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New PhD Program in Biomedical Physics

June 1st, 2021

The Department of Radiology is happy to announce that a new PhD program in Biomedical Physics (BMP), jointly supported by the Departments of Radiology and Radiation Oncology, was officially approved by the University faculty senate on May 20, 2021.

The goal of this initiative is to create a unique interdisciplinary PhD program combining the fields of medical physics, diagnostic imaging, and molecular imaging and diagnostics. Synergistic with multiple departments and institutes from School of Medicine , Engineering, and Humanities & Sciences, the BMP program is a unique opportunity to leverage Stanford’s outstanding faculty, research, and resources to create a world-class training program. It will target physics, bioscience, and engineering students who are seeking to become the next generation of leaders focused on addressing the technical challenges of clinical medicine.

We will begin accepting applications this winter, with the first class of three students matriculating in September 2022. We want to recognize the Biomedical Physics Committee for all their efforts in establishing this program. Members include program director Ted Graves, PhD, Daniel Spielman, PhD, Sharon Pitteri, PhD, and Daniel Ennis, PhD.

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Overview for Imaging Science Ph.D.

The Ph.D. in imaging science signifies high achievement in scholarship and independent investigation in the diverse aspects of imaging science. Students contribute their fundamental body of knowledge in science and engineering that is associated with this field of study. As an imaging Ph.D. candidate, you’ll acquire the capabilities, skills, and experience to continue to expand the limits of the discipline and meet future scholarly, industrial, and government demands on the field.

Candidates for the doctoral degree must demonstrate proficiency by:

• Successfully completing course work, including a core curriculum, as defined by the student’s plan of study;
• Passing a series of examinations; and
• Completing an acceptable dissertation under the supervision of the student’s research advisor and dissertation committee.

Plan of Study

All students must complete a minimum of 60 credit hours of course work and research. The core curriculum spans and integrates a common body of knowledge essential to an understanding of imaging processes and applications. Courses are defined by the student’s study plan and must include core course sequences plus a sequence in a topical area such as remote sensing, digital image processing, color imaging, digital graphics, electro-optical imaging systems, and microlithographic imaging technologies.

Students may take a limited number of credit hours in other departments and must complete research credits including two credits of research associated with the research seminar course, Graduate Seminar.

Graduate elective courses offered by the Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science (and other RIT academic departments in fields closely allied with imaging science) allow students to concentrate their studies in a range of imaging science research and imaging application areas, including electro-optical imaging, digital image processing, color science, perception and vision, electrophotography, lithography, remote sensing, medical imaging, electronic printing, and machine vision.

Advancement to Candidacy

Advancement to candidacy occurs through the following steps:

• Advisor selection
• Submission and approval of a preliminary study plan
• Passing a written qualifying exam
• Study plan revision based on the outcome of qualifying exam and adviser recommendation
• Research committee appointment
• Candidacy exam based on thesis proposal

Following the qualifying exam, faculty decide whether a student continues in the doctoral program or if the pursuit of an MS degree or other program option is more acceptable. For students who continue in the doctoral program, the student's plan of study will be revised, a research committee is appointed, candidacy/proposal exams are scheduled, and, finally, a dissertation defense is presented.

Research Committee

Prior to the candidacy exam, the student, in consultation with an advisor, must present a request to the graduate program coordinator for the appointment of a research committee. The committee is composed of at least four people: an advisor, at least one faculty member who is tenured (or tenure-track) and whose primary affiliation is the Carlson Center for Imaging Science (excluding research faculty), a person competent in the field of research who is an RIT faculty member or affiliated with industry or another university and has a doctorate degree, and the external chair. The external chair must be a tenured member of the RIT faculty who is not a faculty member of the center and who is appointed by the dean of graduate education. The committee supervises the student’s research, beginning with a review of the research proposal and concluding with the dissertation defense.

Research Proposal

The student and their research advisor select a research topic for the dissertation. Proposed research must be original and publishable. Although the topic may deal with any aspect of imaging, research is usually concentrated in an area of current interest within the center. The research proposal is presented to the student's research committee during the candidacy exam at least six months prior to the dissertation defense.

Final Examination of the Dissertation

The research advisor, on behalf of the student and the student's research committee, must notify the graduate program coordinator of the scheduling of the final examination of the dissertation by forwarding to the graduate program coordinator the title and abstract of the dissertation and the scheduled date, time, and location of the examination. The final examination of the dissertation may not be scheduled within six months of the date on which the student passed the candidacy exam (at which the thesis proposal was presented and approved).

Barring exceptional circumstances (requiring permission from the graduate program coordinator), the examination may not be scheduled sooner than four weeks after formal announcement (i.e. center-wide hallway postings and email broadcast) has been made of the dissertation title and abstract and the defense date, time, and location.

The final examination of the dissertation is open to the public and is primarily a defense of the dissertation research. The examination consists of an oral presentation by the student, followed by questions from the audience. The research committee may also elect to privately question the candidate following the presentation. The research committee will immediately notify the candidate and the graduate program coordinator of the examination result.'

All students in the program must spend at least two consecutive semesters (summer excluded) as resident full-time students to be eligible to receive the doctoral degree. If circumstances warrant, the residency requirement may be waived via petition to the graduate program coordinator, who will decide on the student’s petition in consultation with the advisor and graduate faculty. The request must be submitted at least nine months prior to the thesis defense.

Maximum Time Limit

University policy requires that doctoral programs be completed within seven years of the date of the student passing the qualifying exam. Bridge courses are excluded.

All candidates must maintain continuous enrollment during the research phase of the program. Such enrollment is not limited by the maximum number of research credits that apply to the degree. Normally, full-time students complete the course of study for the doctorate in approximately three to five years. A total of seven years is allowed to complete the degree after passing the qualifying exam.

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Curriculum for 2023-2024 for Imaging Science Ph.D.

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Imaging Science, Ph.D. degree, typical course sequence

* Students opting to take the IMGS elective in the first year would take 2 units of IMGS-PHD in the final year. Students opting not to take the IMGS elective would take 5 units of IMGS-PHD in the final year.  

Admissions and Financial Aid

This program is available on-campus only.

Full-time study is 9+ semester credit hours. International students requiring a visa to study at the RIT Rochester campus must study full‑time.

