RAD 45020 - Diagnostic Radiology

Cr Hrs: 3, 6
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks

This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 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 student electing diagnostic radiology at The University of Tennessee Medical Center will observe radiology staff and residents performing daily radiographic work, advanced cross-sectional and nuclear imaging, fluoroscopic GI-GU procedures, and special procedures. The student will attend daily teaching rounds and work conferences. There are opportunities for oral presentations and other academic projects. The electives main goals are to educate the student regarding: (1) the broad spectrum of diagnostic imaging used in modern patient care, (2) the critical role radiologist-clinician communication plays in management (and mismanagement) of patients, (3) the imaging test-of-choice for most clinical problems, (4) radiological radiation, safety and cost issues, (5) what their patient experiences when they order various radiological procedures and tests, and (6) some basic (” viewbox”) imaging normal and abnormals.

Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective

Location offered: Knoxville
Hospital: University of Tennessee Medical Center-Knoxville
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships
Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Rong Zeng - rzeng@utmck.edu

Spring - Instructor of Record: Rong Zeng - rzeng@utmck.edu

Course Coordinator: Bertha Jarnagan - bjarnagi@utmck.edu - 865-305-6871

Website: gsm.utmck.edu/radiology/rad
Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: 7 and 8
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