Thursday, November 8, 2015, is the International Day of Radiology, which marks the 117th anniversary of the discovery of the x-ray.
In preparation for this day, health advocates want you to know the importance of radiology and how MRIs and CT scans can help you and your child's health.
For example, do you know the difference between an MRI and CT scan and when they are needed versus when they are not?
Dorothy Bulas, MD, FACR, FAIUM, FSRU, discusses what the International Day of Radiology encompasses, as well as why this day is important to your family's health.
International Day of Radiology Program
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Dorothy Bulas, MD, is professor of Pediatrics and Radiology at the George Washington University School of Medicine and serves as Vice Chief of Academic Affairs, Program Director of Pediatric Radiology, and Section Head of Ultrasound Children's National as well as Director of Fetal Imaging.
She is boarded in both pediatrics and radiology, completing her pediatric training at University of MD and New York Hospital and her radiology residency at the Albert Einstein School of Medicine. Dr. Bulas is a fellow of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, the American College of Radiology, Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound and American Association of Pediatrics.
She is past President of the Society for Pediatric Radiology and is a steering committee member of the Image Gently Campaign. She is a founding member of the World Federation of Pediatric Imaging and is chair of their Education Committee. Dr. Bulas's main areas of interest are fetal imaging, pediatric ultrasound, neurosonology including transcranial Doppler, and radiation safety. She has authored over 100 peer reviewed manuscripts, 60 invited articles and chapters, and has delivered over 100 national and international invited lectures.
Dorothy Bulas, MD
Dorothy Bulas, MD, is professor of Pediatrics and Radiology at the George Washington University School of Medicine and serves as Vice Chief of Academic Affairs, Program Director of Pediatric Radiology, and Section Head of Ultrasound Children's National as well as Director of Fetal Imaging.She is boarded in both pediatrics and radiology, completing her pediatric training at University of MD and New York Hospital and her radiology residency at the Albert Einstein School of Medicine. Dr. Bulas is a fellow of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, the American College of Radiology, Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound and American Association of Pediatrics.
She is past President of the Society for Pediatric Radiology and is a steering committee member of the Image Gently Campaign. She is a founding member of the World Federation of Pediatric Imaging and is chair of their Education Committee. Dr. Bulas's main areas of interest are fetal imaging, pediatric ultrasound, neurosonology including transcranial Doppler, and radiation safety. She has authored over 100 peer reviewed manuscripts, 60 invited articles and chapters, and has delivered over 100 national and international invited lectures.