RAD 45040 - Interventional Radiology

Cr Hrs: 6
Session Length: 4 weeks

PD

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. This course will help the students understand the role of interventional radiology in the clinical assessment and treatment of patients. The student will have some responsibility for 10-15 patients per week. The students will participate in the work-up procedure and follow-up of assigned patients. The students will have complete supervision during procedures. Review and evaluation of students’ work-up of patients will be done by either staff, fellows or residents. The students will attend general radiology conferences. The students will be responsible for case presentation to staff, fellows and residents on a pertinent topic in interventional/vascular radiology. The students will gain understanding of a variety of different procedures and techniques in vascular/interventional radiology. Students will make pre-procedure and post- procedure rounds on patients on the interventional/vascular service. Inquiries about the rotation or scheduling should be directed to the resident coordinator.

Grade Mode: Standard

Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective

Location Offered: Memphis

Term Offered: Fall, Spring