MEL 7701: Neuroradiology 15-16
Objectives
On this elective, the medical student will obtain:
- An understanding of the indications for advanced neuroimaging (CT, MRI, CTA, MRA)
- A fundamental understanding of basic neuroimaging with respect to pertinent normal anatomy on cross-sectional imaging
- The ability to categorize and organize subdivisions of neuroimaging such as cerebrovascular, neoplasms, infection, etc.
- The ability to discuss the most common neuropathologic entities
- A basic understanding of technique and indications for cerebral angiography and other invasive procedures
Methods
The trainee will review neuroimaging studies with neuroimaging faculty and diagnostic radiology housestaff at the USF South Tampa Center for Advanced Healthcare and at Tampa General Hospital. The trainee will also participate in neuroimaging conferences during their elective period. The trainee will also have the opportunity to view neuroangiography and neurointerventional procedures at Tampa General Hospital. Upon completion of this elective, the training should understand the role of imaging in the diagnosis of neuropathology and have a basic understanding of imaging diagnosis of neuropathology on computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging.
Evaluation
The trainee will work closely with the attending neuroradiologists and housestaff who will provide the assessment of performance.