Application Details

To be considered for admission to the Imaging Science Ph.D. program, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

• Complete an online graduate application .
• Submit copies of official transcript(s) (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work, including any transfer credit earned.
• Hold a baccalaureate degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited university or college in the physical sciences, mathematics, computer science, or engineering.
• A recommended minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent).
• Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae.
• Submit a statement of purpose for research which will allow the Admissions Committee to learn the most about you as a prospective researcher.
• Submit two letters of recommendation .
• Entrance exam requirements: GRE optional but recommended. No minimum score requirement.
• Writing samples are optional.
• Submit English language test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic), if required. Details are below.

English Language Test Scores

International applicants whose native language is not English must submit one of the following official English language test scores. Some international applicants may be considered for an English test requirement waiver .

International students below the minimum requirement may be considered for conditional admission. Each program requires balanced sub-scores when determining an applicant’s need for additional English language courses.

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Cost and Financial Aid

An RIT graduate degree is an investment with lifelong returns. Ph.D. students typically receive full tuition and an RIT Graduate Assistantship that will consist of a research assistantship (stipend) or a teaching assistantship (salary).

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Medical Imaging Science Training Program

Students are expected to gain in-depth knowledge in the fundamentals of imaging science, medical physics, physiology, computer science, electrical engineering and/or mathematics. The central goal of this educational program is to train and equip students to develop innovative, advanced medical imaging and computational methods for addressing pressing unmet clinical needs.

Research Topics & Areas

Our program encompasses a wide spectrum of advanced medical imaging topics. These include, but are not limited to, development and applications of imaging technologies, image processing and analysis, fluid dynamics, medical physics, computational and mathematical modeling, and artificial intelligence. The spectrum of applications is broad, extending from cardiovascular and neurovascular imaging to image-guided surgery and cancer diagnosis.

The program emphasizes three research areas:

Medical Imaging

Medical imaging consists of a range of technologies and methodologies dedicated to visualizing the structures and functions of the human body. Research in this area focuses on developing innovative medical imaging techniques that target specific clinical and research applications, such as cardiovascular imaging and neurovascular imaging. The research activities involve advanced MRI pulse sequence programming, sophisticated image reconstruction methods, and multi-modality PET/CT or PET/MRI imaging.

Medical Image Processing, Computational Modeling & Artificial Intelligence (AI)

This research area aims to develop advanced tools and algorithms for analyzing and interpreting medical images as well as extracting quantitative image metrics. Research activities include both conventional and AI-based image post-processing, e.g., denoising, registration, and segmentation, and feature extraction along with computational modeling, such as quantitative hemodynamics and cardiovascular flow mechanics.

Clinical Translation

At Feinberg School of Medicine, strong interdisciplinary collaborations between physicians and scientists facilitate the successful translation of novel advancements in medical imaging acquisition and analysis. Clinical translation efforts span a wide array of medical domains and organs, including neurological, cardiovascular, cancer, interventional, pediatric, body and musculoskeletal (MSK) imaging.

Why Northwestern for Medical Imaging Training?

Clinical translational opportunities.

Our faculty members have the requisite expertise and experience to translate emerging medical imaging technologies to clinical prototypes. Students interested in clinical translational projects will be mentored by our research and clinical faculty members to learn the requisite skills to conduct bench-to-bedside research.

Industry Collaboration Opportunities

Students can work with leading equipment and software vendors on collaborative projects and use technical approaches, such as concepts in biomedical engineering and computer science, for application in medical imaging research.

World-Class Medical Imaging Equipment

The Center for Translational Imaging , managed by the Department of Radiology, houses cutting-edge medical imaging equipment dedicated to research. Our students gain valuable experience using technology available through the center.

How to Apply

Prospective MS, PhD or MD-PhD students should apply to  Biomedical Engineering , Electrical and Computer Engineering , or the  Health Sciences Integrated Program . Each prospective student should follow the admissions guidelines of the individual school. Interested students are encouraged to contact recruiting faculty members for research projects and/or sponsorship.

If you're a faculty member interested in an exceptional opportunity to mentor graduate students in the interdisciplinary Medical Imaging Science Training Program, please contact us at  [email protected] .

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PhD in Imaging Science

The PhD program in imaging science at Washington University in St. Louis is one of only two such programs in the U.S. and offers an interdisciplinary curriculum that focuses on the technology of imaging with applications ranging from cancer diagnosis and neuroimaging to advanced microscopy to augmented reality.

This interdisciplinary program brings together expert faculty from the  McKelvey School of Engineering  and the  School of Medicine  to provide students the freedom and flexibility to learn from leading imaging experts and engage in impactful research. This emerging academic discipline broadly addresses the design and optimization of imaging systems and the extraction of information from images. 

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10 Top rated graduate programs

University of washington – seattle campus.

Located in Seattle, the Radiology program of the University of Washington (UW) is one of the top-rated in the nation for the field. This large program provides education and training for medical students, residents and fellows.

Aspiring radiologists in this program will gain hands-on experience at several major area hospitals, including the University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle Children’s Hospital, the VA Medical Center i and several others throughout the region. UW’s Radiology program includes 10 specific fields of study, ranging from body imaging and diagnostic physics to nuclear medicine and pediatric radiology.

The University of California – San Francisco (UCSF)

The University of California – San Francisco offers high-quality radiology training through its Diagnostic Radiology Residency program, which is one of the largest in the nation. Their Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging offers a couple of grad programs, including the Masters of Science in Biomedical Imaging (MSBI) Program, which students can complete in one to two years.

UCSF also offers a Joint Graduate Program in Bioengineering with UC Berkeley, which is a unique program that offers Ph. D Bioengineering students to help perform research activities. In 2010, the U.S. News & World Report rated the UCSF School of Medicine the nation’s fifth best primary care program in the year 2010.

University of Minnesota – Twin Cities

One of the nation’s highest-ranked medical schools, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus features residency and fellowship programs, in addition to a transitional year internship.

For both residents and fellows, this diverse and rigorous program offers in-depth academic instruction and clinical radiology experience at the program’s four partner medical centers, including the University of Minnesota Medical Center, the VA Medical Center, the Hennepin County Medical Center and the Amplatz Children’s Hospital.

Michigan State University

Founded more than 150 years ago, Michigan State University is one of the top research universities in the nation, and even has worldwide recognition. It offers high-quality, accredited radiology residency and fellowship programs that allow students to gain valuable knowledge and experience.

They have a couple of different residency programs available, including a Diagnostic Radiology Residency program, which combines the academic resources of Michigan State University with three Flint area community teaching hospitals, as well as the Osteopathic Residency Program in Diagnostic Radiology. Both residencies take four years to complete. In addition, this university also offers an MRI fellowship, which is a one year program that’s offered to those who have successfully completed their residency in radiology.

