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RADIOLOGY- UM HOSPITAL


ABDOMINAL RADIOLOGY, University Hospital

COURSE CODE: RADABDP.001.U

Instructors: Dr. J. Bailey

Responsible Agents: Drs. Dunnick and Kazerooni; 936-4366

Duration: 4 weeks

Periods Offered: 3,4,5,8

Enrollment/Period: This course runs concurrently with the Science
in Clinics elective "Scientific/Pathological Correlates of Abdominal
Radiology". A total of 4 students per period are accepted in those
two courses; a maximum of 3 students may be enrolled in the Abdominal
Radiology elective.

Distribution of student's time:
40% Inpatient Care
25% Outpatient/Primary Care
25% Outpatient/Specialty
10% Conferences/Lectures
Variable Lab Work and Research

Where to Report First Day of Clerkship: BlD435 Hospital; 9:00 a.m.;
Report to Diane Williams

Clerkship Objectives:
To enhance knowledge and skills pertaining to:
Interpretation of Data.
Clinical Judgment.

Procedures:
Diagnosis.

Students will be evaluated on each of the following:
Level of knowledge (including new knowledge).

Methods to be used in student evaluation include:
Active participation in radiological procedure and interpretation
sessions.
Written and oral scholarly presentation, or teaching file materials.

Course Description:
At the beginning of the course, with the guidance of the instructor,
the student will select one of the following assignments:
[1] Preparation of up to four case reports to be retained in the departmental
teaching file, which discuss the radiologic findings and appropriate workup
of the conditions demonstrated on the films; or [2] Preparation of a scholarly
report on a specific radiological subject. Either choice is to be presented
in writing as well as orally at a conference by the end of the course.
The student will participate in conferences and seminars, and will be exposed
to different imaging modalities (conventional radiographs, gastrointestinal
and genitourinary radiology, ultrasound and computed tomography) used in the
diagnosis of abdominal disorders. The proper use of each imaging modality in
the diagnosis of abdominal diseases will be covered.

Educational Goals:
1. Learn the use of various imaging methods in diagnosis of abdominal disorders.
2. Understand the anatomical basis of radiological images.
3. Learn physical aspects of generation of radiological images.

 


BONE RADIOLOGY, University Hospital

COURSE CODE: RADBONP.001.U

Instructors: Dr. D. Jamadar and Staff

Responsible Agents: Drs. Dunnick and Kazerooni; 936-4366

Duration: 4 weeks

Periods Offered: 2-5, 7-11

Enrollment/Period: 2 Maximum

Distribution of student's time:
25% Inpatient Care
20% Outpatient/Specialty
35% Outpatient/Primary Care
20% Conferences/Lectures

Where to Report First Day of Clerkship: BlD435 Hospital; 9:00 a.m.;
Report to Diane Williams

Students will be evaluated on each of the following:
Participation in conferences, interesting case follow-ups and
level of knowledge.

Methods to be used in student evaluation include:
Observation of performance by faculty.

Course Description:
Clinical experience in musculoskeletal radiology including plain
films, arthrography, MRI , CT and ultrasound.

 



NEURORADIOLOGY, University Hospital

COURSE CODE: RADNEUP.001.U

Instructor: Dr. Gebarski

Responsible Agents: Drs. Dunnick and Kazerooni; 936-4366

Duration: 4 weeks

Periods Offered: All

Enrollment/Period: 1 Maximum

Distribution of student's time:
60% Inpatient Care
16% Outpatient/Primary Care
4% Outpatient/Specialty
20% Conferences/Lectures

Where to Report First Day of Clerkship: B1D530 Hospital; 8:00 a.m.;
Report to Pam Castro

Students will be evaluated on each of the following:
Level of knowledge (including new knowledge).
Optional oral presentation or written project.

Methods to be used in student evaluation include:
Observation of performance by faculty, fellows and residents.

Course Description:
Observation, in Division of Neuroradiology, including CT, MR interpretation,
cerebral angiography and myelography.

 

PEDIATRIC RADIOLOGY, Mott Hospital

COURSE CODE: RADPEDP.001.U


Instructor: Dr. M. DiPietro

Responsible Agents: Drs. Dunnick and Kazerooni; 936-4366

Duration: 4 weeks

Periods Offered: 2-5, 7-11

Enrollment/Period: 2 Maximum

Distribution of student's time:
40% Inpatient Care
8% Outpatient/Primary Care
32% Outpatient/Specialty
20% Conferences/Lectures

Where to Report First Day of Clerkship:
1) B1D435 Hospital; 9:00 a.m.; Report to Diane Williams
2) F3503 Mott; 9:30 a.m. Report to Betty Reohr

Clerkship Objectives:
To enhance knowledge and skills pertaining to:
Interpretation of data.
Clinical judgment.

To increase student involvement in conferences, journal clubs, etc.
by having students:
Present patients and/or patient data.
Participate as a member of the audience.

To increase student use/review of the medical literature:
As part of a conference or journal club.

Students will be evaluated on each of the following:
Participation and performance in conferences.
Level of knowledge (including new knowledge).
Level of skills.

Methods to be used in student evaluation include:
Observation of performance by faculty.
Observation of performance by house officers.
Logbook entries.
Assessment of write-ups/reports.
Teaching file presentation.

