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26 September 2022
Books by HPS Members: The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging Study Guide

Ideal for study, review, or self-assessment, The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging Study Guide is an easy-to-use, image-rich resource for learning and retaining core information in the physics of medical imaging, radiation protection, and radiation biology. Based on The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging, 4th Edition textbook (widely regarded as the cornerstone text in the field), this study guide by Jerrold T. Bushberg, PhD, and J. Anthony Seibert, PhD, can be used as a supplement to the textbook or as a stand-alone concise review tool to focus on the most important aspects of the field. The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging Study Guide includes numerous vibrant full-color charts, graphs, and superb illustrations reinforcing central concepts. It's a must-have resource for medical imaging professionals, teachers, and medical physics and biomedical engineering students, especially radiology residents preparing for certification exams. The study guide is perfect for anyone who needs a reliable, up-to-date review of the physics behind current medical imaging modalities and medical informatics, key concepts in radiation protection, regulatory requirements, dose optimization, and an up-to-date review of the biological effects of radiation exposure.

• Section 1: Summarizes key concepts of each chapter in the 4th-edition textbook

• Section 2: Includes more than 1,000 image-rich questions and explanatory answers

• Section 3: Consolidates Key Equations and Symbols for each chapter

Published in 2022 by Wolters Kluwer, Inc.; 524 pages; available on Amazon.com.