Massachusetts library hosting 6-week course on history of medical imaging

Michael Walter | | Radiology Business | Leadership

Enrollment is now underway in Massachusetts for a six-week course on the history of medical imaging.

Janet Miller, a medical science writer from the Massachusetts General Hospital department of radiology, will be teaching the course. She is an expert on the history and evolution of the medical imaging industry, from its very beginnings to today.

“The developments in medical imaging over the past 120 years are some of the most important in the practice of medicine,” Miller said in recent article published in the Concord Journal. “We’ll share the stories behind these fascinating technologies what we enjoy today.”

The course begins on March 29, and there is a suggested donation of $60. Classes will be held at the Concord Free Public Library in Concord, Mass.

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History of medical imaging course to be offered in Concord

Michael Walter
Michael Walter, Managing Editor

Michael has more than 18 years of experience as a professional writer and editor. He has written at length about cardiology, radiology, artificial intelligence and other key healthcare topics.

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