Angiography/Interventional Radiology

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Brief Description of Activities: The student will work directly with the resident and staff on the angiography/interventional service. This will include pre-procedure consultations, performing and interpreting examinations, consultation for clinic patients and post-procedure follow-up. The student will be able to assist in cases and perform simple procedures under supervision. The student is expected to make rounds and present the patients to the faculty prior to the procedure and during the follow-up of the patients. The student will report to the Angiography Suite (1-G) at 7:30 a.m. until at least 4:00 p.m. The student will attend the daily Radiology noon conferences. Goals: To give the senior medical student a basic understanding of the performance and interpretation of angiography and interventional techniques. Additionally, to have hands-on experience with image-guided interventions. Objectives: To give the student a basic understanding of the indications for the various Interventional procedures done. To give the student an understanding of interventional techniques. To show the interventional management of common pathologies such as abscess drainages, stent placements and biopsies using CT and Ultrasound guidance.