MRI Training: Why a Radiologist Posted his MRI Course to YouTube

After Dr. Michael Lipton posted his interactive and accessible course, Introducing MRI, to YouTube, thousands of students, residents and other medical professionals have watched, commented and expressed their gratitude. Why are so many people interested in watching 56 videos about MRI? Here Dr. Lipton shares his thoughts on why his videos are reaching a world wide audience and who inspired him to teach MRI as he does. Michael L. Lipton, M.D., Ph.D., is a professor of radiology and associate director of Gruss Magnetic Resonance Research Center at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and director of MRI Services at Montefiore Medical Center. His research program has focused on concussion, mild traumatic brain injury, and the impact of sub-concussive blows on the brain, including in soccer players and combat veterans. Link to his MRI course:    • Introducing MRI