The Department of Radiology at the University of Pennsylvania is committed to providing the highest quality of education and training to medical students, residents and fellows, practicing radiologists, undergraduates, graduate students, and post-doctoral research fellows interested in medical imaging. The undergraduate and graduate curriculum is co-organized with the Department of Bioengineering.
The curriculum is designed and implemented by over 100 accomplished, renowned basic science and clinical faculty, from both the Department of Radiology and Bioengineering, who participate in all aspects of education.
In the School of Medicine, our faculty and residents participate in the training of medical students from the gross anatomy lab through their fourth year with a Clinical Clerkship elective in Radiology (RA300).
The department sponsors two outstanding separate residency programs in association with its two academic hospitals. In addition to the traditional clinical track, two additional pathways — Research and Direct pathways — are offered.
We offer a one- or two-year fellowship in eight well-established clinical subspecialties, as well as multiple post-doctoral research fellowships in both basic and clinical disciplines. There are currently 34 clinical fellows and 25 post-doctoral fellows participating in various divisions within the department.
Undergraduate and graduate students interested in medical imaging have access to a wide range of courses in medical instrumentation, image analysis, and molecular imaging. PhD applicants have the option to apply to a unique Biomedical Imaging Science program sponsored by the Howard Hughes Foundation and National Institutes of Health (NIH), that involves concurrent coursework in medicine and the imaging sciences.
Finally, the Department's continuing medical education symposia in Philadelphia and elsewhere are attended annually by more than 1,000 radiologists from around the country.
Additional program details
Courses offerings in the field of Biomedical Imaging and Radiation Physics cover the physics of medical and biological imaging modalities, the use and effects of radiation in imaging and therapy, methodologies for image acquisition and processing, development of computer-based imaging theory and analysis methods, and the development and use of contrast media and molecular imaging agents.
Applying to the Bioengineering MSE Program
Course Options:
- BE 490 Independent Research in Bioengineering
- BE 518 Optical Microscopy
- BE 537 Biomed Image Analysis
- BE 546 Fund Tech of Imaging I
- BE 547 Fund Tech of Imaging II
- BE 580 Medical Radiation ENG
- BE 581 Tech-Mag Resonance Imaging
- BE 583 Molecular Imaging
- BE 584 Math of Med Image/Measure
- BE 650 Adv Biomed Imag Applic
- BIBB 421 Functional Imaging of the Human Brain
The Biomedical Imaging and Radiation Physics Community:
In addition to taking courses, the Biomedical Imaging and Radiation Physics community at UPenn provides many diverse extra-curricular learning opportunities for students and options for participating in thesis projects.
The objective is to build on the world class imaging research environment at Penn to develop a cadre of scientists with the knowledge and vertically integrated set of skills to conduct research at the interface between imaging and the biomedical, physical, chemical, engineering, and computational sciences.
Research areas include medical imaging and instrumentation, Imaging theory and analysis, and cellular and molecular imaging.
Applying to the Bioengineering PhD Program
Course Options:
- BE 518 Optical Microscopy
- BE 537 Biomed Image Analysis
- BE 546 Fund Tech of Imaging I
- BE 547 Fund Tech of Imaging II
- BE 580 Medical Radiation ENG
- BE 581 Tech-Mag Resonance Imaging
- BE 583 Molecular Imaging
- BE 584 Math of Med Image/Measure
- BE 650 Adv Biomed Imag Applic
The Biomedical Imaging and Radiation Physics Community:
In addition to taking courses, the Biomedical Imaging and Radiation Physics community at UPenn provides many diverse extra-curricular learning opportunities for students.
Concentration in Biomedical Imaging and Radiation Physics
Courses in the Biomedical Imaging and Radiation Physics concentration cover the physics of medical and biological imaging modalities, the use and effects of radiation in imaging and therapy, methodologies for image acquisition and processing, development of computer-based imaging theory and analysis methods, and the development and use of contrast media and molecular imaging agents. To satisfy the requirements for this concentration, students must select 4 of the courses listed below. The intent is to provide students with a more focused education in Biomedical Imaging and Radiation Physics or a sub-topic within this diverse field.
Course Requirements
Students must select 4 courses from below*:
- BE 490 Independent Research in Bioengineering
- BE 518 Optical Microscopy
- BE 537 Biomed Image Analysis
- BE 546 Fund Tech of Imaging I
- BE 547 Fund Tech of Imaging II
- BE 580 Medical Radiation ENG
- BE 581 Tech-Mag Resonance Imaging
- BE 583 Molecular Imaging
- BE 584 Math of Med Image/Measure
- BE 650 Adv Biomed Imag Applic
- BIBB 421 Functional Imaging of the Human Brain
*Other courses can be petitioned for approval.
The Biomedical Imaging and Radiation Physics Community:
In addition to taking courses, the Biomedical Imaging and Radiation Physics community at UPenn provides many diverse extra-curricular learning opportunities for students and options for participating in independent research projects or senior design projects.
A listing of faculty and their research interests can be found here.
A listing of seminars can be found here.