Elective Courses
General Radiology (RAD602)
Course Director: Stan Weiss, M.D.
Course Coordinator: Cheryl Papaleo
The goal of the General Radiology elective is to allow the medical student to develop an appreciation of the complexity of diagnostic imaging including an understanding of the types of studies which are available and the information they can provide. The elective is structured to provide an overview of the breadth of diagnostic imaging, invasive radiology and an introduction to the fundamentals of diagnostic radiology. This includes the basics of chest, skeletal, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary system imaging, and introduces angiography, nuclear medicine, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, ultrasound, and neuroradiology.
Didactic activities include the daily resident conferences and selected tumor board conferences. Recommended reading includes Essential Radiology and Radiology Made Ridiculously Simple.
Students are evaluated by preceptors on the basis of attendance and interest as well as on their communication, interpersonal, and professional skill set. Other criteria for evaluation include the student's participation in patient case history sessions and the scope of their medical knowledge as shown by their involvement in the interesting case session.
Nuclear Medicine (RAD603)
Course Director: Stan Weiss, M.D.
Course Coordinator: Cheryl Papaleo
The goal of the elective is to understand the basics for the clinical application of diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures to the patient population.
Didactic activities include the regular conference schedule of Nuclear Medicine and Imaging Sciences. Recommended reading includes A Clinician's Guide to Nuclear Medicine.
Student evaluations will be collated by the course director utilizing reports from both attending and resident faculty as to student participation and development.
Subspecialty Radiology (RAD610)
Course Director: Stan Weiss, M.D.
Course Coordinator: Cheryl Papaleo
This elective is intended for students who are either preparing for a career in radiology or have a particular interest in a subspecialty area of radiology. Completion of the General Radiology elective is a prerequisite.
Didactic activities include the daily resident conferences and selected tumor board conferences. Recommended reading includes Radiology Made Ridiculously Simple.
Students are evaluated by preceptors on the basis of attendance and interest as well as on their communication, interpersonal, and professional skill set. Other criteria for evaluation include the student's participation in patient case history sessions and the scope of their medical knowledge as shown by their involvement in the interesting case session.
Interventional Radiology (RAD668)
Course Director: Andrew Cantos, M.D.
Course Coordinator: Cheryl Papaleo
This elective is designed for students strongly interested in or committed to Interventional Radiology as a career. This is an immersive elective in the Interventional section, where hands-on experience can be gained performing a diverse range of vascular and nonvascular image guided, minimally invasive procedures. Students will work with residents, fellows, and attending radiologists performing interventions in almost all organ systems.
Didactic activities include the daily resident conferences and selected tumor board conferences. Recommended reading includes Handbook of Interventional Radiologic Procedures.
Students are evaluated by preceptors on the basis of attendance and interest as well as on their communication, interpersonal, and professional skill set. Other criteria for evaluation include the student's participation in patient case history sessions and the scope of their medical knowledge as shown by their involvement in the interesting case session.
Radiology Special Elective (RAD950)
Course Director: Stan Weiss, M.D.
Course Coordinator: Cheryl Papaleo
This elective is intended for students who have a particular interest in a subspecialty area of radiology. Completion of the General Radiology elective is not a prerequisite.
Didactic activities include the daily resident conferences and selected tumor board conferences. Recommended reading includes Radiology Made Ridiculously Simple.
Students are evaluated by preceptors on the basis of attendance and interest as well as on their communication, interpersonal, and professional skill set. Other criteria for evaluation include the student's participation in patient case history sessions and the scope of their medical knowledge as shown by their involvement in the interesting case session.