Criterion
A Medical Physics Consultancy
A different medical physics experience.
Our Approach
Criterion is built on the idea that superior service and quality in medical physics consulting should be a given.
The consulting field can vary widely in skillset, pricing and level of quality. We strive to be a trusted partner to our clients – reliable, informed, and transparent. We also want to have fun while doing this. We have a serious responsibility in the work we do, and we take great pride in that, but we believe there’s also room for learning together, making it interesting, and getting to know one another.​​
Services
Medical Physics QC Evaluations
Comprehensive QC evaluations for all radiology modalities, including but not limited to:
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Computed Tomography
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MRI
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Mammography
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SPECT CT
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PET CT
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Dental CBCT
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Radiography
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Fluoroscopy
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Ultrasound
ACR/IAC/Radsite Accreditation
Tier accreditation support that includes the following:
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Physics testing and submission
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Single review of clinical images selected with feedback (includes all above)
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Full clinical assistance, will walk you through the finish line (includes all above)
Radiation Safety Auditing
Provide radiation safety support services that includes but is not limited to:
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Hotlab Audits
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Dosimetry review and analysis
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RAM License renewals and ammendments
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Radiation safety training
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DOT Training
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Routine or Pre-inspection department mock auditing
CT Dose Optimization
We have extensive experience working with all dose management software. We can help you with the follwing:
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CT and Fluoroscopy dose reports
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Dose Optimization and Protocol meeting
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Clinical CT protocol updates
Radiation Shielding Design
Extensive radiation shielding designs with clear results for clients. We can provide reports for all radiographic and nuclear medice modalities including thernostic suites.
Lead Apron Evaluations
Let us ease the regulatory burden of testing lead aprons. We can provide clear reporting, tagged lead aprons and comprehensive communication so that your leadership always knows the state of your lead apron inspection program.
About
Chris Smitherman, MS, DABR, DABSNM
Chief Medical Physicist
Chris started his career as a CT Technologist while in school to be a medical physicist at Duke University. Since getting his masters, Chris spent ten years at Petrone Associates as a consultant medical physicist and served as the company CTO and Director of Diagnostic Medical Physics his last 6 years there. He is currently an RSO and Chief Diagnostic Medical Physicist at a large hospital system in Connecticut.
About
Mary-Kate Smitherman
President
Mary-Kate has been a communications and brand strategy leader for 15 + years. She helps brands identify and articulate their vision and tell their stories to the world. Her client work has included a range of consumer facing brands such as Sweetgreen, Kate Spade, Supergoop!, Rothy's, Oatly, Hearst and more. At Criterion, Mary-Kate leads business development, client relations and strategy.