University of Wisconsin – Madison

Founded in 1848 and located in Madison, Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin offers a high quality radiology residency and fellowship programs. The Radiology Department at this institution is affiliated with the UW Hospital and the University of Wisconsin Medical School, both of which are located in Madison.

Its residency program accepts 8 residents per year, although the program offers separate residencies in diagnostic radiology and nuclear medicine, both of which involve training in nuclear medicine technology.

UW also offers medical students an accredited one-year fellowship in Vascular and Interventional Radiology, as well as non-accredited fellowships in specialties including mammography, clinical MRI and PET-CT/Molecular Imaging. The Radiology Department also offers a new Combined MRI/MBA fellowship with the university’s School of Business.

University of Michigan – Ann Arbor

Also home to one of the nation’s highest-ranked radiology departments, the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor offers both residency and fellowship programs to qualified students.

Their 44-position residency program is approved by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education and takes four years to complete. Accredited fellowship positions are also offered in specialized radiology studies including pediatric radiology and vascular interventional radiology. A research project during the residency is required to complete the program. In addition, this school also offers visiting fellowship positions and continuing education course. Fellowships can take one or two years to complete.

University of California – Los Angeles

First established in 1882, and the second member UC campus, the University of California – Las Angeles (UCLA) is the largest campus in the UC system.

This public research university features both residency and fellowship opportunities through its Department of Radiology, which offers a 4-year residency training program in Diagnostic Radiology, including all aspects of medical imaging. This program currently has 48 resident positions and is conducted at 5 major teaching hospitals. Completion of the radiology residency program makes graduates eligible to take the American Board of Radiology certification exam.

Research opportunities are also available. In addition, accredited fellowship positions are available for the following: diagnostic neuroradiology, pediatric imaging and interventional radiology. Other non-accredited fellowships are also available. Fellowship programs take 1-2 to complete.

University of California – Davis

Established in 1905, the University of California Davis campus offers students offers two residency programs and six fellowship programs through its Department of Radiology.

Its residency programs include the Diagnostic Radiology Residency program and Nuclear Medicine Residency program. Both offer training and experience in the program’s partner healthcare facilities, including the Veterans Administration Hospital nearby.

While the Diagnostic Radiology program takes 4 years to complete, the Nuclear Medicine Residency program takes three years to complete, in addition to one prerequisite internship year. Also offered is a combined nuclear medicine and diagnostic radiology program, as well as a unique competency and fellowship program.

The fellowship programs include abdominal imaging, musculoskeletal radiology and pediatric radiology, and take one year to complete.

Indiana University – Indianapolis

The Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSOM) is currently the second largest medical school in the country. This college features a large post-graduate training program.

Their Diagnostic Radiology Residency program provides in clinical, education, and imaging research training. It is a four-year program that offers 15 positions per year.

The department also boasts a large fellowship training program, offering 27 fellowship positions in all major radiology specialties. In addition, Indiana University’s School of Medicine requires a radiology clerkship for medical students in their fourth year. This institution also offers a Radiologic Sciences program through its Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, which offers an Associate’s degree in radiography and a Bachelor’s degree in both medical imaging technology and nuclear medicine technology.

University of Iowa

Located in Iowa City, Iowa, the University of Iowa is the state’s oldest public university, founded in 1847.

Its Department of Radiology currently offers two residencies, including diagnostic radiology and nuclear medicine, for a total 38 resident positions every year between the VA Hospital and University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC) system. Seven different fellowships are also available through the department program, and include positions in mammography, body imaging, musculoskeletal radiology, and several others. Fellowships take a year to complete, and allow for 16 positions to be filled every year. In addition, this school offers additional courses, research opportunities and even externships for interested and qualified students.

For students interested in radiological technology, the University of Iowa also offers programs in radiation science .

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University of north carolina at chapel hill.

Located in Chapel Hill, the University of North Carolina is the second largest school in the state. It is also the state’s oldest, having been established in 1789. Their accredited residency program offers both in-depth training as well as research opportunities. The residency program involves supervised clinical experience at the UNC Hospitals, balanced with traditional presentations and lectures, as well as seminars and workshops. It takes students four years to complete the program.

The University of North Caroline also offers 14 fellowship positions.

University of Pittsburgh

The University of Pittsburgh is a major research university, and established in 1787, is one of the nation’s oldest chartered colleges. This institution features high quality and competitive residency and fellowship programs in the field of radiology. Their Radiology Residency program is currently the second-largest radiology residency program in the country.

In addition, this school also offers accredited fellowship positions in neuroradiology and pediatric imaging, as well as non- accredited fellowship positions in a number of other subspecialties of radiology.

University of Colorado – Denver

Located in Colorado’s picturesque capitol, the University of Colorado ’s main Denver campus offers both accredited residency and fellowship programs in the field of radiology, including specialties in the radiology field. Their radiology residency program takes four years to complete, and includes traditional lectures, conferences, a research course and hands-on experience. UC’s fellowship program involves positions in nine different radiology subspecialties, ranging from abdominal imaging to pediatric radiology.

University of Vermont

The University of Vermont (UVM) is a small research university located in Burlington that was established back in 1862. Its Department of Radiology offers both residency and fellowship positions, though there are fewer available here than in larger institutions. Its residency program has six positions to fill every year and takes four years to complete.

Only two positions are available in its fellowship program each year and include one focused on neuroradiology and the other focused on vascular and interventional radiology.

Hands-on training is largely at the Fletcher Allen Hospital , though the residency program also includes an eight-week rotation at a children’s hospital and a shorter rotation at the American Institute for Radiologic Pathology .

University of Rochester

The University of Rochester is a private research university located in the city of Rochester in New York. The school was established in 1850.The University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) offers both a residency program and fellowship program through its Department of Imaging Sciences. The residency program is very competitive, and includes experience in the University of Rochester Medical Center and Highland Hospital. This institution also offers fellowship positions that are equally competitive. They are one-year programs that each focus on six different radiology subspecialties, ranging from interventional radiology to emergency radiology.

Tuition and other costs

Like all doctor specialists, radiologists can expect to accrue a great deal of student loan debt. Certification in radiology can also take longer than other residencies, and can cost thousands more, depending on the state and institution. While some program participants will be expected to pay tuition and other fees, others may receive benefits or even a stipend.

