The traditional physics curriculum rarely relates physics to other fields of science and neither shows its relevance industry and professions. This unit tries to do it. Another goal of this unit is to link basic physics knowledge to applications of physics in contemporary medicine.
To show the relevance of physics in medical imaging making a link with different professions is very effective. For example: nuclear medicine is practised only by licensed physicians who are assisted by certified technologists and supported by specially trained physicists, pharmacists and radio-chemists. (See also http://www.theonlinelearningcenter.com)
It is very valuable for students to bring them into hospital departments of medical imaging: ultrasound, radiology and nuclear medicine.
It might be also very useful for students to find some of the manufactures of medical imaging equipment (Siemens, Philips, Toshiba, GE, and Hitachi)and, perhaps, research going on medical imaging.
Some relevant links include the medical practitioners site www.diagnosticimaging.com and www.eurobioimaging.eu.
There is a project in Ireland to bring practitioners, researchers and industry together (www.molecularmedicineireland.ie) and there is probably a similar effort in other countries.