Interventional Radiology

Catalog description

This is a 2 week elective in interventional radiology. Students will be expected to be involved in the initial work up of patients, participate in procedures, and in the follow-up care of patients. Students will be expected to understand the risks, benefits and alternatives to procedures. Students will be expected to perform basic procedure (line placement, paracetesis and thoracetesis) by the end of the rotation. Students will also be expected to participate in ward rounds. They will operate during the rotation as part of a team consisting of physicians, physician assistants, radiology physician assistants, nurses, and technologists. Students will not be required to take call. Students will be expected to present an interesting case at the end of the elective. Students will attend all departmental conferences.