Dr. Scott Perlman

Professor

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Biography

Scott B Perlman is a Professor in the Department of Radiology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He serves as the Interim Section Chief of Nuclear Medicine and is the Interim Program Director for the Nuclear Medicine Residency. Perlman is also the Associate Director of the UW PET Imaging Center and the Fellowship Director for PET-CT/Molecular Nuclear Medicine/PET Imaging. His research interests primarily focus on PET imaging, specifically the use of positron emission tomography in oncology and its application in evaluating inflammatory diseases. Perlman has extensively contributed to the field through his involvement in the Radiopharmaceutical Production Facility and his leadership in medical education concerning nuclear medicine. He has an extensive educational background that includes an undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois and a medical degree from the University of Health Sciences in Chicago. He has completed both his internship and residency at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, reflecting his deep ties to the university. His ongoing contributions to nuclear medicine and PET imaging signal a commitment to advancing medical imaging techniques and improving patient outcomes.

Research Interests

Experience

Interim Section Chief, Nuclear Medicine

— Present

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health • Madison, WI

Oversees the operations of the Nuclear Medicine section, leading advancements in imaging techniques.

Director

— Present

UW PET Imaging Center • Madison, WI

Leads the PET Imaging Center, focusing on innovative imaging techniques and applications.

Fellowship Director

— Present

PET-CT/Molecular Nuclear Medicine/PET Imaging • Madison, WI

Supervises the fellowship program in PET Imaging.

Requirements for University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Mathematics (Calculus preferred) Chemistry Physics Biology Prior research experience highly recommended
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Specialization Notes

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