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COURSES OFFERED IN THE M.S. PROGRAM BY
THE DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL RADIATION PHYSICS

HMRP 600 & 700 Basic Radiological Physics I & II
Introductory course in radiological physics; interactions of radiation with matter; concepts and measurements of exposure and dose; clinical applications of radiation in radiation therapy, diagnostic radiology, and nuclear medicine; radiobiology; radiation protection. This course is a prerequisite for most of subsequent radiological physics courses Kyung S. Han, Ph.D.

HMRP 600 Fall Quarter, three lecture hours per week (3 units).

HMRP 700 Winter Quarter, three lecture hours per week (3 units).

HMRP 601 Health Physics
Health physics related to industry, medical and research applications. Health physics instrumentation and methods used to protect humankind and its environment from unnecessary exposure to radiation. Fall Quarter (3 units), S. Guru Prasad, Ph.D.

HMRP 701 Task Group Protocols
This class meets weekly to present and discuss AAPM reports and protocols used in the field of Medical Physics. Active student participation in this class is required. Fall Quarter (1 unit) Alexander Markovic, Ph.D.

HMRP 602 Radiation Biology
Understanding how cells, tissues, and the body as a whole respond to ionizing radiation is important for a comprehension of radiotherapy. This course will discuss the effects of ionizing radiation at the molecular, cellular, tissue, and whole organism level. The effects of repair, reoxygenation, repopulation, and cell cycle redistribution will be discussed. Normal tissue toxicities, including acute and late effects, will be detailed in the course. Discussion will include radiation carcinogenesis, radiation cataractogenesis, low dose effects, the linear non-threshold model for radiation damage. Spring Quarter (3 units), Gayle Woloschak, Ph.D.

HMRP 603 and 703 Physics of Radiation Oncology I & II
Concept and measurement of exposure and absorbed dose, radiation therapy machines, energy absorption in biological media, and radiobiological basis of radiation therapy are discussed. Radiation fields within a patient, beam characteristics and modification, dose distributions due to single and multiple fields, implant therapy and therapeutic use of particulate radiations and computerized treatment planning. Alexander Markovic, Ph.D.

HMRP 603 Fall Quarter, three lecture hours per week (3 units).

HMRP 703 Winter Quarter, three lecture hours per week (3 units).

HMRP 604 Physics of Diagnostic Radiology
Presents the application of radiological physics to specific techniques and problems in the physics of diagnostic radiology. Production and interactions of X-rays; X-ray equipment, imaging systems; image quality; computerized axial tomography; design and survey of radiographic installations; testing and acceptance of radiographic equipment, patient protection. This course is a prerequisite for a clinical practicum in the physics of diagnostic radiology. Fall Quarter (5 units) Kyung S. Han, Ph.D.

HMRP 605 Physics of Nuclear Medicine
Review of the basic physics of radioactivity; artificial productions of radio-nuclides; instrumentation and laboratory methods; basic considerations for medical applications of radioactive materials. Fall Quarter (3 units), Kyung S. Han, Ph.D.

HMRP 606 Biomedical Instrumentation
This course provides an introduction to instrumentation electronics. This includes: sensor devices, transistor, semiconductor and integrated circuit components as applied to related biomedical instrumentation; quantitative presentation of electrical circuit theory employed in instrumentation circuitry; related instrumentation applications in biology and medicine. (3 units) Dennis Majkowski.

HMRP 607 Introduction to the Oncology Clinic
This 1-quarter class is intended as an introduction to the Modern Radiation Oncology Clinic. Students will be prepared for their clinical rotations which begin in the spring quarter. Clinical Sites: Lutheran General Hospital, Alexian Brothers Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital, Christ Hospital. Fall and Winter Quarters, 2 units, Alexander Markovic, Ph.D.

HMRP 609 Radiation Oncology
Principles and practice of radiation oncology, clinical background pertinent to the justification and understanding of the technique of radiation therapy. Treatment planning with Co-60 as well as high energy photon and electron beams. Radiotherapy alone and in combination with surgery and chemotherapy.  Spring Quarter (3 units) Gary Schreiber, M.D.

HMRP 613 Independent Study
Independent, directed readings in areas of medical physics not covered by any formal departmental course offerings may be arranged.  Such independent study may also be used in preparation for thesis research. Hours and units of credit to be arranged.  Offered as required. (1-3 units) Alexander Markovic, Ph.D.

HMRP 615 Departmental Seminar
The Medical Radiation Physics faculty meet regularly to for discussion of current interest. Guest speakers are invited. Participation in the seminars is required. Offered as required. (1 unit)

HMRP 616 Clinical Practicum
The purpose of the clinical practicum is to give the student clinical experience and exposure to the hospital environment in which the physicist participates. In collaboration with a faculty advisor, the student arranges a rotation schedule in the departments of radiation therapy, diagnostic radiology and nuclear medicine in one or more of a number of affiliated hospitals. During this time the student works full-time under the direct supervision of an experienced clinical physicist. All quarters (3-12 units per quarter)

HMRP 619 and 620 Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology I & II
The course presents an equal balance of basic anatomic and physiologic concepts. It is designed to introduce students pursuing careers in the allied health fields to the structure and function of the human body. Occasional pathologic examples are presented to portray what might be seen clinically when there is malfunction and disease. (3 units per quarter). Ernest Sukowski, Ph.D

HMRP 619 Fall Quarter, includes lectures on the following areas: microscopic anatomy, skin, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system and special senses. 3 lecture hours per week. (3 units)

HMRP 620 Winter Quarter, includes lectures on the following areas: endocrine system, blood, immunology, circulatory system, respiratory system, gastrointestinal system, urinary system and reproductive system. 3 lecture hours per week (3 units)

HMRP 622 Physics of Medical Imaging
Presents the physical aspects of various instrumentation and techniques in the field of Medical Imaging Sciences. Review of concepts of production and interaction of radiation with matter; technical and clinical applications of various devices such as X-ray equipment, CT, MRI, that are routinely used in Medical Imaging. Winter Quarter (4 units), Kyung S. Han, Ph.D.

