RAD 45010 - Diagnostic Radiology

Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks

This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The elective rotation in radiology at Methodist Hospital (Central) includes a minimum of six weekly conferences covering both broad, general and subspecialized areas of diagnostic radiology. The rotation also includes direct experience in nuclear medicine, computed tomography, ultrasound, general diagnostic radiology, and special procedures (including both angiography and interventional radiologic procedures). There is to be close contact with both attending staff and radiology residents with discussion of methods and diagnostic pathways.

Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 6
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective

Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Methodist University Hospital, Methodist North Hospital, and Methodist South Hospital
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships
Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Brian Green - bgxrmd@gmail.com

Spring - Instructor of Record: Brian Green - bgxrmd@gmail.com

Course Coordinator: Resident Coordinator: Trevor Marquand, MD - tmarquan@uthsc.edu

Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: None
Off-cycle timing allowed: No
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: No
Time off for interviews: No