Radiology, literally defined as 'the science of rays', refers to the discipline concerned with the imaging of organs and tissues in medicine by means of X-rays (radiography, computed tomography) as well as sound waves (ultrasonography) and radio waves (magnetic resonance). Radiology can be examined in 2 groups: diagnostic radiology and interventional radiology (for diagnosis and treatment). Radiography, fluoroscopy, ultrasonography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance are imaging methods used for diagnostic purposes. Interventional procedures are performed under the guidance of fluoroscopy, ultrasonography and computed tomography. Biopsy, angiography (cerebral vessels and peripheral vessels), abscess drainage and catheterizations are among the procedures performed in interventional radiology.

Radiology is among the foremost branches of science showing the fastest change and development in medicine. After X-rays were discovered by Wilhelm Konrad Röntgen in 1895, it developed rapidly and led to the opening of a new era in medicine. Computed tomography was discovered in 1972, and in 1973 the phenomenon of nuclear magnetic resonance began to be used in imaging. Today, digital radiography, high-resolution ultrasonography, multi-slice computed tomography and high-tesla magnetic resonance devices enable the diagnosis of many diseases. With computed tomography or magnetic resonance, examinations such as virtual angiography, virtual endoscopy, colonoscopy, cystoscopy and bronchoscopy are carried out without performing any intervention on the patient. The goal of our department is to follow these developments in radiology and to bring the newest imaging methods into the service of our hospital.

The fundamental aims of the Department of Radiology of Dicle University are, in addition to making accurate diagnoses and guiding treatment for patients through the most appropriate and up-to-date imaging methods, to teach the art of medical imaging to new generations within the framework of resident training and basic medical education. At the same time, it is our fundamental duty to carry out scientific studies in order to develop new and better diagnostic tools and imaging-guided treatment methods in the field of radiology. In our clinic, advanced technology and high-quality health services are provided in all subspecialties of radiology.

Location and Capacity

The Department of Radiology is located on Floor A of the Faculty of Medicine and Research Hospital Building on the Dicle University campus. Our department consists of 2 sections, namely Radiology 1 and 2.

In Radiology 1, there are 3 and 2 units of 1.5 TESLA MRI, a 16-Detector Multislice CT, digital radiography, a 128-slice Flash Tomography, ultrasonography and mammography devices,

In Radiology 2, there are a 64-detector Computed Tomography, an advanced high-level ultrasound device and fluoroscopy units, an Angio device used in Interventional Radiology, the department headship office and reporting rooms.

Our department has a PACS system, all patient images are archived, and even if the films are lost, the patient images can be accessed. In addition, these images are used in comparing the patients' old and new examinations and in medical research.

In addition, we have a WEB service that allows access to the PACS system over the Internet (pacs.dicle.edu.tr). The Dictation (voice recognition) system in our reporting rooms enables the reports that are read to be written directly in a computer environment, eliminating the need for report secretarial services.

Diagnostic procedures performed in our unit: Radiography 150,000 units/year, Mammography 1,200 units/year, Ultrasonography 60,000 units/year, Computed tomography 175,000 units/year, Magnetic resonance 100,000 units/year

Fields of Work

The pathologies that radiology deals with are spread over a very wide spectrum. General Radiology, Neuroradiology, Abdominal Radiology, Thoracic Radiology, Musculoskeletal System radiology, Cardiovascular System radiology, Pediatric Radiology, Interventional radiology (Vascular Interventional and Non-vascular Interventional Radiology)

Undergraduate (Pre-graduation)

Theory-oriented courses are given to medical faculty students in Term 3, and in the radiology clerkship in Term 4 the necessary theoretical and practical training is provided on the radiological approach to the patient.

Postgraduate (After Graduation)

Postgraduate radiology training lasts 5 years and aims to train researcher specialist radiologists who are trained in all units of radiology and who, together with broad knowledge and infrastructure, have experience in all imaging tools. In addition to device-oriented rotations such as ultrasonography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance, our research assistants work and receive training in rotations in all system-based subspecialties of radiology (thoracic, abdominal, musculoskeletal radiology, neuroradiology, interventional radiology). Our residents, who have the chance to gain broad knowledge and experience in the field of imaging, work with new-technology devices.

• The research assistant training period is 5 years.
• Compulsory rotations: 2 months Nuclear Medicine,
• Research assistant training program: 2 hours of seminars per week, case and article sessions, daily patient evaluations
• Our research assistants are encouraged to undertake scientific studies. Their active participation in national and international scientific events and their seminar and article preparation work are supported.