Diagnostic Radiology

Director(s)

Robin Murphy, MD

Location

Morristown Medical Center

Duration

4 weeks

Offered

• September–June
• 3 students per rotation; rotation starts on the first Monday of the month

Prerequisites

Successful completion of all 3rd year clerkships

Description

The diagnostic radiology rotation provides a basic orientation to diagnostic radiology, including nuclear radiology, ultrasound, breast imaging, CT, MRI, and special procedures.

Learning Experience

Students will:

• Observe and become familiar with the mechanics and formats of fluoroscopic examinations, interventional procedures, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and CT scanning
• Conduct film interpretations on a one-on-one basis with staff radiologists in daily reading sessions
• Participate in daily teaching sessions for students and residents, covering specific areas of interest, moderated by a staff radiologist
• Utilize the extensive book and audiovisual library of selected radiologic topics and complete teaching files located in the department of radiology conference area

Goals & Objectives

• To obtain a basic overview of diagnostic radiology
• To become familiar with numerous radiology procedures
• To gain knowledge in film interpretation
• To continue education via the extensive book and audio library
• To receive one-on-one interaction with radiologists

Feedback & Evaluation

The attending preceptor will provide feedback throughout the rotation. A final, written evaluation will be completed at the end of the rotation.