MEL 7700: Intro to Radiology 15-16

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Feb 06, 2015

This two week elective is designed specifically for third year medical students to provide an introduction to diagnostic radiology and invasive radiologic procedures with emphasis on developing an understanding the indications and role of evidence-based medical imaging in the cost-effective work-up of various clinical conditions. The program offers a survey of general radiology and radiologic sub-specialties through clinical service time with radiology residents and attending faculty, participation in small group image interpretation sessions, and with a series of didactic sessions given by radiology faculty and residents.

Enrollment will be subject to availability and will require prior approval of the director.

Objectives

  1. The medical student will develop an appreciation of the complexity of diagnostic imaging including an understanding of the types of studies which are available and the information they can provide.
  2. The students will also gain an understanding of the clinical indications for obtaining studies, the relative risk/benefit of radiologic procedures and the basic technical aspects of how examinations are performed.
  3. The student will develop an understanding of the differences between, and interactions among, each of the imaging specialties and the operation of these radiologic subspecialties in the context of modern radiologic and medical practice.
  4. Regardless of their planned specialty, students should be able to recognize the following conditions on appropriate diagnostic imaging studies: pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum, pneumoperitoneum, pleural effusion, pulmonary edema, small bowel obstruction, cecal and sigmoid volvulus, ascites, malpositioned lines and tubes, stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, increased intracranial pressure, space occupying lesions, bone, fracture, elbow joint effusion, and shoulder dislocation.

Evaluation

Students are evaluated based on daily attendance, skills in presenting an imaging case, and by a final written examination covering the didactic material presented during the course and recognition of common clinical conditions on diagnostic imaging.