Here are the best free video sources for learning CT and MRI scans, organized by type:
π¬ YouTube Channels
Dedicated playlists for CT Physics, MRI Physics, X-ray, and Ultrasound physics. Also includes anatomy tutorials and labelling tests. Great for building foundational knowledge from scratch.
Run by Radiopaedia. Weekly Friday livestreams (2025 series ongoing), case-based lectures on CT/MRI across all body systems. Covers sinus CT, joint imaging, neuroradiology, and more.
From Johns Hopkins' Advanced Medical Imaging Lab. Entirely focused on spiral CT and 3D imaging. One of the most authoritative free CT-specific resources available (~49K subscribers). The companion website has extensive case libraries.
4. Radiologist Headquarters β YouTube
High-yield multimodality lectures (CT, MRI, ultrasound) aimed at radiology residents and fellows but accessible to all. Strong focus on body imaging.
5. Radiology Video β YouTube
Top-tier lecturers covering high-yield radiology topics (~124K subscribers). Good for exam prep and systematic learning.
6. Jezreel β YouTube
Diagnostic imaging videos for students and health professionals (~105K subscribers). Covers CT and MRI across systems.
π Websites with Free Video Courses
The gold standard free radiology resource. Thousands of CT and MRI cases with video discussions, reference articles, and quizzes. Free access to most content; some courses require a subscription.
Award-winning interactive MRI course (French Society of Radiology, European Society of Radiology, RSNA awards). 16 chapters covering NMR physics, instrumentation, sequences, image formation, and contrast β with animations and interactive tools. Completely free.
9. Coursera β "Visualizing the Living Body" (Yale) β coursera.org
Free to audit (certificate costs money). Yale faculty teach CT/MRI principles, windowing, sequences, and systematic interpretation of chest, abdomen, pelvis, brain, and MSK. Part of the Yale Human Anatomy Specialization.
Not video-based but has structured, image-rich teaching files for CT/MRI interpretation by organ system β widely used alongside video resources.
π Resource Aggregators
A curated index of 500+ free radiology resources, including SABI recorded lectures, ARRS web lectures, MRI Online noon conferences, Yale videos, and more. Use this as a master directory when looking for specific topics.
Quick Picks by Goal
| Goal | Best Source |
|---|
| CT physics from scratch | Radiology Tutorials (YouTube) |
| MRI physics & sequences | e-MRI (IMAIOS) |
| CT cases / clinical interpretation | CTisus + Radiopaedia |
| Systematic organ-based CT/MRI | Radiologist HQ + Radiology Assistant |
| Structured university-style course | Yale on Coursera |
| Live weekly cases | Radiopaedia Friday Livestreams |