SOM Preclinical Preceptorships
 

Course Title
Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology
Course Number
RADU-1050
Duration/Weeks
4
Prerequisites: Successful completion of year 1 
      Additional Requirements: Professional attire and daily attendance
Responsible Faculty Director:
John Heymann, MD
Other Faculty:
Available Dates
• 4-week block: 4/22/2024 - 5/17/2024
• 4-week block: 5/20/2024 - 6/14/2024
Application Submission Deadline
2/19/2024
Maximum Enrollment
4

Where and to whom the application should be submitted
 The clinical program can be completed at UTMB or at another acceptable radiological institution. Questions regarding elective can be directed by Lycia Champagne- Buckley, The University of Texas Medical Branch Department of Radiology, 2.470 Clinical Science Bldg., Galveston, TX 77555-0709, Tel: (409) 772-9179 or (409)747-2849, Fax (409) 747-2849.

Goals & Objectives
 Students will work with radiology residents and faculty members rotating through several different specialties in accordance with their interests. For purely diagnostic rotations, students are expected to observe residents, faculty and fellows as they read cases and participate in sign-outs with faculty members. Students may be asked to research and present a short presentation on a topic of their choosing based on an interesting case they see during their rotation. They are encouraged to avail themselves of basic didactic resources such as ACORE during their rotation so they can more meaningfully participate in the discussion of exam interpretation. Students are not expected to demonstrate proficiency in image interpretation as an objective of this course. However, they should begin to have a foundational knowledge for the aspects of Radiology that have broad application within medicine, such as appropriate utilization of imaging resources, the told of the radiologist in the healthcare team, and a basic understanding of different study modalities including their strength and limitations. For students choosing to rotate through the IR department, they will participate in the morning huddle and rounds, perform patient consents and observe and participate in basic procedures to their and the Faculty's comfort level, based on demonstrable competency over the course of the experience.

Description of course activities
 During each 4 week Preceptorship, students will be assigned to rotate through at least 4 different clinical sections of radiology, including Interventional Radiology, and observe/participate in the daily clinical activities including image interpretation and sign-outs. Students are encouraged to attend noon case conferences to further their clinical experience and to avail themselves of available resources suited to their level of experience.

Method of student evaluation
Check all that apply - complete appropriate section(s) only:
1.  Clinical Observation
  A. Frequency - How often are students observed clinically?
    Students will be observed daily during each clinical rotation in radiology.
  B. Format - What method(s) are used to document the student's clinical performance?
    Daily oral feedback   End of period oral feedback   Written feedback   Other

2.  Oral Presentation
  A. Audience - To whom does the student present?
   
  B. Frequency / duration of presentation(s)?
   
  C. Format - What guidelines are set for the student's presentation?
   
  D. Assessment - Who assesses the student's presentation performance?
    Self-assessment   Peer assessment   Faculty assessment
  E. Method of content selection
    Current cases   Student-selected topic   Assigned topic

3.  Written Assignment (H&P's, notes, papers, abstracts, etc.)
  A. Frequency of written assignment(s)?
   
  B. Format - What guidelines are set for the student's written work?
   
  C. Length of written assignment(s)?
    Abstract   Annotated bibliography   1 - 2 page paper   3+ page paper
  D. Are recent references required?
    Yes           No
  E. Method of content selection - e.g. student-selected, relate to cases, etc.?
   
  F. Audience - Who assesses the student’s written performance?
    Peer Assessment     Faculty Assessment     Other

4.  Extra Course Activities
  What expectations do you have for the student to demonstrate participation in the course (e.g. small group activities, seminars, thoughtful questions, providing resources, journal club, etc.)?
    Chief resident(s) or radiology faculty may assign reading material in radiology to enhance the students' learning experience. The student is expected to attend (and participate) in noon resident conferences and journal club meetings to gain experience in group discussions. There may be "online" assignments that recently have become part of radiology training.

5.  Other Modes of Evaluation
  Please explain below.
  At the end of the preceptorship, the students will meet with the radiology program director and have the opportunity to discuss their experience in radiology.

 

6.  Stipend Availability
  Yes           No           Maybe

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