Diagnostic Radiology

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Brief Description of Activities: A basic schedule will be provided to the student at the beginning of the rotation. This can be modified after discussion with the elective director, Dr. Nall, but the student is expected to adhere to the overall schedule. This schedule must be initialed each day by the service attending you are working with that day. Attendance during the performance and interpretation of radiographic procedures in the various areas during the rotation to begin at 8:30 am each day. Attendance at all 7:30 am noon Departmental Teaching Conferences is expected. Your schedule can be rearranged to emphasize the areas specific to the student’s future plans after discussing this with the elective director, Dr. Nall. No more than 2 days / 2 wk rotation can be taken for interviews unless approved by the elective director. Goals: To familiarize the senior medical student with all of the different areas of Diagnostic Radiology, including the different imaging modalities, and what these areas have to offer. Objectives: 1) To give the student a basic understanding of the performance and interpretation of examinations in general diagnostic radiology as well as in specialty areas such as Interventional Radiology to include angiography, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Fluoroscopy, CT and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). 2) Read Out Sessions: Introduction to the interpretation and evaluation of routine radiographs (chest, abdomen, bone) as well as other radiographic examinations to include GU and GI examinations. 3) To become familiar with Radiology as a clinical tool.