HMRP 600 Basic Radiological Physics 1 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. Basic concepts of physics will be studied to appy to dose measurement, diagnostic radiology, and radiation therapy planning. First year, winter quarter. Kyung S. Han, Ph.D.
HMRP 700 Basic Radiological Physics 2 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. HMRP 700 is the continuation of HMRP 600. Topics will be studied for the application of radiation therapy planning, health physics, and diagnostic radiology. First year, spring quarter. 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 Physics of Radiation Oncology 1 This course describes the basics of practical radiological physics and the equipment that is used in this field. Lectures will deal with concepts and use of radioactive materials, treatment and imaging equipment, radiation quantities, and methods of radiation measurement. Equipment discussed in this course will include x-ray tubes, medical linear accelerators, CT scanners, ionization chambers, diodes and 2-dimensional dosimeters. First year, fall quarter. Alexander Markovic, Ph.D., DABR
HMRP 703 Physics of Radiation Oncology 2 Students will learn about methods and algorithms used to calculate radiation dose in patients. Topics will include computerized calculation of dose and display of dose in 2 and 3 dimensions, radiotherapy treatment techniques, electron therapy, radiosurgery. Modern treatment modalities such as intensity-modulated radiotherapy and stereotactic radiosurgery will be presented. Students will also learn about linear accelerator quality assurance methods. First year, winter quarter. 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 607 Introduction to the Radiation Oncology Clinic This class is intended as an introduction to the modern radiation oncology clinic. The coursework will prepare students for their clinical rotations which begin in the following quarter. Students will learn about topics such as the flow in the clinic, staff mambers' responsibilities, and radiation therapy equipment. Weekly lectures and labs are held at affiliated radiation oncology clinics. First year, fall quarter, Theo Apostol, M.S., Jagannath Venkatesan, M.S.
HMRP 609 Clinical Aspects of Radiation Oncology This course will cover the clinical aspects of radiation therapy for the treatment of most major malignancies medical physicists will encounter during their career. Lectures will deal with concepts and techniques used for radiation therapy decision making, treatment planning, and delivery. The focus will be on the approach used to treat actual patients in daily clinical practice. First year, Spring 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 Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology 1 This course presents an equal balance of basic anatomic and physiologic information 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. First year, fall quarter. Ernest Sukowski, Ph.D.
HMRP 620 Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology 2 This course presents an equal balance of basic anatomic and physiologic information 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. Includes lectures and discussions in the following areas: endocrine system, blood, immunology, the circulatory, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary and reproductive systems. First year, winter quarter. Ernest Sukowski, Ph.D
HMRP 631 Physics of Diagnostic Radiology 1 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 632 Physics of Diagnostic Radiology 2 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. Theo Apostol, MS HMRP 701 Task Group Protocols Students are expected to study selected AAPM task group reports and prepare a presentation to be delivered in classs. Presentations will be followed by instructor-lead discussions. This course gives students knowledge about these significant guidance documents which are used in the field of Medical Physics. Public speaking skills will be addressed as part of the coursework. Second year, fall quarter, Alexander Markovic, Ph.D., DABR HMRP 704 Practical QC in Diagnostic Radiology This course introduces students to the tests associated with quality control (QC) of equipment employed in the field of diagnostic radiology. This equipment includes portable x-ray units, general radiographic and fluoroscopic units, portable x-ray units and CT scanners. The tests and procedures discussed in this course ensure that radiology equipment performs as expected within the manufacturer specifications. The tests also are meant to ensure that the dose delivered to patients during their radiology procedures do not exceed that mandated by the State of Illinois. Students will learn to perform measurements to test parameters such as mA linearity, kVp accuracy, maximum allowable exposure rates, and image resolution. This course consists of a lecture/lab format where the students listen to a lecture about the QC of particular diagnostic equipment in radiology, and then perform hands-on testing of this equipment in the lab setting. Second year, winter quarter, S. Guru Prasad, Ph.D., DABR
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
HMRP 717 Independent Research The purpose of this course is provide the student with an opportunity to gain research experience in a topic of their choosing. They will also learn how to prepare a Technical Report for publication. The work involved in this course includes literature searches, measurement and analysis of data, writing a report and may include an oral presentation. The student is expected to meaure and analyze data in the summer quarter and compose a detailed report on the subject they selected in proper publication-quality format by the end of the fall quarter. Summer and Fall quarters. Alexander Markovic, 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.
HPTH642 Critical Inquiry II: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
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
HMRP629 Nuclear Physics This is an introductory nuclear physics course for graduate students in medical physics. The focus will be on a physical understanding of the important properties of the nucleus and nuclear interactions relevant to practitioners. Topics in the course include: elements of quantum mechanics, nuclear properties, radioactivity, alpha- beta- and gamma- decay, nuclear reactions, fission, detection of radiation, nuclear accelerators, and nuclear medicine. Prerequisites: Two courses of college-level calculus-based physics, a course in modern physics or introductory quantum physics, and knowledge of multivariate calculus. Offered spring quarter. Jean Quashnock, Ph.D.
HMRP 633 Modern Physics The course is about the development of modern physics in the early 20th century. Topics include relativity and atomic physics, quanta, wave-particle duality, and spin. Quantum mechanics is introduced and applied to the hydrogen atom and the periodic table. Properties of the atomic nucleus and radioactivity are also discussed. Prerequisites: Two courses of college-level calculus-based physics Offered summer quarter. Jean Quashnock, Ph.D.
HMRP 634 Electricity & Magnetism The course studies the electric and magnetic effects of charges and currents, leading to a presentation of Maxwell’s equations and the understanding of light as an electromagnetic wave. Topics include: electrostatic fields, potential theory, electrostatic and magnetic energy, circuits, currents and magnetic fields, the dynamics of charged particles, electromagnetic induction, Maxwell’s equations, and electromagnetic waves. Prerequisites: Two courses of college-level calculus-based physics and some knowledge of multivariate calculus (Calc III) Offered summer quarter. Jean Quashnock, Ph.D.
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, Lise Eliot, Ph.D.