HMRP 623 Introduction to Diagnostic Radiology
Covers basic interpretation of X-ray of the chest, abdomen, bony structures, including barium studies of the gastrointestinal tract. Provides students the fundamental physics and interpretation of CT scans of the brain, chest, abdomen and pelvis. MRI will also be introduced along with the introduction to basic ultrasonography, mammography, nuclear medicine, and angiography. Fall Quarter (2 units) Ejaz Rahim, M.D.

HMRP 625 and 626 Biochemistry for Medical Physicists I & II
This two-part course is intended as an introduction to Biochemistry for students in the Medical Radiation Physics Program. The general spectrum of topics is similar to that contained in Introductory Biochemistry but in less detail. The course begins with a preliminary review of organic chemistry nomenclature; emphasis is on the effects of radiation and mutagenic compounds on nucleic acids.

HMRP 625 Winter Quarter, two lecture hours per week (2 units)

HMRP 626 Spring Quarter, two lecture hours per week (2 units)

HMRP 630 Research Thesis
The optional thesis shall represent a report of original research of sufficiently high scientific quality to be acceptable for publication in the standard journals of the field.

HMRP 695 Treatment Planning
Treatment planning in radiotherapy has to do with utilizing specialized computers to customize a patient’s treatment to fulfill the physician’s clinical requirements. Treatment planning computers make use of a variety of imaging modalities such as CT, MRI and PET along with specialized data to calculate the dose to all points within a patient’s body. Dose information is overlaid on a patient’s anatomy from the different imaging modalities to allow the planner to make decisions about how the radiation will be delivered with the intent of treating the tumor fully while sparing healthy tissue. Winter Quarter (3 units) Alexander Markovic, Ph.D.

HMRP 701 Task Group Protocols
This class meets weekly to present and discuss AAPM reports and protocols used in the field of Medical Physics. Active student participation in this class is required. Fall Quarter, 1 unit, Alexander Markovic, Ph.D.

HMRP 705 Special Topics in Medical Physics
Winter Quarter, 2 sections, 3 units total
Section I - Cross-sectional Anatomy, Alexander Markovic, Ph.D./Staff
This core course in the medical radiation physics curriculum teaches graduate students the basics of CT and MRI cross sectional anatomy. Lectures will deal with concepts of identifying normal and pathologic images, developing a technique of viewing diagnostic images, and contouring potential organs at risk.

Section II - Brachytherapy, Plato Lee, Ph.D.
This core course in the medical radiation physics curriculum teaches Medical Physics graduate students the fundamental concepts of Brachytherapy physics and dosimetry. Lectures will cover the history and evolution of Brachytherapy, the terminologies, units and various practices in Brachytherapy Physics and Dosimetry. This course will lead to modern Brachytherapy Physics practices and protocols and AAPM Task Group recommendations and its reports.

PERTINENT COURSES OFFERED BY ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY

HMTD 500 Interprofessional Healthcare Teams
This course is required for every first-year student in a program in the College of Health Professions.  Seven specified dates in Fall Quarter; one specified date in Winter Quarter; one specified date in Spring Quarter. This course is an experiential learning opportunity for all students at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science to learn about a collaborative model of care. The students will interact in health care teams focusing on patient centered care emphasizing evidence-based practice, quality improvement strategies and informatics. (1 unit total credit) Susan Tappert, P.T., DPT.

HMTD501 Culture in Healthcare  Required.  One specific date in Fall Quarter; six specific dates in Winter Quarter.  This one quarter hour (1QH) Pass/Fail interprofessional, interactive course is intended to help you provide effective patient-centered healthcare. The course is designed to encourage small group discussion and problem solving. Topics include: cultural heritage and history, diversity, health and illness, health traditions, healing traditions, familial health traditions, and personal awareness.  (1 unit total credit). Sarah S. Garber, Ph.D., Interprofessional Studies; Cathy J. Lazarus, M.D., Medicine; DuWayne Brooks, Director, Multicultural Affairs.

GIGP508 Ethics & Regulatory Issues in Biomedical Research 2 Units
Required
Requirements: This course covers most of the major issues related to the responsible conduct of research in the biomedical sciences, including: overt falsification, fabrication, plagiarism (FFP); theofficial University and Public Health Service procedures for reporting and investigating misconduct;data management; human subject protection; authorship and peer review guidelines; conflict ofinterest in research; mentor and trainee responsibilities; and guidelines for collaborative research.The course includes a combination of lectures, small group case discussions, and video case discussions. Students are assessed based on attendance, classroom participation, and a final quiz.
In addition, students are required to complete additonal online components of the course via the CITI website ("Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative"), including certification in animal use, human subject research, and radition safety.
Grade scheme: P/F Dr. Lise Eliot Winter Quarter

GIGP509 IGPBS Biostatistics 4 Units
Required Specialty Course
Requirements: Based on the content in HPTH 622 Critical Inquiry, the content of this course has been elaborated upon to bring the following topics more relevance for the bench research student by including discussion groups and exercises in addition to the norma course content. Students are introduced to the elements of thought and the logic of critical thinking. Measurement theory and principles as applied to physical therapy practice and research are studied. The role of the researcher in professional practice is examined. Principles and application of scientific inquiry are emphasized.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of all previous courses in DPT program or approval of faculty.
Grade Scheme – ABCDF
Drs. Wendy Rheault and Roberta Henderson Spring Quarter