--- title: "MPMC School of Diagnostic Imaging | Sutter Health" description: "The Sutter Mills-Peninsula School of Diagnostic Imaging offers a 24-month program that provides didactic and clinical education in Radiography, producing highly competent imaging practitioners." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/mills-peninsula-school-of-diagnostic-imaging" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Education](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education) / 3. [Clinical Education Programs](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs) / 4. Sutter Mills Peninsula School of Diagnostic Imaging ![diagnostic-imaging](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/Hero-Images/diagnostic-imaging.jpg?h=3840&iar=0&w=5760) Mills Peninsula Medical Center  # School of Diagnostic Imaging Since 1963, the school has graduated many students who were eligible to take the national certification examination offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. ![diagnostic-imaging](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/Hero-Images/diagnostic-imaging.jpg?h=3840&iar=0&w=5760) **Section menu** - [Sutter Mills Peninsula School of Diagnostic Imaging](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/mills-peninsula-school-of-diagnostic-imaging "Sutter Mills Peninsula School of Diagnostic Imaging") - [Program mission](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/mills-peninsula-school-of-diagnostic-imaging/mission-goals-outcomes "Program mission") - [Program effectiveness](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/mills-peninsula-school-of-diagnostic-imaging/program-effectiveness "Program effectiveness") - [How to apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/mills-peninsula-school-of-diagnostic-imaging/apply "How to apply") - [FAQs](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/mills-peninsula-school-of-diagnostic-imaging/faqs "FAQs") - [MRI Certificate Program (Sutter employees only)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/mills-peninsula-school-of-diagnostic-imaging/mri-certificate-program "MRI Certificate Program (Sutter employees only)") - [Sutter Mills Peninsula School of Diagnostic Imaging](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/mills-peninsula-school-of-diagnostic-imaging "Sutter Mills Peninsula School of Diagnostic Imaging") - [Program mission](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/mills-peninsula-school-of-diagnostic-imaging/mission-goals-outcomes "Program mission") - [Program effectiveness](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/mills-peninsula-school-of-diagnostic-imaging/program-effectiveness "Program effectiveness") - [How to apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/mills-peninsula-school-of-diagnostic-imaging/apply "How to apply") - [FAQs](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/mills-peninsula-school-of-diagnostic-imaging/faqs "FAQs") - [MRI Certificate Program (Sutter employees only)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/mills-peninsula-school-of-diagnostic-imaging/mri-certificate-program "MRI Certificate Program (Sutter employees only)") ## Radiologic Technology Program Sutter Mills Peninsula Medical Center’s Radiology Program is a 24-month continuous program that provides didactic and clinical education in Radiography. The program combines classroom instruction with hands-on clinical education in radiography. Students complete clinical rotations in acute-care inpatient, outpatient and trauma facilities throughout San Mateo, Contra Costa and Santa Clara counties. Classes begin each July. [Applications (PDF)](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/PDF/education/mills-peninsula-school-of-diagnostic-imaging-application.pdf "Applications (PDF)") are accepted annually from January 1 through April 1. After successfully completing the program, graduates are eligible to take the national certification examination. Program details ### [How to apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/mills-peninsula-school-of-diagnostic-imaging/apply) ### [FAQs](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/mills-peninsula-school-of-diagnostic-imaging/faqs) ### [Program mission](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/mills-peninsula-school-of-diagnostic-imaging/mission-goals-outcomes) ### [Program effectiveness](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/mills-peninsula-school-of-diagnostic-imaging/program-effectiveness) ## Prospective student resources - [Download the 2027 School of Diagnostic Imaging Application (PDF)](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/PDF/education/mills-peninsula-school-of-diagnostic-imaging-application.pdf) - [2026-2028 Academic Calendar (PDF)](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Files/Education/2026-2027-academic-calendar-mpmc.pdf "2026-2027 Academic Calendar (PDF)") - [Information Packet (PDF)](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Files/Education/mpmc_school-of-diagnostic-imaging-information-packet.pdf "Information Packet (PDF)") - [Interview Selection Process (PDF)](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/PDF/education/interview-selection-process.pdf "Interview Selection Process (PDF)") - [Volunteer Hours (PDF)](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Files/Education/volunteer-hours-mpmc.pdf "Volunteer Hours (PDF)") - [Student Handbook (PDF)](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Files/Education/mpmc_school-of-diagnostic-imaging-student-handbook.pdf "Student Handbook (PDF)") ![radiologis](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/medical-doctors/radiologis.jpg?h=1414&iar=0&w=2121) ## 2027 Information Seminar Learn more about the Sutter Mills-Peninsula School of Diagnostic Imaging and its Radiography Program at an