Resources

To learn more about MRIs and their role in diagnosing pet ailments, visit these sites:

American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Founded in 1965, the American College of Veterinary Surgeons is the American Veterinary Medical Association specialty board which sets the standards for advanced professionalism in veterinary surgery.

The American College of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR)
Founded in 1961, ACVR’s mission is to determine competence of voluntary candidates in veterinary radiology and to encourage the development of teaching personnel and training facilities in veterinary radiology.

American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM)
Established in 1972, ACVIM is the recognized specialty college responsible for establishing training requirements, evaluating and accrediting training programs, and examining and certifying veterinarians in the veterinary specialties of Small Animal Internal Medicine, Large Animal Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Neurology and Oncology. Its Web site provides information about the functions of the College, members, publications and scientific/educational programs.

The Basics of MRI
A book by Joseph P. Hornak, Ph.D, a Professor of Chemistry and Imaging Science at the Rochester Institute of Technology where he teaches courses in magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and analytical chemistry. He is also Director of the Magnetic Resonance Laboratory, a research and development laboratory on the RIT campus.

MRISafety.com
This is the official web site of the Institute for Magnetic Resonance Safety, Education and Research, providing up-to-date and crucial MRI safety information.

The Adelaide MRI Website
A privately managed Web site containing a wealth of information about MRIs for professionals and laypeople alike.