2024 National Radiologic Technology Week

Dear Staff, Residents, Fellows, and Faculty,

This week is Radiologic Technology Week, celebrated annually and commemorates the discovery of the X-ray by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen on November 8, 1895.

The week also celebrates and recognizes the vital work of Radiologic Technologists in healthcare. Within Duke Health, our Department is regarded as an example of an excellent partnership between physicians and technologists. Clearly, we could not provide our care without the expertise, diligence, and compassion provided by our RTs.

This year, in particular, our technologists are doubling down to increase access to imaging for our patients. Please take the time to reach out to our technologists to express gratitude.

Sincerely, Erik K. Paulson, M.D. Robert J. Reeves Professor Chair, Department of Radiology Duke Health