboh also presented his research at the 2009 Joint Conference of the National Society for Black Physicists and the National Society for Hispanic Physicists held in Nashville, TN in February.
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AREAS OF STUDY
For convenience,students of the Radiological Sciences select areas of emphasis including Medical Physics, Biology research using imaging technologies, and Radiation Biophysics. The curricula provide opportunities for students to acquire a core of fundamental knowledge through a synergistic program of formal courses, seminars, teaching opportunities and hands-on research experiences. After completing core courses each student begins the Qualifying examination process to be admitted into candidacy. Then, with the assistance of a research advisor, each student is encouraged to design an individual course of study consistent with his/her career goals.
List of formal courses
Tracks for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree
- PhD degree specializing in Radiation Therapy Physics
- PhD degree specializing in Medical Diagnostic Physics
- PhD degree specializing in Radiation Biology
- PhD degree specializing in Human Imaging
- PhD degree specializing in Neuroscience Imaging
Click here for the listing of Sequential Procedures Required for Completing the PhD Program.
Tracks for the Master of Science (MS) Degree
- Medical Health Physics - MS Degree
- Radiation Therapy Physics - MS Degree
- Medical Diagnostic Physics - MS Degree
Click here for the listing of Sequential Procedures Required for Completing the MS Program.
Students who have a baccalaureate degree and wish to take selected graduate-level courses should read the following policy about APPLYING FOR NON-DEGREE STUDENT STATUS.
HISTORY AND ADMINISTRATION
The Graduate Program was approved by the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences(GSBS), Regents of the University of Texas, and the Coordinating Board for Higher Education of the State of Texas in 1989. The Graduate Program began with a PhD & MS track in Medical Physics, a PhD track in Radiation Biology & a MS track in Medical Health Physics. In 1996, the Medical Physics tracks of the Graduate Program were accredited by the Commission for the Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs (CAMPEP). Since then, two additional training programs, in Human Imaging and Neuroscience Imaging have been added. The Graduate Program has a total of 73 graduates, 53 with from the PhD program and 20 from the MS program.
The Director of the Graduate Program administers the program while the Committee on Graduate Studies (COGS) sets policy and approves students' committee membership, qualifying exam committees and dissertation projects.
RESEARCH AND CLINICAL TRAINING
Major Research Facilities
- Radiology Department’s Division of Research
- UTHSCSA Research Imaging Institute (RII)
- Cancer Therapy and Research Center. (CTRC)
Other Research Facilities
These facilities are also available to students to gain both research and clinical experience:
- Audie Murphy VA Medical Center
- The University Medical Center of the Bexar County Hospital District
- Brooke Army Medical Center
- Wilford Hall Medical Center (US Air Force)
- Texas Cancer Center
- South Texas Oncology & Hematology
Training Programs and Grants
Recent Publications
FACULTY
Faculty Assignments There are currently 64 faculty members in the Radiological Sciences Graduate Program. The Program assigns faculty into two categories: Faculty Research Advisors and Faculty-at-Large. Faculty Research Advisors are defined as faculty teaching at least one course per year who are authorized to advise graduate students and chair thesis committees. Those members listed as Faculty-at-Large have at least two contact lecture hours per year and participate on thesis and dissertation committees. A faculty member listed as a Faculty Research Advisors shall serve as a Co-Director or Director of at least one course per year. The faculty assignments are reviewed each August by the Committee on Graduate Studies (COGS).
Faculty Research Advisors Faculty members are assigned as “advisors” each semester to mentor students who have been accepted into the program. These faculty members are authorized to advise research theses and dissertations of students in radiological sciences. Students are notified of their advisor and are asked to schedule to meet with them. The student is asked to discuss study plans with their advisor at least once a year but preferably twice a year. Each student has the option at any time of changing faculty advisor simply by requesting the action in a formal letter to the COGS.
Faculty Research Advisors report on their students at the beginning of the calendar year to Chair of the Curriculum Committee, who then reports to COGS. If a student's progress is not acceptable, the advisor documents this and develops an action plan with the student. The student is given a year to improve and will then be re-evaluated.
INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
Students may apply for admission to The Graduate Program to begin the Fall or, in special cases the Spring semester, of each academic year. Applications for the Fall semester must be received no later than March 1st, and all application materials must be in The Graduate Program office no later than April 1st. Applications for the Spring must be received no later than October 1st, and all application material must be in The Graduate Program office no later than November 1st. Due to course scheduling, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for the Fall semester. If all application material is not received by the specified deadlines, an Admission Recommendation form is sent to the Associate Dean indicating rejection because of an incomplete application file, noting those items that are lacking. An applicant can reapply for the following semester once all pending materials have been received.
CURRENT STUDENTS
Student Representatives
- Courtney Buckey: Student Representative to the Radiological Sciences COGS
- Trish Tynan: Treasurer of the Student Government Association and Peer Advisor for Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.
- Leland Page: UTHSCSA Graduate Student Association
List of Current Students
Admission Requirements & Procedures
The graduate program encourages inquires from prospective students. The Program Director or Academic Coordinator will send a reply, typically by e-mail, that informs the prospective student of application deadlines, admission requirements, academic backgrounds expected and the competitive nature of the admission process.
Registration
At the beginning of each academic year, students are provided with an Academic Schedule of Events for the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Prior to the semester, students are given a course schedule. The student will register for courses online via the UTHSCSA Portal.
Teaching Assistantships (TA's)
A limited number of teaching assistantships (TA's) are offered each Fall semester to students who have been accepted into the program. Special Students are not eligible for teaching assistantships. The Graduate Program in Radiological Sciences does not offer funding to students pursuing a Master's degree. Although they are not members of the faculty, teaching assistants are expected to conform to the same standards of conduct in the performance of their academic duties as are members of the faculty and shall respect the rights and opinions of students and uphold the academic standards of the University.
Qualifying Examinations
Policy on Student Vacation and Travel
Course Schedules
Withdrawal from the Graduate Program
Instructions for Formatting and Submission of Theses and Dissertations
IMPORTANT FORMS
RADIOLOGICAL SCIENCES ALUMNI
GRADUATE SCHOOL LINKS
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| Academics |
UTHSCSA Radiological Sciences main page • Prospective students • Current students • COGS • Courses |
| Degree Programs |
PhD in Radiation Therapy Physics • PhD in Medical Diagnostic Physics • PhD in Radiation Biology • PhD in Human Imaging • PhD in Neuroscience Imaging • MS in Medical Health Physics • MS in Radiation Therapy Physics • MS in Medical Diagnostic Physics |
| Facilities |
Researh Imaging Center • Cancer Therapy and Research Center • Audie Murphy VA Medical Center • University Hospital • Texas Cancer Clinic • Brooke Army Medical Center • Wilford Hall Medical Center • |
| People |
Director of the Graduate Program • Faculty • Faculty research advisors • List of current students • COGS student representative • Alumni |
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