Education

Stanford Radiology 3DQ Laboratory is an excellent resource for medical professionals to obtain clinical training in 3DQ image post-processing and quantitative imaging methods. A variety of educational opportunities are available for Stanford medical affiliates as well as technologists, radiologists and imaging specialists from domestic and international medical imaging communities.

Stanford MDs

Radiology residents and fellows complete a 3DQ rotation as part of their training at Stanford. Participation in research projects is encouraged. Exposure to many different imaging systems and a variety of clinical protocols prepares these physicians to share this rapidly expanding industry with their future private affiliations.

Visiting Fellowships

The Department of Radiology is pleased to host two types of Visiting Fellowships in our 3D and Quantitative Imaging Laboratories. This program is unique in that we offer individualized fellowships to ensure each visitor receives one-on-one training in clinical image post- processing, or in laboratory operations and management. The 3DQ Lab supports the processing of over 1000 CT and MR examinations per month. Applications include cardiovascular, genitourinary, pancreatic/biliary, musculoskeletal, neurological, pulmonary, pediatric, and gastrointestinal imaging.

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3DQ Post Processing Fellowship

Curriculum

The curriculum for this virtual fellowship includes a wide range of post-processing techniques for CT and MR data sets. Upon completion of a Visiting 3DQ Fellowship, the participant will have an increased understanding of the following:

  • Curved planar reformations
  • Maximum intensity projections
  • Volume rendering, with opacity, lighting, and color mapping
  • Quantitative analysis before and after stent graft deployment
  • Data segmentation and editing techniques for bone removal and improved vascular visualization
  • Sliding thin slab volume visualization
  • Coronary artery calcium scoring
  • CT and MR cardiac imaging
  • Virtual endoscopy
  • Output, storage, and retrieval of 3DQ images
  • PACS integration

Fees (2 person maximum per visit)

We have created a fee structure that can be tailored to meet your professional goals. You may schedule your visit from one to five days.

  • $3200 per person, 8 hours of hands-on instruction
  • $1600 per person, 4 hours of hands-on instruction
  • $1600 per person, 8 hours of observation
  • $800 per person, 4 hours of observation
  • $2400 per person, 4 hours hands-on and 4 hours of observation.

Enrollment

  • You must meet one of the following qualifications:
    • Have an MD, ARRT, or ARMRIT
    • Be currently employed at a facility that performs 3D post-processing or is in the process of establishing a 3D Lab
  • Register below
  • See Pre-Arrival Packet below
  • Contact 3DQ Laboratory Manager to see if your desired dates are available ( 650-725-0560).

Please note that checks are the only form of payment accepted, made out to “Stanford University”. Payment must be made upon arrival, or prior to visiting fellowship.

3DQ Laboratory Operations Fellowship

Curriculum

The curriculum for this virtual fellowship includes instruction in all aspects of 3DQ Laboratory management. Upon completion of a Visiting Fellowship, the participant will have an increased understanding of the following:

  • Physical laboratory setup (location, network integration, ergonomics)
  • Range of referral possibilities
  • Alternative income sources
  • 3DQ workflow
  • 3DQ exam protocols
  • Job descriptions
  • 3DQ billing and reimbursement
  • 3DQ reporting
  • 3DQ database management
  • 3DQ technologist training and learning curve
  • 3DQ Quality Assurance

By arrangement in advance, participants may additionally choose to:

  • Observe the acquisition of imaging data using multi-row detector CT or magnetic resonance imaging in an outpatient setting
  • Participate in interpretation sessions with faculty
  • Interact with faculty, students, and post-doctoral fellows who are developing the tools to facilitate new applications, such as computer aided lesion detection and virtual colonoscopy.

Fees (4 person maximum per visit)

We have created a fee structure that can be tailored to meet your professional goals. You may schedule your one-day visit for four or eight hours. Additional days may be spent observing 3DQ Lab operations if desired.

  • $2400 per person, 4 hours of operations instruction, 4 hours 3DQ Laboratory observation (8 hours total)
  • $1600 per person, 4 hours of operations instruction, including some 3DQ Laboratory observation (4 hours total)
  • $1600 per person, 8 hours of 3DQ Laboratory observation
  • $800 per person, 4 hours of 3DQ Laboratory observation

Enrollment

  • You must meet one of the following qualifications:
    • Have an MD, ARRT, or ARMRIT
    • Be currently employed at a facility that performs 3D post-processing or is in the process of establishing a 3D Lab
  • Register Below
  • See Pre-Arrival Packet below
  • Contact 3DQ Laboratory Manager to check whether your preferred dates are available (650-725-0560).

Please note that checks are the only form of payment accepted, made out to “Stanford University”. Payment must be made upon arrival, or prior to visiting fellowship.

Register Here

Pre-Arrival Packet

Pre-Arrival Questionnaire

Emergency Contact Information

Confidentiality Statement

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Evaluation Form

Evaluation Form