Dr. Guillermo Paredes, MD.OB/GYN; ARDMS (OB); (AB), RVT, affectionately known as “Dr. G,” has been with Gurnick Academy’s San Mateo (California) Campus since 2006.  World Health Organization Of noteworthiness, Dr. G worked with the World Health Organization (WHO) in the jungles of the Amazon, with a focus on infectious disease research. He became engaged with the […]

MRIs have become increasingly common as technology has become more advanced and affordable. MRIs can be used to diagnose a wide range of medical conditions, from brain tumors to heart disease. They can also monitor the progression of diseases such as cancer. In addition, MRIs are often used to assess the severity of injuries, such […]

To serve successfully as an MRI technologist there are certain skills you will need to place in your proverbial toolbox. Getting a firm foundation in these basics will help you in your selected MRI program. While there are many soft and hard skills you will need, some disciplines that will specifically help you include biology, […]

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is an imaging technique utilizing magnetic fields and computer-generated radio waves to create detailed images of the organs and tissues within the human body.1  Unlike CT scans, MRI scans don’t use X-rays but instead employ powerful magnetic fields and pulses of radio frequencies to produce detailed pictures of organs, soft tissues, […]

You can find Radiologic Technologists hard at work in doctors’ offices, hospitals, and radiology clinics nationwide. These professionals provide critical diagnostic imaging services to healthcare communities. While you can become a Radiologic Technologist in as little as two years, the degree’s trajectory stems from its many opportunities. One such vocation arising from this is magnetic […]

A California MRI program’s objectives include a couple of essentials. Completing these items will be important before obtaining licensure or certification. First, most often, one must generally complete an official MRI program. Generally, for entry-level work, this is done so at the associate level.    In California, a good MRI program generally offers advanced imaging […]

“The Silver State,” a.k.a. Nevada, is a moniker dating back to 1859 when silver was first discovered. This boom led to a migration that took over the region.1 Today, Nevada is vastly known for its rampant laws, excessive gambling, and legalized vices.2 Its most touted tourist attraction, the Las Vegas strip,3 is synonymous with the […]

    Medical Resonance Imaging    Nevada “The Silver State”       The first concept of Magnetic Resonance Imaging was called Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, or NMR.1 1 “The Silver State,” a.k.a. Nevada, is a moniker dating back to 1859 when silver was first discovered. This boom led to a migration boom that took over […]

In early 1848, a few gold nuggets were discovered floating down Sutter’s Creek in the West’s newly formed Sacramento Valley. As news of the event spread, thousands of prospective miners rushed into San Francisco, Sacramento, and surrounding areas—effectively sparking The California Gold Rush.1 The development was arguably one of the most significant events shaping American history […]

  MRIs   The Golden State The first concept of Magnetic Resonance Imaging was called Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, or NMR.1   1 “The Golden State,” a.k.a. California, is a moniker dating back to a book title by Eliza Farnhamin around 1856. Admittedly the book promoted California’s many attractions, but the nickname didn’t become official until […]

The number one tourist attraction in Arizona is unequivocally the Grand Canyon. So much so the state is synonymous with the name “The Grand Canyon State!”1 Considered one of the world’s seven natural wonders, the vast cavern draws millions of visitors from around the globe each year.     Larger than the state of Rhode […]

          Medical Resonance Imaging (MRI)   Florida ‘The Sunshine State’ The first concept of Magnetic Resonance Imaging was called Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, or NMR.1  1 In April of 1513 (Easter Sunday), Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León landed in what is now modern-day Florida.2 A prominent theory is that the area was in […]