upcoming in-person information session. Meet program representatives, explore the curriculum and clinical training experience, review admission requirements and get answers to your questions about applying. Prospective students are strongly encouraged to attend. ##### **In-person Information Session**:   **Date:** February 6th 2027 **Time:** 9:00am-12pm PST **Location:** Sutter Mills Peninsula Medical Center 1501 Trousdale Drive Burlingame, CA 94010 Auditorium 1 and 2 [Contact for more information](mailto:mpmcradiologyschool@sutterhealth.org) ## Accreditations The Sutter Mills-Peninsula School of Diagnostic Imaging is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). In February 2026, the school underwent reviews by JRCERT and the California Department of Public Health’s Radiologic Health Branch (CDPH-RHB). The school is awaiting the results of both reviews and remains authorized to operate under its most recent accreditation award letter. [View the program’s JRCERT accreditation information](http://www.jrcert.org/programs/mills-peninsula-health-services-radiography/ "View the program’s JRCERT accreditation information"). **Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology** 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 Chicago, IL 60606-3182 Phone: (312) 704-5300 Email: mail@jrcert.org Related resources **Bachelor’s Degree Pathways** The Sutter Mills-Peninsula School of Diagnostic Imaging maintains articulation agreements with Mercy College of Ohio and Golden Gate University, providing graduates with opportunities to pursue bachelor’s degrees in various disciplines. **Mercy College of Ohio** 2221 Madison Ave. Toledo, Ohio 43604 [419-251-1313](tel:+14192511313) [admissions@mercycollege.edu](mailto:admissions@mercycollege.edu) [Golden Gate University](https://ggu.edu/admissions/ "Golden Gate University") 536 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94105 [415-442-7800](tel:+14154427800) **Radiologic Technology Education Programs** - [Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts](https://www.gurnick.edu/) - [Kaiser School of Allied Health Sciences](https://kpsahs.edu/radiography) - [Merritt College Radiologic Science Program](http://www.merritt.edu/wp/radsc/) - [City College of San Francisco Radiologic Science Program](http://www.ccsf.edu/en/educational-programs/school-and-departments/school-of-health-and-physical-education/radiological-science.html) - [Cañada College Radiologic Science Program](https://www.canadacollege.edu/degrees/?program=RADT-3AS) - [Foothill College Radiologic Technology Program](https://foothill.edu/radtech/) - [Cabrillo College Radiologic Technology Program](http://www.cabrillo.edu/academics/radtech/) - [Yuba City College Radiologic Technology Program](https://yc.yccd.edu/radtech/) **Industry Resources** - [The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists](https://www.arrt.org/ "The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists") - [Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology](https://www.jrcert.org/ "Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology") - [The American Society of Radiologic Technologists](https://www.asrt.org/ "The American Society of Radiologic Technologists") - [The California Society of Radiologic Technologists](https://www.csrt.org/ "The California Society of Radiologic Technologists") ### Living in Burlingame Burlingame, located in San Mateo County on the San Francisco Peninsula, has a population of about 31,000 and a shoreline along San Francisco Bay. It offers a blend of charm and vibrant community life. [Get to know the area](https://www.burlingame.org/ "Please note you are now leaving the Sutter Health website") ### Contact us **School of Diagnostic Imaging** Cynthia Payne, PhD, MBA, RT. R, M, CT Program Director **Sutter Mills Peninsula Medical Center** 1501 Trousdale Drive Burlingame, CA 94010 [650-696-5519]() 650-696-5280 fax [MPMCRadiologySchool@sutterhealth.org](mailto:MPMCRadiologySchool@sutterhealth.org) [Get in touch](mailto:MPMCRadschool@sutterhealth.org) ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"MedicalOrganization","name":"Sutter Health","@id":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/#medicalorganization","url":"https://www.sutterhealth.org","logo":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/static/images/sutter-health-logo.svg","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","streetAddress":"2200 River Plaza Drive","addressLocality":"Sacramento","addressRegion":"CA","postalCode":"95833","addressCountry":"US"},"areaServed":{"@type":"AdministrativeArea","name":"California"},"sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/SutterHealth","https://www.instagram.com/sutterhealth/","https://x.com/SutterHealth","https://www.youtube.com/sutterhealth","https://www.linkedin.com/company/sutter-health","https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sutter_Health"]} ``` ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"WebPage","name":"MPMC School of Diagnostic Imaging | Sutter Health","description":"The Sutter Mills-Peninsula School of Diagnostic Imaging offers a 24-month program that provides didactic and clinical education in Radiography, producing highly competent imaging practitioners.","url":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/mills-peninsula-school-of-diagnostic-imaging","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/mills-peninsula-school-of-diagnostic-imaging#breadcrumblist"}} ``` ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/mills-peninsula-school-of-diagnostic-imaging#breadcrumblist","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Education","item":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Clinical Education Programs","item":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"Sutter Mills Peninsula School of Diagnostic Imaging"}]} ```