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RDLGY 7060 - Diagnostic Radiology

Course Director: Jeffrey Olpin, M.D. 

This four-week general elective course is designed to provide students with an overview of the various radiology subspecialties including cardiothoracic imaging, abdominal imaging, musculoskeletal imaging, neuroradiology, breast imaging, nuclear medicine/molecular imaging and interventional radiology. Students will attend daily didactic lectures, case-study conferences, and will rotate in various reading rooms at University of Utah Hospital and the Huntsman Cancer Institute. Self-paced digital learning modules and one-on-one mentorship from our radiology faculty, fellows, and residents provide valuable instruction for medical students pursuing any specialty in medicine.

 

RDLGY 7061 – Body Imaging

Course Director: Jeffrey Olpin, M.D.

This two-week elective provides a general overview of abdominal imaging. The course is intended to introduce students to the various modalities employed in abdominal imaging, including conventional radiography, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, CT (computed tomography) and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging). At the conclusion of the two-week course, students should gain a familiarity with the appropriate ordering, protocoling, and interpreting of fundamental imaging studies within abdominal imaging.

 

RDLGY 7062 – Interventional Radiology

Course Director: Preston Eiswirth, M.D.

This two-week elective serves as an introduction into the world of Interventional Radiology. The rotation involves full clinical days of morning rounds, patient consultations, and clinical procedures. Students should anticipate direct and indirect involvement in procedures to include observation, scrubbing and first-assist roles. Students attend didactic sessions offered during the rotation and will receive one-on-one mentoring by interventional radiology faculty, fellows, and residents in this hands-on course.

 

RDLGY 7064 - Neuroradiology

Course Director: Miriam Peckham, M.D.

This two-week course in Neuroradiology encompasses the multiple different imaging modalities and procedures integral to brain, spine, head, and neck imaging. The primary objective is to have the student finish the rotation with a solid foundation in neuroimaging and its clinical correlates, as well as a good understanding of radiology as a potential career choice. Students not interested in a radiology career, but who are interested in associated neurological specialties and desire a solid exposure to neuroimaging are also welcome to register. The student is expected to participate in the daily work including designation of appropriate study protocols, review of selected studies, and development of a differential diagnosis list.

 

RDLGY 7800 – Interventional Radiology Sub-Internship

Course Director: Preston Eiswirth, M.D.

This four-week sub-internship rotation with the Vascular and Interventional Radiology section is meant to simulate the role and responsibility of an IR resident. Students will be required to participate in the full clinical day including morning rounds, case preparation, consults, procedures, and sign-out. IR is a procedure rich specialty and Sub-Interns will be expected to participate in procedures in various capacities. Students should be competent in performing small image-guided procedures by the conclusion of the rotation, including central venous access, and pleural and peritoneal drainage. Student will attend didactic sessions from the IR team during the rotation. This rotation is highly suggested for those applying to interventional radiology residencies or students who want specific training in interventions.