Dr. Don Yoo

Professor

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Biography

Don Yoo is a Professor in the Department of Diagnostic Imaging and a Clinician Educator at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. He serves as the Director of Nuclear Medicine at Rhode Island Hospital and has a specialization in positron emission tomography (PET) with a primary focus on oncologic applications. Dr. Yoo is deeply involved in radiology education, directing the Medical Student Radiology Education program and is actively engaged in the teaching of radiology residents and medical students. His contributions extend to national venues, where he has presented on nuclear medicine and PET/CT at various meetings, including Grand Rounds at academic institutions. Alongside his teaching duties, he has held various leadership positions, including Vice President of the American College of Radiology and Chair of the ACR Commission on Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging from 2017 to 2023. Dr. Yoo's research interests lie in the use of PET in oncology, particularly in evaluating the response of tumors to treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation. He has participated in significant studies and serves on numerous committees, playing a crucial role in the continuous advancement of nuclear medicine education and practice.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University • Providence, RI

Professor of Diagnostic Imaging and Clinician Educator.

Awards

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Teacher of the Year

2007-01-01
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Dean's Excellence Teaching Award

2009-01-01
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Dean's Excellence Teaching Award

2013-01-01
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Dean's Excellence Teaching Award

2016-01-01
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Positive Champion Learning Environment Award

2018-01-01
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Outstanding Attending Service Award

2018-01-01

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics