masters in imaging science
Meet our first MIS class: Monce Escobar Arteaga
Nov. 17, 2023—Monce Escobar Arteaga: a young scientist making a medical career pivot After getting her undergraduate degree in psychology with a minor in biology, Monserrat “Monce” Escobar Arteaga assumed she would eventually go to medical school. “As a first-generation student, going to medical school was the traditional path I was expected to take, and that was...
Meet our first MIS class: Lindsey Brigante
Nov. 15, 2023—Lindsey Brigante: an imaging professional mapping a new course Lindsey Brigante had worked in medical imaging for ten years, and she was ready to take the next step. “My undergraduate degree is in diagnostic imaging, and I’ve worked as an MRI technologist and in quality control for clinical trials for a few years,” Brigante said....
Meet our first MIS class: Jack Yarnall
Nov. 15, 2023—Jack Yarnall: a new graduate getting the most out of a gap year Jack Yarnall had known for years that he wanted a career in medicine. His mother’s bout with cancer and his resulting experiences in a hospital setting made him especially aware of the impact that good and caring physicians can have on patients and...
Meet our first MIS class: Ryan Martin
Nov. 15, 2023—Ryan Martin: A musician changing his tune Many folks come to Nashville to break into the music business, but musician Ryan Martin came here to deepen his understanding of imaging science. Martin is a jazz guitarist with two music-related master’s degrees. While taking a neuroimaging class for fun, Martin discovered an interest in and aptitude...
Meet our first class of MIS students
Nov. 15, 2023—Vanderbilt University School of Medicine’s (VUSM) newest degree program, the Master of Imaging Science (MIS) is a 12-month, 30-hour deep dive into all modalities of biomedical imaging. Students learn through didactic coursework and hands-on clinical and research experience, all within the world-class, highly specialized facilities of the Vanderbilt University Institute of Imaging Science (VUIIS). “Most people...
Admissions
Aug. 26, 2022—APPLY NOW Qualifications and Admissions Criteria Applicants should have an undergraduate Bachelor’s degree in a basic, applied, biological, physical, computer, or social-behavioral sciences from an accredited university. Mathematical aptitude and basic programming skills are highly encouraged. Our own experiences confirm that students with backgrounds in physics, chemistry or engineering are successful as imaging scientists after...
About
Aug. 25, 2022—APPLY NOW Master of Imaging Science Program Broadening the Scope of a Growing Field The Master of Imaging Science program at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine addresses the growing recognition of imaging science as a distinct specialty in biomedical research and clinical care. Imaging technologies provide critical diagnostic and research functions in uncovering and solving health care...