RADY 417: Body Imaging

This course is designed for medical students preparing to serve as practicing clinicians with a hands-on review of cases at the workstation in modalities pertaining to abdominal imaging including CT, US, MRI, X-ray, and Fluoroscopy. The course includes an independent review of cases as well as some direct interactive teaching at a workstation independently or with residence, fellows, and/or senior staff radiologists (as allowed by time, workroom space, and social distance regulations). Students will have the opportunity to observe diagnostic procedures such as ultrasound-guided biopsies, fluoroscopic catheter and enteric barium examinations. The schedule allows for dedicated on site self-learning beginning with On-Line videos followed by several interactive case reviews and learning modules. Throughout the month, the student will gain knowledge of normal anatomy and develop diagnostic differentials based on organ and disease-specific conditions. In addition, one will become familiar with modality specific terminology and learn how different conditions appear in each modality. This course is designed to provide the experience and scope of work associated with the role of an Abdominal Radiologist pertaining to patient care and their interaction with clinical colleagues and is a great opportunity for those students considering a career in this field. The first CT Anatomy Case has been included as a sample.