Interventional Radiology Clerkship

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VISITING: Open to visitors. TYPE OF CLERKSHIP: Elective. DESCRIPTION: The Rad305A Interventional Radiology Clerkship is designed to provide medical students with early, hands-on exposure to one of the most innovative and rapidly evolving primary specialties in modern medicine. Interventional Radiology (IR) - formally recognized as a primary specialty by the ABMS in 2013 - is the practice of image-guided, minimally invasive procedures for diagnosis and treatment. As a tertiary and quaternary referral center, the Stanford IR Division is renowned for its history of pioneering research and the development of cutting-edge protocols and treatments. This 2- or 4-week elective is ideal for students considering a career in IR, as well as those seeking a foundational understanding of IR. Students will be immersed in a high-volume, diverse case mix, gaining direct exposure to the full spectrum of advanced vascular and nonvascular interventions, including: 1. Interventional Oncology: Advanced therapies such as thermal ablation (microwave, cryoablation), chemoembolization, and radioembolization. 2. Complex Vascular Disease: Cutting-edge treatments for peripheral arterial disease (PAD), deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), and vascular malformations. 3. Hepatobiliary/Portal Interventions: Procedures like TIPS (Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt) and BRTO (Balloon-Occluded Retrograde Transvenous Obliteration). 4. Genitourinary and Women's/Men's Health Interventions: Including Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) and Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE). Students are expected to function as integral members of the IR team, actively participating in patient management from initial consultation and pre-procedure evaluation to post-procedure care and follow-up. Educational opportunities include attending dedicated divisional and interdepartmental conferences. To…