Course Description
DMSVTD 640 | MRI Fundamentals and Interpretation Total: 20 Hours | E-Lecture: 6 Hours | E-Lab: 6 Hours | On Site Lab: 8 Hours This course provides a comprehensive foundation in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), combining theoretical knowledge with case-based learning to help students interpret and apply advanced imaging concepts in clinical contexts. Students will explore MRI physics, image formation, weighted imaging, and key sequence parameters essential for understanding diagnostic imaging. Focused on neurological, musculoskeletal, and body imaging, the curriculum trains students to recognize anatomical landmarks and correlate findings with patient presentations. Emphasis is placed on MRI safety, including implant screening protocols and patient comfort measures, to support safe imaging practices. Through the analysis of real-world MRI case studies, students will learn to identify artifacts, understand basic post-processing strategies, and evaluate how image quality affects clinical decision-making. This course prepares students to integrate MRI knowledge into a broader diagnostic framework, supporting early detection, personalized care planning, and improved patient outcomes.
Modules
- Zoom Check In
- Hour 1 1-9
- Quiz 1: Hour 1
- E-Lab 1a: Comparing Imaging Modalities
- E-Lab 1b: Drawing the Journey of Hydrogen in MRI
- E-Lab 1c: Larmor Equasion
- Hour 2 10-18
- Quiz 2: Hour 2
- E-Lab 2a: T1, T2, PD
- E-Lab 2b: Reading Assignment T1, T2, T2*
- E-Lab 2c: Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis
- Hour 3: 19-27
- Quiz 3: Hour 3
- E-Lab 3a: MRI Zones
- E-Lab 3b: Pulse Sequence Diagrams Drawing