What type of doctor interprets the imaging studies?
A diagnostic radiologist. The technologist performs the study following the instructions of the radiologist.
How long does it take for a radiologist to complete training?
- 4 years of university (college)
- 4 years of school of medicine
- 1 year of internship
- 4 years of residence
- 1-2 years of fellowship (optional)
How does San Patricio MRI & CT Center contribute to medical education?
Dr. Carlos Jiménez Marchán pusblishes on a regular basis on the health section of Por Dentro ni El Nuevo Día an interesting column. Dr. Fernando Zalduondo Dubner publishes regularly in the magazine of the Academy of Family Medicine Practitioners and is a frequent contributor to Prensa Médica of the PR Medical Association. All our faculty lectures fairly regularly during medical conventions of the PR College of Physicians & Surgeons.
Dr. Zalduondo lectures to medical students of the Universidad Central del Caribe.