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Collaboration will provide clinical education at North Memorial to support academic program at Dunwoody.

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) May 5, 2009 -- Dunwoody College of Technology today announced North Memorial Medical Center will transfer program sponsorship of its radiologic technologist training program to Dunwoody, which will begin offering a degree program in September 2009.

North Memorial, the Twin Cities' largest independent medical center, will continue to provide clinical education while Dunwoody will provide the degree granting academic program.

"We are thrilled to be partnering with North Memorial to deliver the most comprehensive radiologic technologist training in the state," said Dr. Richard Wagner, president-elect of Dunwoody. "We know that radiologic technicians in the field today count clinical experience as the most valuable part of their training, and North Memorial is among the best in the Twin Cities at preparing clinical practitioners for the job market."

Beginning in September 2009, Dunwoody will offer degree programs for health informatics specialists, medical laboratory technicians and physical therapy assistants, as well as radiologic technologists.

"Since 1954, North Memorial has embraced the most cutting-edge medical treatments and technologies," said Robert Prevost, public relations manager for North Memorial. "We are proud to be carrying that commitment forward by partnering with Dunwoody to educate the region's top medical professionals. We believe Dunwoody's tradition of excellence in education will benefit North Memorial and the entire radiology community in the
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