Radiation diagnostics is an important area of clinical medicine, which makes it possible to detect diseases by non-invasive or minimally invasive methods using various kinds of radiation, a strong magnetic field and ultrasonic vibrations, as well as conduct interventional therapeutic measures with their support. Modern radiation diagnostics is a dynamically developing specialty, which is largely associated with progress in the field of physics and computer technology. Radiation methods are methods of objective diagnostics in medicine, allowing to evaluate the nature of the pathological process and choose a method for its correction. The knowledge of the basics of radiation diagnostics is necessary for students to understand the physical nature of these methods, the principles of image formation, the capabilities and limitations of each method, as well as to select a priority method for various pathological conditions.

Radiation research methods are extremely important for clinical practice. Knowledge of radiation symptoms and syndromes is necessary for the formation of a common understanding of pathological processes, diagnostics of diseases and differential diagnostics of diseases as well.

Radiation therapy is an extensive section of medical radiology and clinical oncology and (radiation oncology), where ionizing radiation is used as a treatment method, mainly for malignant neoplasms.

Depending on the indications, radiation therapy is used independently (as the only method of treatment) or implemented in the form of combined, comprehensive or multimodal methods of treatment.
 

For students majoring in General Medicine

Total labor input: 4 credits (144 hours)
Classroom hours: 78 hours
Students' independent work: 66 hours
Semesters: 3, 4, 5, 8
Final control: test