History of the Formation and Development of the Department of Radiation Diagnostics at Tver State Medical University

Objective . To present the history of the formation and development of the Department of Radiation Diagnostics at Tver State Medical University from its inception to the present. Materials and Methods . A review and analytical study of archival materials, scientific literature, publications, and photographs characterizing the activities of the department was conducted. Biographical data of the heads and staff of the department were analyzed and summarized. Results . The department traces its history back to 1956, being the successor of the Department of Medical Radiology and Radiology of Leningrad State Dental Institute. Over the years, it has been headed by Professors V. P. Gratsiansky, M. N. Voskresensky, V. N. Kochergin, V. Yu. Domansky, A. A. Sokolov, and since 2019 — by A. A. Yusufov. Each of the leaders contributed to the development of clinical bases, educational and methodological work, and scientific directions, integrating traditional radiology with ultrasound diagnostics, interventional radiology, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Conclusion . The Department of Radiation Diagnostics at Tver State Medical University has a long history and is one of the leading centers for training specialists in radiation diagnostics in the region. Its graduates work in many regions of Russia and abroad.