Admission Requirements

The admissions process for radiology residency and fellowship programs are highly competitive. Many of these programs receive hundreds of application every year, but only have a dozen or so positions to fill. The admissions process is therefore very rigorous. Medical students who have gained experience through shadowing a radiologist or through radiology interest groups, and who have impressive test scores, often have an advantage.

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Radiological Sciences Academics

The Graduate Program in Radiological Sciences prepares students for a career in Medical Physics, Neuroscience Imaging, or Radiation Biology. Our students are actively engaged in translational research and education activities related to the application of radiant forms of energy to the diagnosis and treatment of human diseases.

*This program is not designed to prepare students for a career as a radiation technologist, radiation therapist, or radiation dosimetrist.

Radiological Scientists perform innovative cross-disciplinary research in biology, chemistry, physics, neuroscience, and computer science. 

Research activities in the program are initiated by faculty and students. World class research opportunities are available at the  Research Imaging Institute and UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center. The past record of innovation and creativity of the faculty has created an environment in which cutting-edge student research is not only possible but actively encouraged. The activities of the program are designed to develop the professional, didactic, and scientific/investigational skills of students and faculty. Please  contact us directly  if you have any questions. 

The research program in Radiological Sciences acts as a bridge between basic sciences and the application of such knowledge in the diagnostic and therapeutic processes of  medicine.  

Doctoral degree programs are offered in studies that are organized into four tracks: 

• Medical Physics (Therapeutic or Diagnostic Medical Physics)*  
• Radiation Biology 
• Neuroscience Imaging  
• Human Imaging (Physician Resident/ Ph.D.) 

The Graduate Program in Radiological Sciences (GPRS) is a consolidated program in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. The consolidation of the program was approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in September 2013. The result is an extremely transdisciplinary graduate program with students from diverse educational backgrounds including physics, medicine, biology, neuroscience, computer science, and bioengineering.

Thus, the GPRS is a multi-disciplinary program that prepares 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 disease.

The degrees offered are:

• Ph.D. degree in Radiological Sciences, specializing in Radiation Biology (CIP code 26.0209.01)
• Ph.D. degree in Radiological Sciences, specializing in Neuroscience Imaging (CIP code 26.0209.02)
• Ph.D. degree in Radiological Sciences, specializing in Human Imaging (CIP code 26.0209.03)
• Ph.D. degree in Radiological Sciences, specializing in Medical Physics (CIP code 26.0209.04)

The M.S. degree program in Medical Health Physics (CIP code 51.2205.00) is highly integrated with the medical physics track of the Ph.D. program in Radiological Sciences, sharing coursework, faculty and accreditation status.  Only the Medical Physics Ph.D. program and Medical Health Physics M.S. program are accredited by CAMPEP.

While there is a variation between the M.S. and Ph.D. programs graduate degree requirements, both programs have in common a period of pre-candidacy studies: typically involving intensive coursework and training in the basic skills of research, scholarship and professional practice appropriate to the discipline. This is followed by a period of post-candidacy studies in which research work is applied toward the completion of final degree requirement. Students demonstrate their readiness for advancement to candidacy by successful completion of a qualifying examination.

For Ph.D. students , both degree and track name are printed on the diplomas and transcripts. The GSBS does not award Latin honors or other distinctions, so the line normally devoted towards honors (i.e. Cum Laude) is used by the UT Health San Antonio GSBS to designate the sub-plan. For M.S. students there is only one track and the third line is left blank. The following are examples of how the three lines would be utilized:

*The Medical Physics track is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs ( CAMPEP ). Our medical physics graduate program was the sixth accredited program in the nation. 

A minimum of 72 credit hours and a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 is required for the Ph.D. degree. In addition, all doctoral candidates must register for RADI 7099 Dissertation for at least two semesters in order to graduate. The student is required to demonstrate intellectual command of the subject area of the graduate program and capability to carry out independent and original investigation in the area. The student must successfully defend a dissertation and be recommended by their program COGS for approval of their degree to the Dean of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.

The curriculum provides a core of fundamental knowledge through a synergistic program of formal courses, seminars, teaching opportunities and hands-on research experience.  The Radiological Sciences Ph.D. program is designed to be completed in 4-5 years. In addition to  coursework, students will gain conceptual and methodological foundations in biomedical sciences and develop critical thinking and practical skills through hands-on experience.   

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• Ph.D. Medical Physics Track
• Ph.D. Human Imaging Track
• Ph.D. Neuroscience Imaging Track
• Ph.D. Radiation Biology Track
• M.S. in Medical Health Physics

Students who may not be interested in academic research are invited to review the CAMPEP accredited  Doctorate of Medical Physics (DMP) program .

Research Imaging Institute (RII)

Most students using imaging for their research will be located here. The RII has two Siemens 3T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems, three Bruker small-animal Imaging systems, two positron emission tomography (PET) systems and the capability to produce customized radionuclides using the institute's cyclotrons. These Imaging systems are used to evaluate pathology, physiology and biochemistry in living subjects. 

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UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center

Students learning therapy medical physics will have their offices located here. The Radiation Oncology Clinic houses four clinical vaults and a brachytherapy suite. The clinic uses a variety of technology including two new Elekta Versa HD linear accelerators with Catalyst systems, which track patient movement during treatment. We also have radiation producing systems that are dedicated to research projects. 

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Biomedical Imaging

The Master of Science in Biomedical Imaging Program is designed to provide STEM bachelor’s degree recipients with a comprehensive introduction to the physics, mathematics, radiochemistry, and engineering principles and methods that underly each of the major imaging modalities currently in use in clinical radiology and pathology.  The Program is highly interdisciplinary and includes faculty members with expertise in physics, radiology, engineering, mathematics, radiochemistry, and pathology.  Nearly all courses will be developed by faculty specifically for the Program.

The Master’s thesis portion of the program enables students to directly apply knowledge gained in the courses, either in one of the imaging research laboratories at Weill Cornell Medicine or Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, or with a faculty member devoted to clinical service and innovation.  Graduates of the Program will be well positioned to secure jobs in academia, industry, and government, or further education in PhD or MD programs.

There has recently been tremendous growth in biomedical imaging research and clinical applications worldwide, and many faculty members participating in the Program are world leaders in the development of imaging biomarkers and their application to an extremely broad range of human diseases.  Weill Cornell Medicine and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center are located on adjacent campuses, and together manage one of the most comprehensive inventories of imaging hardware and software in the world.  These scanners will provide a hands-on training environment to students.

A unique feature of the Program is the two-track structure.  While all students will enroll in the same courses, the Laboratory Track offers a traditional imaging research thesis project, while the Clinical Track offers a thesis project designed around innovations in the practice of Radiology.

