About the Ernest Cook University M.Med.Rad Course
The Master of Medicine in Radiology (M. Med. Rad) is a specialist clinical program for medical doctors seeking to become Radiologists. It focuses on the advanced interpretation of complex imaging modalities such as CT, MRI, and PET scans. The curriculum emphasizes clinical correlation, interventional radiology procedures, and the leadership of imaging departments.
Intakes
March
Level
Masters
Duration
4 Years
Department
Imaging
Campus
Mengo Campus
M.Med.Rad Course Details
Minimum Admission Requirements
- Applicants must hold an MBChB degree or its equivalent from a recognized university, have completed an approved internship, and be registered with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council. Possession of a valid practicing license and relevant post-internship clinical experience is highly desirable.
Prospects
- Specialist sonographer who has attained in-depth knowledge of general abdominal, obstetrical,, and gynecological ultrasound, plus knowledge, competencies, and skills in ultrasound of small parts, vascular, echocardiography, musculoskeletal, and interventional ultrasound.
Graduates can become:
- Consultant Radiologists
- Interventional Radiologists
- Neuroradiologists
- Pediatric Radiologists
- Breast Imaging Specialists
- Academic Radiologists
- Radiology Department Heads
- Medical School Lecturers
- Health Services Managers
- Private Diagnostic Centre Directors
Typical employers include national referral hospitals, regional referral hospitals, private hospitals, universities, cancer centres, heart institutes, and international health organizations.