Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging in Medicine
Emory Radiology offers multiple nuclear medicine training programs. The Molecular Imaging in Medicine (MIM) Track augments 32 months of diagnostic radiology residency training with 16 months of nuclear medicine training. Both the four-year (MIM4) and five-year (MIM5) programs cover diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of nuclear medicine plus facets of positron emission tomography (PET); MIM5 adds dedicated research time. Other programs include the three-year Nuclear Medicine Residency, the Nuclear Radiology Fellowship, and the Molecular Imaging & Theragnostics (PET/CT) Fellowship for those seeking additional expertise in PET imaging and radionuclide therapy.
Erin Grady, MD, associate professor, is the director of nuclear medicine education and also the program director for nuclear medicine training programs. David Brandon, MD, associate professor, serves as associate program director. They are collaborative leaders who stress teamwork and a multidisciplinary approach in both training and research.
Dr. Brandon explains, “Nuclear medicine is all about collaboration. Residents train to work closely with imaging technologists to get the images needed for accurate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Trainees also learn to work with oncologists and radiology oncologists through our partnership with Winship Cancer Institute at Emory.”
Dr. Grady notes, “It’s an exciting time for nuclear medicine and molecular imaging. “As more radiopharmaceuticals are developed, we gain new options not just for diagnosing but also for treating conditions like neuroendocrine tumors. These theragnostics are attracting more trainees to nuclear medicine.”
Nuclear Medicine Chief Resident Domnique Newallo, MD, RT(R)(CT), also values Emory Radiology’s commitment to diversity. “The faculty is very diverse; we get an around-the-world perspective I appreciate coming from the military. I especially look up to the powerful and inspiring women faculty in the department; their influence extends beyond Emory to radiology and medicine at the national level.”
Erin Grady, MD, associate professor, is the director of nuclear medicine education and also the program director for nuclear medicine training programs. David Brandon, MD, associate professor, serves as associate program director. They are collaborative leaders who stress teamwork and a multidisciplinary approach in both training and research.
Dr. Brandon explains, “Nuclear medicine is all about collaboration. Residents train to work closely with imaging technologists to get the images needed for accurate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Trainees also learn to work with oncologists and radiology oncologists through our partnership with Winship Cancer Institute at Emory.”
Dr. Grady notes, “It’s an exciting time for nuclear medicine and molecular imaging. “As more radiopharmaceuticals are developed, we gain new options not just for diagnosing but also for treating conditions like neuroendocrine tumors. These theragnostics are attracting more trainees to nuclear medicine.”
Nuclear Medicine Chief Resident Domnique Newallo, MD, RT(R)(CT), also values Emory Radiology’s commitment to diversity. “The faculty is very diverse; we get an around-the-world perspective I appreciate coming from the military. I especially look up to the powerful and inspiring women faculty in the department; their influence extends beyond Emory to radiology and medicine at the national level.”