Emory radiology began to flourish and grow with the establishment of the Department of Radiology in the 1940s. Its roots extend back for several decades, as x-radiation was being used by medical professionals in the Atlanta community for basic imaging and therapeutic procedures following the 1895 discovery of x-radiation by the German physicist Wilhelm Roentgen. Originally both diagnostic radiology and radiation therapy were within the Department of Radiology. In 1991, Radiation Oncology became a separate department, and in 2011 the Department of Radiology became the Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences. These changes reflect the growth and development of the many branches of clinical specialization and the extensive scientific and technological advances. The stimulus and energy for this growth are the synergistic efforts of many physicians, physicists, and other scientists within the Department, each making their individual contributions and becoming part of our heritage. The Department's most significant contributions to the radiology profession are its education and training programs, residency, fellowship, and allied health professions. These graduates take away the Emory experience and apply it within many clinical facilities and institutions throughout the country.  

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