MEL 8711: Body Imaging 15-16

 
This elective is designed to introduce senior students to the pracitice of abdominal imaging, including ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and interventional body procedures. During this rotation, students will spend time with faculty and housestaff at Tampa General Hospital. This elective will provide students with a better understanding of the role of cross-sectional imaging and diagnostic procedures in disorders of the abdomen and pelvis.

Objectives

On this elective, the senior medical student will obtain:

1.  A basic technical understanding of ultrasound, CT, and MRI
2. An understanding of the indications for ultrasound as well as body CT and MRI
3. A fundamental understanding of basic body imaging with respect to pertinent normal anatomy on cross-sectional imaging
4. The ability to discuss the most common pathologic entities of the abdomen and pelvis
5. A basic understanding of technique and indications for imaging-guided biopsy and drainage procedures in the abdomen and pelvis

Methods

The trainee will review body imaging studies with faculty and diagnostic radiology housestaff at Tampa General Hospital. The trainee will also have the opportunity to view body interventional procedures at Tampa General Hospital. Upon completion of this elective, the training should understand the role of imaging in the diagnosis of abdominal and pelvic pathology and have a basic understanding of imaging diagnosis of abdominal and pelvic diseases on ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging.

Evaluation

The trainee will work closely with the attending radiologists and housestaff who will provide the assessment of performance.