Curriculum / Courses

Program features include:

• 24 months duration, full-time study
• cohesive interdisciplinary educational program
• individual mentored research project
• career development training

Imaging Resources

Both Weill Cornell Medical College and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center operate large, well-funded imaging research Core facilities that will be available to all students enrolled in the Program.  At Weill Cornell, the Citigroup Biomedical Imaging Center and Microscopy and Image Analysis Core facilities support over 100 research groups and include MRI, PET, SPECT, CT, ultrasound and optical imaging for studies of human subjects, animal models of disease, and specimens.  At Memorial Sloan-Kettering, the Animal Imaging Core provides investigators with unique capabilities for the noninvasive detection, localization, and characterization of primary and metastatic cancer cells in vivo in small animal models.  This Core also contains MRI, PET, SPECT, CT, ultrasound and optical imaging scanners and offers image analysis services.

Program Requirements

The Program is designed for applicants holding a bachelor’s degree in physics, chemistry, mathematics or engineering. Applicants must have completed undergraduate-level coursework in multivariable calculus including Fourier analysis techniques, ordinary and partial differential equations, linear algebra, probability theory or statistics, and computer programming.

We seek applications from students with diverse undergraduate degrees and welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds.   All application forms and supporting documents are submitted online. You will be asked to submit or upload the following:

• Personal Statement describing your background and specific interest in the MS-BI program.
• Résumé/C.V.
• Three letters of recommendation. Letters must be submitted electronically as instructed through the online application.
• Transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities:
• Domestic Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts from U.S. institutions may be submitted for application review. Official transcripts will be requested from accepted students prior to matriculation.
• If using WES, please select the WES Basic Course-by-Course evaluation and choose "Cornell University - Manhattan NY" as the recipient with "Weill Graduate School of Medical Sciences" as the School/Division 
• Evaluations are accepted only from  current members of the National Association of Credit Evaluation Services (NACES) .  Official course-by-course evaluations are required for application review.
• $80 application fee
• Results of the General Graduate Record (GRE) examination are optional. The Institution Code Number is 2119.
• Scores from the  Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) ,  International English Language Testing System (IELTS) , or  Duolingo English Test . Test scores are valid for two years after the test date. To see if you qualify for an exemption, see below.
• To submit your official TOEFL scores, please go to  http://www.ets.org/toefl  and request your scores to be sent to Weill Cornell Graduate School using code 2119. Please monitor your application to ensure that your scores are populated by ETS. Note: If you have taken the TOEFL iBT test more than once within the last 2 years, ETS will automatically include your  MyBest scores  along with the traditional scores from your selected test date. If you would like us to consider your MyBest scores, please write to let us know.  While the Graduate School will consider your MyBest scores, individual programs may not accept them.
• IELTS scores are valid for two years after the test date. IELTS results must be submitted directly via e-delivery to “Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences.”
• Results for the Duolingo English Test are valid for two years after the test date. Applicants must submit their results directly through Duolingo to “Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences".

Tuition, Fees, and Scholarships

The student services website contains program-specific details on tuition and fees:  https://studentservices.weill.cornell.edu/student-accounting/tuition-fees-program .

Please note that tuition and fees are set for the current academic year but are subject to change each year.

English Language Proficiency Exam

The English language proficiency requirement may be waived if an applicant meets at least one of the following criteria:

Citizenship/Permanent Residency

• If the applicant is a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or its territories (e.g., Puerto Rico), or a citizen of the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, or Canada, they are exempt.
• Applicants who are citizens of all other countries, including India, Pakistan, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Singapore, etc. are not exempt and must submit English language proficiency exam scores.

English-Language Instruction

• Applicants who, at the time of enrollment, have studied in full-time status for at least two academic years within the last five years in the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand, or with English language instruction in Canada or South Africa, are exempt.
• Applicants must submit a transcript that shows they studied in one of the approved locations, and that the academic program was at least two years in length.
• Even if English was the language of instruction of the course or institution, it must have been in one of the eligible locations, otherwise the applicant is not exempt from the requirement.

Application Timeline & Deadline

The application site for Fall 2024 admission is open.  Deadline for applications: April 30, 2024.     

Program Address

Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences 1300 York Ave. Box 65 New York, NY 10065 Phone: (212) 746-6565 Fax: (212) 746-5981

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Student Stories

As a first-year graduate... I was amazed by the quantity and quality of our lab experience. 

• Burgess, Mark
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Douglas J. Ballon PhD Program Chair Professor of Physics in Radiology Director, Citigroup Biomedical Imaging Center Department of Radiology Weill Cornell Medical College 1300 York Avenue, Box 234 New York, NY 10021 (212) 746-5679 [email protected]

Andrew D. Schweitzer MD Program Director (Weill Cornell Medical College) Associate Clinical Professor of Clinical Radiology Department of Radiology Weill Cornell Medical College 1300 York Avenue, Box 234 New York, NY 10021 (212) 746-6711 [email protected]

Pat B. Zanzonico PhD Program Director (Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center) Attending Physicist and Member Co-Director, Small Animal Imaging Facility Department of Medical Physics Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center 1275 York Avenue New York, NY 10021 (646) 888-2134 [email protected]

Lucia Li Program Coordinator 1300 York Ave, Box 65 New York, NY 10065 [email protected]

Courses and Required Curricular Components

• Anatomy for Imaging Scientists
• Biomedical Imaging Master’s Thesis Research
• Career Development in Biomedical Imaging
• Health Literacy
• Machine Learning with Images
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Optical and Electron Microscopy
• Physics in Nuclear Medicine
• Special Topics in Biomedical Imaging
• Ultrasound Imaging
• X-Ray Methods and Computed Tomography

Student Handbook

To view the MSBI Student Handbook, click here .

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Graduate Research in the Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging

A wide variety of research projects leading to PhD or Masters degrees are available in the Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging. Our primary and adjunct faculty are engaged in research dedicated to the detection, diagnosis, and monitoring of disease through advancement in medical imaging technology , including the development of new instrumentation, imaging procedures and protocols, image acquisition sequences, and image analysis techniques. Imaging research is being applied in both the pre-clinical (animal imaging) and clinical (human imaging) arenas, and in both structural (anatomic) and functional (molecular) domains. A number of labs have research that is translational in nature, in which devices or methodologies developed in the laboratory are then moved to early testing in humans.

