COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE M.S. DEGREE IN
  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. First year, winter and spring quarters.  Kyung S. Han, Ph.D.

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. Second year, fall quarter. Allen F. Hrejsa, Ph.D., DABR

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. First year, spring quarter. 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. First year, fall and winter quarters. Alexander Markovic, Ph.D., DABR

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. Second year, fall quarter.  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. First year, fall quarter. Dennis Majkowski, MSEE

HMRP 607 Introduction to the Oncology Clinic
This class is intended as an introduction to the modern radiation oncology clinic. The coursework will prepare strudents for their clinical rotations which begin in the following quarter. First year, fall quarter, Alexander Markovic, Ph.D., DABR and University staff.

HMRP 609 Radiation Oncology
This course will cover the clinical aspects of radiation therapy for the treatment of cancer.  Lectures will deal with concepts and techniques used for radiation therapy decision making, treatment planning and delivery.  First year, fall quarter. Santosh Yajnik, M.D.

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 the MRP director of clinical education, 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 with the direct supervision of an experienced clinical physicist. The latter 6 of the 7 quarters. Mary Ellen Smajo, PhD, DABR

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.  HMRP 619  includes lectures on the following areas: microscopic anatomy, skin, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system and special senses.  HMRP 620 includes lectures on the following areas: endocrine system, blood, immunology, circulatory system, respiratory system, gastrointestinal system, urinary system and reproductive system. First year, fall and winter quarters.  Ernest Sukowski, Ph.D

HMRP 631A Physics of Diagnostic Radiology I
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. Second year, winter quarter. Kyung S. Han, Ph.D.

HMRP 631B Physics of Diagnostic Radiology II
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. Second year, spring quarter.  Kyung S. Han, Ph.D.

HMRP 635 Medical Ethics
Several texts will be covered in this course that help to better define and understand the role of the health care provider and what patients experience as they face serious illness.  Students will be expected to read and gain a working knowledge of each of the texts before coming to the group discussion.  The group discussions will assume the student has already read the text.  During the discussions, we will probe the ethical and humanistic themes that the texts inspire and relate these literary themes to patients’ experience. Second year, winter quarter. Santosh Yajnik, M.D.

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. First year, spring quarter. Alexander Markovic, Ph.D., DABR and University staff.

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. Second year, fall quarter, Alexander Markovic, Ph.D., DABR

HMRP 705 Special Topics in Medical Physics
Section I - Cross-sectional Anatomy
This course teaches 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. Tomasz Helenowski, M.D.
Section II - Instrumentation and Metrology
This course is intended to provide a basic framework for how real measurements are made and experimental uncertainties exist. This course has both a class and lab component. Students are exposed to error propagation, error analysis, line fitting and other tools of data analysis. The lab portion consists with a basic instruction on electronics emphasizing the role of operational aplifiers as they are used in electrometers and other areas of instrumentation. Students will build simple circuits and later be exposed to real measurements. John Kordomenos,  Ph.D., DABR. Second year, spring quarter

HMRP 716 Brachytherapy
This course teaches the fundamental concepts of brachytherapy physics and dosimetry. Lectures will cover the history and evolution of brachytherapy, the terminologies, units and practices and guidance documents. Second year, winter quarter. Plato C. Lee, Ph.D., DABR 

HMTD 500 Interprofessional Healthcare Teams
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.  Seven specified dates in Fall Quarter; one specified date in Winter Quarter; one specified date in Spring Quarter. Susan Tappert, P.T., DPT.

HMTD501 Culture in Healthcare.

This Interprofessional, interactive course is intended to help students 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. One specific date in Fall Quarter; six specific dates in Winter Quarter.  Sarah S. Garber, Ph.D., Interprofessional Studies; Cathy J. Lazarus, M.D., Medicine.

ELECTIVE COURSES

HMRP 613 Independent Study
This course focuses on independent, directed readings in areas of medical physics not covered by any formal departmental course offerings.  This course may also be used in preparation for thesis research. Hours and units of credit to be arranged.  Offered as required.  Alexander Markovic, Ph.D., DABR

HMRP 615 Departmental Seminar
This course emcompasses journal review presentations given by students and invited speaker sessions. Alexander Markovic, PhD, DABR

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. Selected university faculty.

GIGP508 Ethics & Regulatory Issues in Biomedical Research
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 of interest 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. Winter Quarter, Dr. Lise Eliot

GIGP509 IGPBS Biostatistics
In this course, students are introduced to the elements of thought and the logic of critical thinking. Measurement theory and staistical principles are studied. The role of the researcher in professional practice is examined. Principles and application of scientific inquiry are emphasized. Spring Quarter. Wendy Rheault, PhD and Roberta Henderson, PhD