RAD 35015 - Diagnostic Radiology CE - Baptist

Cr Hrs: 2
Session Length: 2 weeks

This is a face to face clinical rotation. This career exploration course (CE) will allow third year medical students to explore this discipline as a potential career choice. Students will rotate at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Memphis through the different subspecialties including Neuro, MSK, Chest, Body, IR, Nucs, Women’s, and Peds while learning the intricacies of x-ray, fluoroscopy, CT, MRI, and nuclear scintigraphy. Hours of the rotation are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The typical day will be spent with both residents and faculty observing and participating in image interpretation and procedures. Students should attend noon conference daily. There is a 2-week virtual curriculum from the ACR which students should expect to complete during the rotation. Textbooks are available to check out during the rotation.

Grade Mode: Pass/Fail
Max per section: 2
Instructional Method: Clinical - Elective

Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Baptist Memorial Hospital
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of 1st two years and Step 1 taken
Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: John Stanfill, MD - john.g.stanfill@gmail.com

Spring - Instructor of Record: John Stanfill, MD - john.g.stanfill@gmail.com

Course Coordinator: Angela Callens - acallens@msit.com

Prior Authorization: Yes
Blocks Not Offered: 5
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