Eligibility

Students enrolled in any graduate program at UVA are eligible. Imaging students have research advisors with primary or adjunct appointments in the Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging, and receive their degrees in the discipline of the program in which they are enrolled (for example a PhD in Engineering Physics, a Masters degree in Biomedical Engineering, a PhD in Physics, or a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering). Degrees that have been historically well represented include Physics, Biomedical Engineering, and Engineering Physics.

Students in the imaging program have substantial flexibility in their choice of research projects and coursework. Most imaging research is by nature highly interdisciplinary, involving interactions with imaging physicists, chemists, biologists, computer scientists, radiologists, surgeons, clinicians, clinical technologists, and patients. Accordingly, in addition to the core courses required by their home department students in the program usually take courses offered by several different departments (e.g. BME, ECE, Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology) over the course of their graduate work. Face-to-face meetings with potential medical imaging research advisors ( see Research Faculty ) are strongly recommended to help ensure the best match between student interests and available research projects.

For More Information

Visit the Faculty section for a list of researchers (including their research specialties) and contact the individual faculty members directly:  Medical Imaging Research Faculty

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Imaging Sciences Graduate Program

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With recent advances in medical imaging technology and techniques, the imaging sciences field is rapidly growing. Because the effects of these new imaging systems pose challenges with formation, acquisition and analysis of images describing processes in living tissue, imaging sciences is a necessary requirement in many jobs. In the imaging sciences graduate program, you will have the opportunity to work alongside faculty in the School of Health Sciences to develop new molecular imaging systems and techniques to advance our understanding of biological systems, applying these methods to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

Program Highlights

• To advance imaging sciences research, the Purdue Life Science MRI Facility is dedicated to the advancement of basic and applied life science research with an emphasis on understanding human health and disease.
• The imaging sciences field encompasses physics, engineering, chemistry, biology and medicine.
• Meet and learn from your peers by joining the Medical Physics Club of Purdue or the Purdue Association for Magnetic Resonance .

Potential Careers

• Development of 3D reconstruction methods, image processing techniques and analytical software
• Development of new imaging instrumentation and techniques
• Treatment of cancer and neurological diseases
• Early diagnosis of acute chronic diseases

Concentrations

Program quick facts.

Degree Type : Doctoral

Program Length : Entering with BS: 4-5 years Entering with MS: 2-3 years

Location : West Lafayette, IN

Department/School : School of Health Sciences

As a part of the imaging sciences graduate program, you’ll have opportunities to engage in research across a variety of topics, including nutrition, environmental health, psychology, basic brain research, motor disorders, autism, cancer, neurodegenerative disorders and speech, language and auditory disorders

Research Opportunities

• MRI and MRS in diagnosis of neurotoxicity and radiation response
• Imaging and tracer development in PET and SPECT
• Dynamic contrast enhanced imaging (CT, PCT) and thermoacoustic in image-guided therapy
• Neutron and X-ray imaging in medicine and health sciences

Research Areas

• Health physics (radiation protection)
• Imaging sciences
• Medical physics
• Occupational and environmental health sciences (industrial hygiene, ergonomics)

Research Facilities

• Life Science MRI facility
• The Birck Nanotechnology Center
• The Bindley Bioscience Center
• The Regenstrief Center for Healthcare Engineering
• Purdue’s Center for the Environment
• Ulrike Dydak
• Matthew Scarpelli
• Keith Stantz

Admissions/Requirements

Applications submitted prior to January 10, 2023 will be considered for fellowships and awards .

Keith Stantz | Program Director

For questions regarding the medical physics graduate program, please contact  [email protected]  or our graduate coordinator, Karen Walker, at [email protected] .

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Cardiovascular Sciences PhD,MPhil - Biomarkers

University of leicester.

• 3 years Full time degree: £4,786 per year (UK)
• 6 years Part time degree: £2,393 per year (UK)

Medical Imaging MRes and MPhil/PhD

Ucl (university college london).

• 3 years Full time degree: £6,035 per year (UK)
• 5 years Part time degree: £2,930 per year (UK)

Medical Physics and Imaging, PhD

Swansea university.

• 3 years Full time degree: £4,800 per year (UK)

PhD Medical Imaging

University of exeter.

• 4 years Full time degree: £4,712 per year (UK)
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Biomedical Imaging and Biosensing PhD

University of liverpool.

• 2 years Full time degree: £4,712 per year (UK)
• 4 years Part time degree: £2,356 per year (UK)

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University of manchester, phd in cognitive neuroscience and neuroimaging, university of york.

• 3 years Full time degree: £4,806 per year (UK)
• 6 years Part time degree: £2,403 per year (UK)

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King's college london, university of london.

• 3 years Full time degree: £7,950 per year (UK)
• 6 years Part time degree: £3,975 per year (UK)

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Keele university.

• 3 years Full time degree: £4,712 per year (UK)
• 6 years Part time degree: £2,356 per year (UK)

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• 3 years Full time degree: £6,540 per year (UK)
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About phd degrees in diagnostic imaging.

Diagnostic imaging is a branch of healthcare technology which uses a variety of machines and methods to let doctors look inside the body to diagnose medical issues and prescribe treatments. It’s an important area of medicine as it allows for fast, non-invasive diagnosis and monitoring of health conditions and there is a range of imagine technologies to suit a diversity of use-cases, such as X-rays, CT scans, MRI technology and ultrasound.

PhD courses represent the highest formal academic level of study in this field and contain a significant research component. Applicants are generally expected to hold a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree in a related medical or biological sciences subject area for entry to a PhD programme. Courses last two to four years full-time or can be studied part-time with a typical duration of four to six years. There are nine such courses available in the UK and provide strong preparation for roles as researchers, educators and advanced practitioners in the field of diagnostic imaging.

What to Expect

A diagnostic imaging PhD programme involves advanced research in medical imaging technologies, such as radiography, CT scans and MRI. Students conduct in-depth research on imaging innovations, diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes and you can expect to be supervised by leading experts in both diagnostic and therapeutic radiography. Universities which run PhD courses generally have very strong connections with national and international patient groups, research centres and professional bodies.

Trans-disciplinary collaboration with industry partners and major teaching hospitals is also a regular feature of research degrees like this and after graduation, you’ll be ready to take on work at the very highest level of the professional field of diagnostic imaging.

