Duke University Hospital Program
Nuclear medicine - Durham, NC | ACGME Code: 2003621060
The Duke Nuclear Medicine and Radiotheranostics program at Duke University Hospital, Department of Radiology, is dedicated to utilizing advanced radiopharmaceuticals and cutting-edge technology to diagnose medical conditions early and provide optimal treatment outcomes. The program is recognized by the SNMMI as a Comprehensive Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Center of Excellence and is a leader in offering 177Lu-PSMA therapy for patients with advanced prostate cancer.
The division is actively involved in national research data collections and multi-site trials focused on oncology. Additionally, they offer specialized services in collaboration with other departments at Duke to enhance early detection and treatment for patients.
Key Faculty: - Olga G. James, M.D.: Assistant Professor of Radiology, Program Director of Nuclear Medicine and Nuclear Radiology Residency Training Programs. - Terence Z. Wong, M.D., Ph.D., FACR: Division Chief of Nuclear Medicine and Radiotheranostics, Professor of Radiology.
The program's emphasis on research translates into practical clinical applications, with significant contributions to cardiovascular and nuclear cardiology databases and participation in the National Clinical Trials Network for multi-center oncology trials. Collaborations with physicists from the Duke Graduate Program in Medical Physics also present innovative research opportunities in PET/CT and SPECT/CT instrumentation.
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Durham County, North Carolina
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- Pros: Rich cultural scene, educational opportunities, diverse population.
- Cons: Some areas with higher crime rates, slightly higher cost of living compared to national average.
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