General Radiology

UNM SOM Phase III Clerkship Catalog
2008-2009

Diagnostic Radiology
Course #: CLNS 883
Credit: Elective: Clinical
Duration: 4 weeks
NOT AVAILABLE: Winter Break
Students per Rotation: 6 maximum, 2 minimum
Contact: Hollie Medina, 505-272-0932, hmedina@salud.unm.edu
Faculty Evaluator(s): Gary Mlady, MD
Prerequisite(s): n/a

Goals and Unique Aspects
Acquaint student with multiple imaging modalities guided by subspecialized faculty.

Objectives
Know proper sequencing of radiologic imaging modalities to achieve better patient care while containing costs.

Responsibilities
Observational: Observe performance of Special, Interventional, GI, and GU procedures. Attend clinical film reading sessions including Radiographs, MRI, CT, Ultrasound and Nuclear Medicine studies.
Clinical: No night/weekend call.
Optional: Opportunity to dictate radiology studies and/or perform procedures under supervision of attending radiologist.
Research: n/a
Teaching: n/a
Required: n/a

Supervision and Teaching
Amount and Type: Daily.
Didactic Content: Lectures, seminars, observing procedures and description by faculty. Film reading, clinical sessions.

Evaluation
Evaluation is based on the following criteria: written quiz, activity log, participation and attendance.
Criteria for Outstanding Grade: n/a

Additional Information
Stress didactic orientation in academic setting covering all imaging modalities and subspecialties.