Course Description:
The 4-week elective in Pediatric Radiology gives the student an opportunity
to participate in various aspects of diagnostic imaging in children. Teaching
occurs daily in a one-on-one or small group setting with residents and
faculty. Daily Radiology case conferences and several ongoing
clinical-radiological conferences occur during the rotation. Much of
the teaching occurs at the viewbox while studies are being reviewed.
Students also accompany residents and faculty during fluoroscopy
studies. Indications for examinations, what various examinations
entail, and interpretive skills are stressed during this elective which
also affords the student a broad overview of several imaging methods.
It has been very popular with students considering a residency in
Pediatrics. A case presentation is required in addition to participation
in the daily activities of the section.

 

THORACIC IMAGING, University Hospital

COURSE CODE: RADTHSP.001.U

Instructors: Dr. E. Kazerooni and staff

Responsible Agents: Drs. Dunnick and Kazerooni; 936-4366

Duration: 4 weeks

Periods Offered: 2-5, 7-11

Enrollment/Period: 2 Maximum

Distribution of student's time:
40% Inpatient Care
15% Outpatient/Primary Care
30% Outpatient/Specialty
15% Conferences/Lectures

Where to Report First Day of Clerkship: B1D435 Hospital; 9:00 a.m.; Report to Diane Williams

Clerkship Objectives:
To enhance knowledge and skills pertaining to:
Interpretation of Data.
Clinical judgment.

To increase student involvement in conferences, journal clubs, etc. by having students:
Present patients and/or patient data.

To increase student use/review of the medical literature:
As part of patient care (report to attending).

Students will be evaluated on each of the following:
Level of knowledge (including new knowledge).

Methods to be used in student evaluation include:
Observation of performance by faculty.
Observation of performance by house officers.
Assessment of write-ups/reports.

Course Description:
This rotation will concentrate on interpretation of the chest radiography, and will include CT of the thorax. Directed reading will be required. The student will attend interdepartmental conferences. Appropriate sequencing of examinations will be stressed.

 

ULTRASOUND, University Hospital

COURSE CODE: RADULTP.001.U

Instructor: Dr. Jonathan Rubin

Responsible Agents: Drs. Dunnick and Kazerooni; 936-4366

Duration: 4 weeks

Periods Offered: 2-10

Enrollment/Period: l Maximum

Distribution of student's time:
40% Inpatient Care
20% Outpatient/Primary Care
20% Outpatient/Spceialty
10% Conferences/Lectures
10% Research

Where to Report First Day of Clerkship: BlD435 Hospital; 9:00 a.m.; Report to Diane Williams

Clerkship Objectives:
To enhance knowledge and skills pertaining to:
Interpretation of data.
Clinical judgment.

Procedures:
Ultrasound.

To increase student involvement in conferences, journal clubs, etc. by having students:
Present patients and/or patient data.
Participate as a member of the audience.

To increase student use/review of the medical literature:
As part of patient care (report to attending).

Additional objectives:
Understanding of applications of ultrasound in diagnosis.

Students will be evaluated on each of the following:
Quality of care given (including clinical judgment).
Participation and performance in conferences.
Level of knowledge (including new knowledge).
Level of skills.

Methods to be used in student evaluation include:
Observation of performance by faculty.
Observation of performance by house officers.
Presentations.

Course Description:
Will observe reporting of ultrasound scan; will observe performance of ultrasound scans. May participate in basic ultrasound scanning procedures.

 

RADIOLOGY IN CLINICAL MEDICINE, University Hospital

COURSE CODE: RADCLNP.00l.U

Instructors: Drs. J. Baiiley, K. Kazerooni and Staff

Responsible Agents: Drs. Dunnick and Kazerooni; 936-4366

Duration: 4 weeks

Periods Offered: 2,4,5,7,9,11

Enrollment/Period: 8 Minimum; 15 Maximum

Distribution of student's time:
30% Inpatient Care
20% Outpatient/Primary Care
20% Outpatient/Specialty
30% Conferences/Lectures

Where to Report First Day of Clerkship: B1D435 Hospital; 9:00 a.m.; Report to Diane Williams

Clerkship Objectives:
To enhance knowledge and skills pertaining to:
Interpretation of data.
Clinical judgment.
Therapy and advice to patients.

To increase student involvement in conferences, journal clubs, etc. by:
Radiology problem-solving oral presentations.

To increase student use/review of the medical literature:
As part of a conference or journal club.

Students will be evaluated on each of the following:
Participation and performance in conferences.
Level of knowledge (including new knowledge).

Methods to be used in student evaluation include:
Observation of performance by faculty.
Observation of performance by house officers.
Assessment of write-ups/reports.
Written/oral tests.

Course Description:
This is a structured elective emphasizing the use of diagnostic imaging in patient management. Student seminars emphasize pathophysiology and differential diagnosis and stress problem-solving to determine the appropriate work-up of common clinical entities. Observation of common radiologic procedures is included. Evaluation includes a written examination, film quiz and oral case presentation. The student will spend one week in each of four different areas of the radiology department.

 

 

Bone Radiology

Neuroradiology

Pediatric Radiology

Thoracic Imaging

Ultrasound

Radiology in Clinical Medicine

 

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