RAD 45030 - Diagnostic Radiology

Cr Hrs: 3, 6
Session Length: 2 or 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 Erlanger Health System in Chattanooga will be exposed to daily teaching and work conferences and will observe the staff during routine radiographic work, advanced cross-sectional and nuclear imaging, fluoroscopic GI-GU procedures, and special procedures. There are extensive opportunities for independent teaching-file work. The elective’s main goals: (1) to familiarize the student with the role of the diagnostic x-ray department in patient care, (2) to familiarize the student with the critical role radiologist-clinician communication plays in patient management, (3) to educate the student regarding the imaging test-of-choice for most clinical problems, (4) to educate the student regarding radiological radiation, cost, and safety issues, (5) to allow the student to understand what their patient goes through when they order a radiological procedure or test.

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

Location offered: Chattanooga
Hospital: Erlanger Health System
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships
Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Justin Calvert, MD - justin@tiiarad.com

Spring - Instructor of Record: Justin Calvert, MD - justin@tiiarad.com

Course Coordinator: Heidi Andrus - Heidi.Andrus@erlanger.org - 423-778-7371

Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: None
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Time off for interviews: Yes-Students may be allowed some time off (4 week rotation only) provided they contact the administrator at least 4 weeks prior to the onset of the rotation.