Curriculum

Body Radiology
Our residents work with fellowship trained radiologists to interpret ultrasound, radiography, CT scans, and MRI examinations of the gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems, learning advanced imaging techniques for the liver and biliary tree, pancreas, spleen, adrenal glands, and kidneys. Working closely with our urologic colleagues, we offer additional specialization in imaging for female pelvic conditions, including MRI of pelvic floor disorders, and MRI of the prostate, including MR targeted biopsy. Our body radiologists interpret advanced imaging of the bowel with MR and CT enterorrhaphy, rectal MRI, and CT colonography, and use MRI to evaluate suspected fetal anomalies or placental abnormalities during pregnancy. We provide specialized imaging and interpretation of vascular abnormalities utilizing CT angiogram to evaluate the aorta and branch vessels arising from the aorta, suspected aortic dissection, aortic aneurysms, and evaluation of aortic endografts for complications. We also work closely with our plastic surgery colleagues to image abdominal wall vasculature for women undergoing breast reconstruction (DIEP or PAP flaps).

Breast Imaging
The Division of Breast Imaging offers patients the full complement of state-of-the-art, FDA-approved breast imaging, including screening and diagnostic mammography, ultrasound, MRI, tomosynthesis (3D mammography), and automated whole breast screening ultrasound. If an abnormality is detected on any imaging modality, we also offer our patients the full complement of image-guided biopsies, including ultrasound-guided aspiration and core biopsy, stereotactic/tomosynthesis biopsy, and MRI-guided biopsies.

Cardiothoracic Imaging
Utilizing x-ray, the latest-generation computed tomography (CT) imaging, and MRI, the Division of Cardiothoracic Imaging evaluates and diagnoses cardiac and pulmonary disorders. Our fellowship-trained cardiothoracic radiologists work in close collaboration pulmonologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, and cardiologists in the reading room and during multidisciplinary conferences to optimize patient imaging. During their first year, residents learn the basics of interpreting chest x-rays and chest CTs. In subsequent years, they participate in more advanced imaging, including cardiac MRI. We also offer a one year Cardiothoracic Fellowship for those looking for further specialization.

Emergency Radiology
As the regional Level 1 Trauma Center and a New York State Department of Health-designated Comprehensive Stroke Center, Albany Medical Center cares for a high volume of adult and pediatric patients from our region who may need emergency imaging. We also accept a large number of transfers of complex or critically ill patients from other hospitals around our region by ambulance or med flight. Our emergency radiologists work closely with our Emergency Department physicians, internists, pediatricians, surgeons, and subspecialists to care for our patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Fetal & Congenital Imaging
The fetal imaging radiologists specialize in MRI imaging of the fetus to evaluate fetal anatomy and growth. Our imagers are experts with years of experience in utilizing MRI to evaluate the in utero fetus and congenital anomalies identified on fetal ultrasound, including evaluation of fetal anomalies of the brain and spine, chest, cardiac, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, or musculoskeletal systems.

Musculoskeletal Imaging
Specializing in imaging studies of the bones, joints, and soft tissues, our fellowship-trained musculoskeletal radiologists evaluate bone and soft tissue tumors, musculoskeletal trauma, sports injuries, arthritis, metabolic bone disease, and rheumatologic disorders. Our radiologists perform joint injections and aspirations for diagnosis and therapeutic purposes and we also offer musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging of tendon and soft tissue pathology. Biopsies of bones and soft tissue lesions are performed by our interventional radiology colleagues. Our MSK imagers also participate in a biweekly multidisciplinary sarcoma conference with teams from orthopedic oncology and pathology to collaborate on patient treatment plans.

Neuroimaging
The Division of Neuroradiology provides high-level imaging of the central nervous system and head and neck for both adult and pediatric patients, including CT angiography/CT perfusion, MR angiograms, diffusion tensor imaging, functional MRI (fMRI), MR spectroscopy, and perfusion and vessel wall imaging. We work closely with our neurology, neurosurgery, and interventional neurosurgery colleagues to diagnose and treat patients through all aspects of acute, inpatient, and outpatient care. Our 3D lab provides specialized three dimensional reconstructions to assist in diagnosis. Our fellowship-trained neuroradiologists are board certified in diagnostic radiology and have earned Certificates of Added Qualification (CAQ) in neuroradiology. Our neuroradiologists give weekly conferences to our residents utilizing didactic lectures and case conferences, and we participate in many multidisciplinary conferences including pediatric neurology, adult and pediatric epilepsy, head and neck tumor board, and neurosurgery/oncology.

Nuclear Medicine
The Division of Nuclear Medicine, comprised of physicians, pharmacists, nuclear medicine technologists, and radiology residents, work collaboratively to diagnose and treat patients using radiopharmaceutical materials. With extensive expertise in clinical practice, physics, and radiopharmaceuticals, our faculty is dedicated to teaching our trainees the fundamentals of nuclear medicine diagnosis and treatment options.

Pediatric Radiology
The Division of Pediatric Radiology provides state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging services for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents in a child-centered and family-friendly environment. Parents are encouraged to remain with their children during radiologic examinations and our experienced pediatric imaging staff explain each test - whether it's plain film, x-ray, ultrasound, CT, or an MRI - in an age-appropriate way to patients and their parents. We utilize low-dose imaging, following guidelines of the national pediatric Image Gently Alliance, and each test is performed in a manner that ensures the comfort and safety of the child.

Vascular Interventional Radiology
For more than 20 years, our vascular interventional radiologists have provided state-of-the-art, minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic services to people living in and around the Capital Region. Our practice has consistently been at the forefront of cutting-edge, image-guided medicine, enabling us to provide our patients with the newest and most innovative care available. We are also actively engaged in research studies that lay the foundation for continuing advances in the field of interventional radiology, and our radiologists have published in numerous scientific journals and textbooks.