| Selectives Type:
Basic Science |
Selective
Title
Radiology Research (BSHS Credit) |
Course Number
RADU-4020 |
| Prerequisites:
Successful completion of all Year 3 requirements |
Responsible Faculty Director:
Andrea Tenreiro
Other Faculty:
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Contact
Information
aftenrei@utmb.edu
Coordinator: Lycia Champagne-Buckley (lcchampa@utmb.edu)
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Periods
Offered
1-7, 9-13
excluding holiday period 8 |
Maximum
Enrollment
1 |
| Learning Objectives |
1. Establish a research topic in Diagnostic Radiology, specifically in Breast Imaging, during the first week of the rotation, to provide a written product (case report, literature review) at the end of the four-week selective.
2. Conduct a literature review using medical databases to identify relevant peer-reviewed articles on that topic.
3. Demonstrate understanding of the critical role of imaging in the diagnosis and management of diverse clinical conditions.
4. Gain experience in academic writing, including but not limited to the organization of scientific content, clarity of communication and proper citation practices. If applicable, the final product may be submitted for publication.
5. Demonstrate professional conduct during the selective through timely progress, responsiveness to feedback and completion of the final written product. |
| Describe the qualifications
background and career goals or interests of students who would benefit
from the course: |
| Students interested in a career in radiology will benefit from this selective. |
| Description of course
activities |
1. The student will prepare a written report with the possibility of submission for publication.
2. The students’ duties include chart/imaging review, literature review, and presentation.
3. The student may attend departmental noon conferences.
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| Proposed time
requirement (%) for the student activities per 40-hour week: |
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Activity |
Percent of Activity |
| Faculty
contact time |
10-15% |
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Self-directed study |
60-70% |
| Data
collection/analysis |
20-30% |
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Other
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Method of student evaluation
Check all that apply - complete appropriate section(s) only:
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1. Grading |
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| A. |
Please specify your grading criteria for outstanding performance: |
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The student will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis. Criteria will include quality of written report, attendance at meetings and grand rounds, and discussions with faculty and staff. |
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2. Written Assignment (Homework,
projects, notes, papers, abstracts, etc.) |
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A. |
Frequency of written assignment(s) |
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At least one written report will be required. |
| B. |
Type of written assignment |
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Seminars or tutorials culminating in a research
paper. |
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Basic science research plus documented written
report. |
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Humanities, social sciences, biostatistical or
epidemiological research culminating in a scholarly paper or written
report. |
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Clinically-based written reports focusing on a basic
science or humanities problem. |
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Journal club written reports |
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Grant proposals |
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Literature review |
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Oral presentation plus written report. |
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Other modality with a self-directed, scholarly
research component culminating in a written report. |
| C. |
Format of written assignment |
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The report will be typed and double-spaced with a list of references. |
| D. |
Method of content selection (student-selected,
assigned, relate to cases, etc.) |
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Faculty and student selected. |
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3. Oral Presentation |
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A. |
Frequency / duration of presentation(s)? |
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Will present data/analysis on a weekly basis to faculty. Final paper may be presented in a national radiology conference and possibly a noon conference. |
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B. |
Type and format of presentation |
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National radiology conference. |
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D. |
Assessment - Who assesses the student's
presentation performance? |
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Self-assessment
Peer
assessment
Faculty
assessment |
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E. |
Method of content selection |
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Student-selected
topic
Assigned
topic |
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4. Professionalism |
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What expectations do you have for the
student to demonstrate participation in the elective (e.g. small group
activities, seminars, thoughtful questions, providing resources, journal
club, resident lecture attendance)?
The instructor will discuss principles of appropriate attribution and
the referencing of literature with the student. The student is expected
to understand and to adhere to the principle that all presented work
must be solely the student’s own. |
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The faculty involved will provide supervision and advice regarding appropriateness of case selection, review and critique of written report and literature reference. |
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5. Other Modes of Evaluation |
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Please explain below. |
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