Radiology Elective (RAD 609)

Prerequisite

Third or Fourth Year Medical Student

Limited availability

Objectives

Upon completion of the elective the student should

• Be familiar with imaging procedures, including indications, limitations and possible complications
• Be familiar with the development of appropriate algorithms or decision steps in applying imaging procedures to the solution of clinical problems

This elective includes an overview of diagnostic imaging procedures and interpretation. Emphasis is placed on understanding the indications, contra-indications, limitations and complications of various imaging studies. Students are assigned to a hospital radiology service and spend time with the staff radiologists. Time is also spent in image review, in file case review and reading.