Fairlight Medical Center - Williston
RAD 9403
Preceptor(s):
Leszek Jaszczak, MD
Period(s) offered: All
Number of students per period:
1
Purpose: To
Experience and observe the practice of general radiology while learning basic
concepts in medical imaging.
Objectives:
Following successful completion of this elective, the student will be
able to:
1. Correctly identify all major modalities and
relevant anatomy in imaging studies.
2. Succinctly give a short differential of major
pathology found on imaging studies.
3. Manage imaging decision-making in a clinical
context.
4. Successfully navigate modern PACS systems and
workstations.
Instructional Activities: During
this elective, the student will be involved in/experience:
1. Reading of standard text books and primary literature to expand understanding of
disease presentation through imaging.
2. Assisting the preceptor with data gathering
available in the imaging or clinical records.
3. Limited communication of findings to relevant
colleagues.
4. Manipulation of images in a PACS environment.
Criteria for Grading: During and
following this elective, the preceptor will:
1.
Judge the student’s visual awareness of significant
pathology on studies via case-to-case reviews of images.
2.
Evaluate the communication skills of the student
through descriptions of pathologic imaging findings.
3.
Discern how well the student might utilize imaging
resources as a clinician by discussion of reviewed cases.
4.
Assess appropriateness of differential diagnosis
based on presented pathology seen during workstation reviews.
5.
Utilize the standardized UNDSMHS senior elective
form
Updated : April 2012