Division of Diagnostic Medical Physics: Providing Clinical Services in Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Physics

Division of Diagnostic Medical Physics: Providing Clinical Services in Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Physics

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Nuclear Medicine: Diagnosing and treating a variety of diseases with radioactive material and medical imaging

Nuclear Medicine: Diagnosing and treating a variety of diseases with radioactive material and medical imaging

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Diagnostic Radiology: Using the Latest Non-Invasive Imaging Techniques for Advanced Procedures

Diagnostic Radiology: Using the Latest Non-Invasive Imaging Techniques for Advanced Procedures

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Vascular Interventional Radiology: Specializing in Real-time Imaging and Micro-surgical Precision

Vascular Interventional Radiology: Specializing in Real-time Imaging and Micro-surgical Precision

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2023 Impact Report

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VCU Department of Radiology 2023 Impact Report explores our contributions to VCU Health and our accomplishments in the field of radiology. Read our VCU Radiology 2023 Impact Report [PDF].

Faculty Expertise

Our faculty members are nationally and internationally known for their expertise in medical imaging, interventional radiology, diagnostic medical physics, and nuclear medicine

Education Programs

We offer comprehensive radiology residency programs and subspecialty fellowship programs

Research

VCU Department of Radiology faculty and full-time research scientists uphold the tradition of innovative discoveries and excellence in research.

Our research portfolio extends from basic activities to clinical trials, including:

  • Breast shielding for CT (computed tomography) radiation protection
  • Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) in biliary and pancreatic imaging
  • Virtual colonography
  • Application of CT in trauma
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Department News

Dr. Ann Fulcher Elected Third Woman President-Elect of SCARD

Portrait of Dr Ann Fulcher in red coatSanta Ana Pueblo, New Mexico - October 2023 - Ann S. Fulcher, M.D., chair of the Department of Radiology, has been elected as president-elect to the Board of Directors of the Society of Chairs of Academic Radiology Departments (SCARD) at the organization's Oct. 19-20, 2023 Annual Fall Meeting. At the end of the term, the president-elect transitions to the position of president making Dr. Fulcher the third woman president of SCARD, as well as the first person in the leadership role to represent Virginia and Virginia Commonwealth University.

“What an honor and privilege it is to have the opportunity to serve in a leadership position in SCARD and to represent our Department of Radiology, VCU Health, and VCU,” Fulcher said. “This position allows us to have a voice in the manner in which we confront challenges facing U.S. academic radiology practices, such as the critical shortage of radiologists and technologists and the growing role of AI.”

Founded in 1966, SCARD is a nonprofit organization comprised of chairs from academic radiology departments who are dedicated to the advancement of the art and science of radiology.

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We offer nine subspecialty fellowships

Our radiology fellowship programs provide comprehensive subspecialty training with emphasis on hands-on clinical experience and graduated independence.