The Department of Radiodiagnosis & Imaging was incorporated into formation of the Armed Forces Medical College in 1948, through its forerunner - the School for Radiographers.   This department has since grown in stature and today provides training to X-Ray technicians  (Class-III & II), Radiographers (Radiographers Remustering Course) as well as diploma and BPMT under the ageis of MUHS .MBBS students (VI & VII term) are taught the basics of conventional radiology and  Imaging  and   Advanced Course students undergo training for MD  in Radiodiagnosis.  The department is also involved in conducting lectures for various courses conducted at AFMC like MOJCC, SDO Courses, B Sc (Ortho) Nursing etc.

This department provides Radiological, Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional services to sixteen wards from Command Hospital (SC) Pune; it also caters for imaging services to Artificial Limb Centre, OPD patients of Command Hospital (SC) from surgery and allied specialities. Referred cases from MH Kirkee, MH Khadakwasala and MI Rooms of ASPT, MITS, Sports Medicine Centre, CME, BEG, Air Force Station Lohegaon, IAT and other units are also part of the clientele.

Training details:

• Undergraduates : Lectures in basic radiology covering all body systems are taken for VI and VII term students. There is also one week of practical training where the students are made observers in various imaging modalities including MRI.
• Postgraduates: The MUHS has increased the MD (Radiodignosis ) seats to 7 for with effect  from 2011. The training Schedule for PG Residents are as follows:

Basic medical sciences	8 Weeks
AFMC Phase	64 weeks
Command Phase at Command Hospital(SC)	62 weeks
Final Phase at AFMC	12 weeks

• Training in Plain Radiography & Special Investigations, US, Colour Doppler, Mammography, CT, MRI and DSA on rotation
• Practical training at AFMC, CH(SC) & MH(CTC)
• Academic Activities for Post Graduate Residents are as as follows:

Film discussions	Every day
Department Seminar / symposium	Every Monday
Oncoradiology  meeting	Every Tuesday & Friday
Film reading sessions	Every Thursday
Journal club	Every Friday
Neuroradiology meeting	Every Friday
IRIA Pune Chapter meet	Once a month

• The department is also actively involved in conducting various radiographer technician courses for defence personals (PBORs). The course content covers physics,  radiography , anatomy and physiology, USG, CT & MRI technology. They are given on the job training at AFMC, CH(SC) & MH(CTC). The courses conducted are as follows.

Radiographers  Remustering course	41 Weeks
Class II Xray asst course	4 Weeks
Class III X ray asst course	75 Weeks
BSc Degree / Diploma courses are conducted for selected radiographers	2 Years

Further, please follow the link to view the various imaging facilities available in this department.