Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Clerkship

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VISITING: Closed to visitors. TYPE OF CLERKSHIP: Selective 1. DESCRIPTION: This is the core radiology clerkship designed for students going into any medical specialty, including radiology. The four-week course includes didactic and case-based sessions as well as observation in subspecialty radiology reading rooms (considering student preferences for subspecialty). Students will learn the pros and cons of various imaging modalities and will gain an appreciation for radiation risks and the benefits and risks of radiographic contrast materials and nuclear medicine tracers. Emphasis is placed on fundamentals of clinical applications and interpretation for radiography, ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and nuclear medicine studies. Students are taught primarily by radiology faculty, with emphasis on interactive sessions including neurological, cardiothoracic, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, pediatric, and nuclear medicine imaging. Students participate in case-based reviews with radiology residents based on interesting cases they have seen in the reading rooms or other rotations. Interested students may have an option to actively participate by dictating basic clinical cases, similar to radiology trainees. Extensive online learning materials including videos of didactic sessions are made available. Two quizzes are administered during the course and must be passed to receive course credit. PREREQUISITES: Medicine 300A, Pediatrics 300A, or Surgery 300A strongly advised. PERIODS AVAILABLE: 4, 5, 8, 9, full-time for 4 weeks, 15 students per period. CLERKSHIP DIRECTOR: Erin Grady, M.D. and Bryan Lanzman, M.D. CLERKSHIP COORDINATOR: Sergio Sousa, 650-724-7518, [email protected]. REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS: Where: Instructions on Canvas; Time: Check schedule in Canvas. CALL CODE: 0. OTHER FACULTY: Radiology faculty, fellows, and…