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Alternative routes into clinical research: a guide for early career doctors

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• Phillip LR Nicolson , consultant haematologist and associate professor of cardiovascular science 1 2 3 ,
• Martha Belete , registrar in anaesthetics 4 5 ,
• Rebecca Hawes , clinical fellow in anaesthetics 5 6 ,
• Nicole Fowler , haematology clinical research fellow 7 ,
• Cheng Hock Toh , professor of haematology and consultant haematologist 8 9
• 1 Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Birmingham, UK
• 2 Department of Haemostasis, Liaison Haematology and Transfusion, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham
• 3 HaemSTAR, UK
• 4 Department of Anaesthesia, Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust, Plymouth, UK
• 5 Research and Audit Federation of Trainees, UK
• 6 Department of Anaesthesia, The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, Rotherham Hospital, Rotherham
• 7 Department of Haematology, Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Treliske, Truro
• 8 Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Prescott Street, Liverpool
• 9 Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences, University of Liverpool
• Correspondence to P Nicolson, C H Toh p.nicolson{at}bham.ac.uk ; c.h.toh{at}liverpool.ac.uk

Working in clinical research alongside clinical practice can make for a rewarding and worthwhile career. 1 2 3 Building research into a clinical career starts with research training for early and mid-career doctors. Traditional research training typically involves a dedicated period within an integrated clinical academic training programme or as part of an externally funded MD or PhD degree. Informal training opportunities, such as journal clubs and principal investigator (PI)-mentorship are available ( box 1 ), but in recent years several other initiatives have launched in the UK, meaning there are more ways to obtain research experience and embark on a career in clinical research.

Examples of in-person and online research training opportunities

These are available either informally or formally, free of charge or paid, and via local employing hospital trusts, allied health organisations, royal colleges, or universities

Acute medicine

No national trainee research network

Anaesthesia

Research and Audit Federation of Trainees (RAFT). www.raftrainees.org

Cardiothoracic surgery

No national trainee-specific research network. National research network does exist: Cardiothoracic Interdisciplinary Research Network (CIRN). www.scts.org/professionals/research/cirn.aspx

Emergency medicine

Trainee Emergency Medicine Research Network (TERN). www.ternresearch.co.uk

Ear, nose, and throat

UK ENT Trainee Research Network (INTEGRATE). www.entintegrate.co.uk

Gastroenterology

No national trainee research network. Many regional trainee research networks

General practice

No national trainee-specific research network, although national research networks exist: Society for Academic Primary Care (SAPC) and Primary Care Academic Collaborative (PACT). www.sapc.ac.uk ; www.gppact.org

General surgery

Student Audit and Research in Surgery (STARSurg). www.starsurg.org . Many regional trainee research networks

Geriatric Medicine Research Collaborative (GeMRC). www.gemresearchuk.com

Haematology (non-malignant)

Haematology Specialty Training Audit and Research (HaemSTAR). www.haemstar.org

Haematology (malignant)

Trainee Collaborative for Research and Audit in Hepatology UK (ToRcH-UK). www.twitter.com/uk_torch

Histopathology

Pathsoc Research Trainee Initiative (PARTI). www.pathsoc.org/parti.aspx

Intensive care medicine

Trainee Research in Intensive Care Network (TRIC). www.tricnetwork.co.uk

Internal medicine

No trainee-led research network. www.rcp.ac.uk/trainee-research-collaboratives

Interventional radiology

UK National Interventional Radiology Trainee Research (UNITE) Collaborative. https://www.unitecollaborative.com

Maxillofacial surgery

Maxillofacial Trainee Research Collaborative (MTReC). www.maxfaxtrainee.co.uk/

UK & Ireland Renal Trainee Network (NEPHwork). www.ukkidney.org/audit-research/projects/nephwork

Neurosurgery

British Neurosurgical Trainee Research Collaborative (BNTRC). www.bntrc.org.uk

Obstetrics and gynaecology

UK Audit and Research Collaborative in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (UKAROG). www.ukarcog.org

The National Oncology Trainee Collaborative for Healthcare Research (NOTCH). www.uknotch.com

Breast Cancer Trainee Research Collaborative Group (BCTRCG). https://bctrcguk.wixsite.com/bctrcg

Ophthalmology

The Ophthalmology Clinical Trials Network (OCTN). www.ophthalmologytrials.net

Paediatrics

RCPCH Trainee Research Network. www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/rcpch-trainee-research-network

Paediatric anaesthesia

Paediatric Anaesthesia Trainee Research Network (PATRN). www.apagbi.org.uk/education-and-training/trainee-information/research-network-patrn

Paediatric haematology

Paediatric Haematology Trainee Research Network (PHTN). No website

Paediatric surgery

Paediatric Surgical Trainees Research Network (PSTRN). www.pstrnuk.org

Pain medicine

Network of Pain Trainees Interested in Research & Audit (PAIN-TRAIN). www.paintrainuk.com

Palliative care

UK Palliative Care Trainee Research Collaborative (UKPRC). www.twitter.com/uk_prc

Plastic surgery

Reconstructive Surgery Trials Network (RSTN). www.reconstructivesurgerytrials.net/trainees/

Pre-hospital medicine

Pre-Hospital Trainee Operated Research Network (PHOTON). www.facebook.com/PHOTONPHEM

Information from Royal College of Psychiatrists. www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/your-faculties/academic-psychiatry/research

Radiology Academic Network for Trainees (RADIANT). www.radiantuk.com

Respiratory

Integrated Respiratory Research collaborative (INSPIRE). www.inspirerespiratory.co.uk

British Urology Researchers in Surgical Training (BURST). www.bursturology.com

Vascular surgery

Vascular & Endovascular Research Network (VERN). www.vascular-research.net

This article outlines these formal but “non-traditional” routes available to early and mid-career doctors that can successfully increase research involvement and enable research-active careers.

Trainee research networks

Trainee research networks are a recent phenomenon within most medical specialties. They are formalised regional or national groups led by early and mid-career doctors who work together to perform clinical research and create research training opportunities. The first of these groups started in the early 2010s within anaesthetics but now represent nearly every specialty ( box 2 ). 4 Trainee research networks provide research training with the aim of increasing doctors’ future research involvement. 5

A non-exhaustive list of UK national trainee led research networks*

Research training opportunities.

