DR HUDA ZOORI

I was admitted to the Iraqi Board for Medical Specializations in Diagnostic Radiology in the academic year 2016-2017.

The training program included:

• First Year: Resident for (12) months in Diagnostic Radiology as follows:
• (6) months: Lectures in Radiological Physics, Gross Anatomy, Radiographic Anatomy, Basic Principles in Radiography,
• Radiological Procedures, Drugs used in Radiology, Radiological Contrast Media, Pathology and Nuclear Medicine
• (6) months: Practical raining in Conventional radiology, Ultrasound/ Doppler and Echocardiography, Nuclear Medicine, Computed Tomography, Diagnostic and Interventional Angiography, Magnetic Resonance imaging and Mammography
• Primary examination: I passed the primary examination in Basic Radiological Principles
• Second Year: Resident for (12) months: Practical training and rotation in different centers completing the training of the first year.
• Third and fourth years: Resident for (24) months in radiological training as follows:
• Training for (3) months in Chest and Cardiovascular system
• Training for (3) months in Gastrointestinal tract, Liver and Pancreas
• Training for (3) months in Pediatrics
• Training for (3) months in Central Nervous System
• Training for (2) months in Musculoskeletal System
• Training for (2) months in Genitourinary System
• Training for (2) months in Gynecology and Obstetrics
• Training for (1) month in Otolaryngology and Maxillofacial
• Training for (2) months in Computed Tomography
• Training for (1) month in Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Training for (1) month in Echocardiography
• Training for (1) month in Mammography
• In the fourth year: I passed the mid examination.
• Fifth Year: Resident for (12) months training in main Radiological training centers on different imaging modalities and radiological procedures
• During the training, I attended and participated in departmental and hospital lectures, Journal Clubs, Seminars, Radiological and Clinical meetings. I had to undergo a series of programmed examinations covering the teaching textbook
• Thesis: I submitted thesis fulfilling part of the requirements enter the final examination titled (Role of Zero Echo Time MR Imaging in the Assessment of Bone Tumors and Tumor like Lesions in Comparison with CT ) which was approved by the examining committee on 22. March 2021
• At the end of the fifth year: I passed the final comprehensive examination and awarded the degree of "Fellow" of the Iraqi Board for Medical Specializations in Diagnostic Radiology on 18". November 2021

• Completed specialized training at King Hussein Cancer Center, one of the leading oncology centers in the region and has partnerships with Center's sister institution in the United States, MD Anderson Cancer Center and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital since 2004.
• Gained hands-on experience in oncologic imaging, focusing on PET/CT, MRI, and advanced CT applications for cancer diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Worked closely with multidisciplinary teams, including oncologists, radiologists, and nuclear medicine specialists, to enhance diagnostic accuracy in solid tumors, hematologic malignancies, and metastatic disease.
• Developed expertise in imaging protocols for radiotherapy planning, tumor staging, and post-treatment follow-up.

Preliminary Year | Radiology Program

• Successfully completed the Preliminary Year in Radiology, acquiring a strong foundation in diagnostic imaging principles and radiological physics.
• Gained hands-on experience with CT, MRI, ultrasound, and conventional radiography, focusing on image acquisition, interpretation, and quality control.
• Maintained a comprehensive logbook of 500 radiological examinations, demonstrating proficiency in case documentation and diagnostic assessment.
• Prepared for and participated in a competitive qualifying exam at the end of the year, with top-ranking candidates gaining eligibility for the Iraqi Board of Diagnostic Radiology.
• My Rank was 1 .