UNM SOM Phase III Clerkship Catalog
2008-2009
Neuroradiology
Course #: RA570081
Credit: Elective: Clinical
Duration: 4 weeks
Students per Rotation: 1
NOT AVAILABLE: Winter and Summer Break
Contact: Michelle S. Clevenger 272-0932
Faculty Evaluator(s): Blaine L. Hart, MD
Prerequisite(s): n/a
Goals and Unique Aspects
In-depth exposure to neuroradiology, including clinical applications of
brain and spine adult imaging, pediatric neuroimaging, and head and neck (ENT
and ophthalmologic) disorders. Also provides the opportunity to pursue
investigation into specific topics, either collaborative research with a
faculty member in the Department of Radiology or case report and literature
review.
Objectives
Exposure through current clinical material of all major areas of
neuroradiology, as well as introduction to associated procedures. Design and
initiate research on a specific case or topic, with a goal of publication in
a peer-reviewed literature or department-sponsored internet case
presentations.
Responsibilities
Observational: n/a
Clinical: n/a
Research: n/a
Teaching: n/a
Required: n/a
Optional: n/a
Supervision and Teaching
Amount and type: Daily supervision by Drs. Hart, Rupp, or Hayek
Didactic Content:: Daily neuroradiology film reading. Weekly neuroradiology
conference. Monthly tumor board.
Evaluation
Criteria for Outstanding Grade: Active participation in breadth of
neuroradiology clinical work, and performance and review of research work
and presentation.