Mentorship by PIs at local hospital

Taking on formal role as sub-investigator

Journal clubs

Trainee representation on regional/national NIHR specialty group

API Scheme: https://www.nihr.ac.uk/health-and-care-professionals/training/associate-principal-investigator-scheme.htm .

eLearning courses available at https://learn.nihr.ac.uk (free): Good clinical practice, fundamentals of clinical research delivery, informed consent, leadership, future of health, central portfolio management system.

eLearning courses available from the Royal College of Physicians. Research in Practice programme (free). www.rcplondon.ac.uk

eLearning courses available from the Medical Research Council (free). https://bygsystems.net/mrcrsc-lms/

eLearning courses available from Nature (both free and for variable cost via employing institution): many and varied including research integrity and publication ethics, persuasive grant writing, publishing a research paper. https://masterclasses.nature.com

University courses. Examples include novel clinical trial design in translational medicine from the University of Cambridge ( https://advanceonline.cam.ac.uk/courses/ ) or introduction to randomised controlled trials in healthcare from the University of Birmingham ( https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/university/colleges/mds/cpd/ )

*limited to those with formal websites and/or active twitter accounts. Correct as of 5 January 2024. For regional trainee-led specialty research networks, see www.rcp.ac.uk/trainee-research-collaboratives for medical specialties, www.asit.org/resources/trainee-research-collaboratives/national-trainee-research-collaboratives/res1137 for surgical specialties, and www.rcoa.ac.uk/research/research-bodies/trainee-research-networks for anaesthetics.

Networks vary widely in structure and function. Most have senior mentorship to guide personal development and career trajectory. Projects are usually highly collaborative and include doctors and allied healthcare professionals working together.

Observational studies and large scale audits are common projects as their feasibility makes them deliverable rapidly with minimal funding. Some networks do, however, carry out interventional research. The benefits of increasing interventional research studies are self-evident, but observational projects are also important as they provide data useful for hypothesis generation and defining clinical equipoise and incidence/event rates, all of which are necessary steps in the development of randomised controlled studies.

These networks offer a supportive learning environment and research experience, and can match experience with expectations and responsibilities. Early and mid-career doctors are given opportunities to be involved and receive training in research at every phase from inception to publication. This develops experience in research methodology such as statistics, scientific writing, and peer review. As well as research skills training, an important reward for involvement in a study is manuscript authorship. Many groups give “citable collaborator” status to all project contributors, whatever their input. 6 7 This recognises the essential role everyone plays in the delivery of whole projects, counts towards publication metrics, and is important for future job applications.

Case study—Pip Nicolson (HaemSTAR)

Haematology Specialist Training, Audit and Research (HaemSTAR) is a trainee research network founded because of a lack of principal investigator training and clinical trial activity in non-malignant haematology. It has led and supported national audits and research projects in various subspecialty areas such as immune thrombocytopenia, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, venous thrombosis, and transfusion. 8 9 10 Through involvement in this network as a registrar, I have acted as a sub-investigator and supported the principal investigator on observational and interventional portfolio-adopted studies by the National Institute for Health and Care Research. These experiences gave me valuable insight into the national and local processes involved in research delivery. I was introduced to national leaders in non-malignant haematology who not only provided mentorship and advice on career development, but also gave me opportunities to lead national audits and become involved in HaemSTAR’s committee. 10 11 These experiences in leadership have increased my confidence in management situations as I have transitioned to being a consultant, and have given me skills in balancing clinical and academic roles. Importantly, I have also developed long term friendships with peers across the country as a result of my involvement in HaemSTAR.

Associate Principal Investigator scheme

The Associate Principal Investigator (API) scheme is a training programme run by NIHR to develop research skills and contribute to clinical study delivery at a local level. It is available throughout England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland for NIHR portfolio-adopted studies. The programme runs for six months and, upon completion, APIs receive formal recognition endorsed by the NIHR and a large number of royal colleges. The scheme is free and open to medical and allied healthcare professionals at all career grades. It is designed to allow those who would not normally take part in clinical research to do so under the mentorship of a local PI. Currently there are more than 1500 accredited APIs and over 600 affiliated studies across 28 specialties. 12 It is a good way to show evidence of training and involvement in research and get more involved in research conduct. APIs have been shown to increase patient recruitment and most people completing the scheme continue to be involved in research. 12 13

Case study—Rebecca Hawes

I completed the API scheme as a senior house officer in 2021. A local PI introduced me to the Quality of Recovery after Obstetric Anaesthesia NIHR portfolio study, 14 which I saw as a training opportunity and useful experience ahead of specialist training applications. It was easy to apply for and straightforward to navigate. I was guided through the six month process in a step-by-step manner and completed eLearning modules and video based training on fundamental aspects of running research projects. All this training was evidenced on the online API platform and I had monthly supervision meetings with the PI and wider research team. As well as the experience of patient recruitment and data collection, other important aspects of training were study set-up and sponsor communications. Key to my successful API scheme was having a supportive and enthusiastic PI and developing good organisational skills. I really enjoyed the experience, and I have since done more research and have become a committee member on a national trainee research network in anaesthesia called RAFT (Research and Audit Federation of Trainees). I’ve seen great enthusiasm among anaesthetists to take part in the API scheme, with over 150 signing up to the most recent RAFT national research project.

Clinical research posts

Dedicated clinical research posts (sometimes termed “clinical research fellow” posts) allow clinicians to explore and develop research skills without committing to a formal academic pathway. They can be undertaken at any stage during a medical career but are generally performed between training posts, or during them by receiving permission from local training committees to temporarily go “out of programme.” These positions are extremely varied in how they are advertised, funded, and the balance between research and clinical time. Look out for opportunities with royal colleges, local and national research networks, and on the NHS Jobs website. Research fellowships are a good way to broaden skills that will have long term impact across one’s clinical career.

Case study—Nicole Fowler

After completing the Foundation Programme, I took up a 12 month clinical trials fellow position. This gave me early career exposure to clinical research and allowed me to act as a sub-investigator in a range of clinical trials. I received practical experience in all stages of clinical research while retaining a patient facing role, which included obtaining consent and reviewing patients at all subsequent visits until study completion. Many of the skills I developed in this post, such as good organisation and effective teamwork, are transferable to all areas of medicine. I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience and it is something I hope to talk about at interview as it is an effective way of showing commitment to a specialty. Furthermore, having a dedicated research doctor has been beneficial to my department in increasing patient involvement in research.

Acknowledgments

We would like to thank Holly Speight and Clare Shaw from the NIHR for information on the API scheme.

*These authors contributed equally to this work

Patient and public involvement: No patients were directly involved in the creation of this article.

PLRN, MB, and CHT conceived the article and are guarantors. All authors wrote and edited the manuscript.

Competing interests: PLRN was the chair of HaemSTAR from 2017 to 2023. MB is the current chair of the Research and Audit Federation of Trainees (RAFT). RH is the current secretary of RAFT. CHT conceived HaemSTAR.

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