Elective Rotation - Radiology
Recommended Length: 2-4 weeks Primary Learning Objective: Improve proficiency in the reading and interpretation of diagnostic radiology studies. Secondary Learning Objectives: Learn how to better define and differentiate tumor and normal tissue, including relevant nodal groups. Develop pertinent differential diagnosis list based on radiographic appearance. Gain more familiarity with anatomy (nodes, vessels, musculature, etc.) to aid in future treatment planning. Learning Activity Details: Sit with the staff/fellow/resident as they read the day’s studies A minimum of 3.5 days per week (some full-day, some half-day) spent in the reading rooms going over films Schedule to be established prior to beginning the elective rotation When not in clinic (up to 1.5 days/week), the resident will have reading time or time for self-learning using: Slice-by-slice CT and MRI anatomy books Radiology’s film library Recommended Physician Supervisors:
Areas of interest and radiology attendings are identified below:
Field Physician Key Concepts Head & Neck Gentry
CT & MRI anatomy Neuroradiology Rowley CT & MRI anatomy, MRS Thorax Yandow CT anatomy, CXR reading Abdomen/Pelvis Lee CT & MRI anatomy, including gynecologic Breast Burnside Mammogram and ultrasound reading, stereotactic breast biopsies Nuclear Medicine Perlman PET interpretation