Course Descriptions by Department- Radiology

RDR4040, Case Studies in Radiology
RDR4100, Basic Radiology
RDR4110, Radiology Clerkship
RDR4120, Special Studies/Radiology Clerkship

Course #: RDR4040, Case Studies in Radiology
Course Type: C
Department: RDR
Duration: 4 weeks
Hours: 5
(Letter/Pass/Fail): P
 
Description: Students will develop cases for publication in a national online database of clinical radiology under the supervision of faculty. Cases will subsequently be used for student and resident education in MedpixTM. Any student (limited to 2 per block) must first have taken RDR4100 Basic Radiology as a prerequisite.
 
Site: USUB

Course #: RDR4100, Basic Radiology
Course Type: C
Department: RDR
Duration: 4 weeks
Hours: 5
(Letter/Pass/Fail): P
 
Description: A 4wk rotation including didactic lectures in the Radiology Lab/classroom at USU, clinical exposure at Walter Reed Army Medical Center or National Naval Medical Center and self study. We emphasize basics of Imaging, including an organized approach to evaluate common clinical problems, especially those involving plain film analysis of chest, abdominal, musculoskeletal and neurological abnormalities in acute care settings. Special emphasis is placed upon the basic analysis of plain films of the chest, using a systematic approach. Radiology lectures are from billeted USU faculty, as well as visiting faculty from Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP), and other local universities. Interactive quizzed are given using Audience Resounse Systems (ARS), for instant reinforcement of skills learned, in a comfortable learning environment. Abundant self-study materials are available, including computerized instruction, radiology lectures on DVD and guidance on additional research. Students contribute one case to the USU Radiology Archive: Medpix TM. Students also briefly present their case to peers on the last day of the rotation.
 
Sites: USUB

Course #: RDR4110, Radiology Clerskhip
Course Type: C
Department: RDR
Duration: 4 weeks
Hours: 5
(Letter/Pass/Fail): P
 
Description: This clerkship offers an opportunity to rotate through the radiology services of the affiliated teaching hospitals outside the National Capitol region. Students may choose to focus on several areas listed below. Students will work with staff and residents and will participate in the daily workload.
 
Comments: Radiotherapy, Nuclear Med., CT, Ultrasound, GI, GU, Neuroradiology, Chest imaging, etc.
 
Sites: BAMC, MAMC, SDMC, TAMC, WHMC, WRMC, NNMC

Course #: RDR4120, Special Studies/Radiology Clerkship
Course Type: C
Department: RDR
Duration: 4 weeks
Hours: 5
(Letter/Pass/Fail): P
 
Description: This is a four week extension to the standard radiology elective, and is not a substitute for the general elective. This program must be arranged on an individual basis between the student and the on-site coordinator with the approval of Dept. of Radiology at USUHS. Each student will contribute cases to the radiology archives.
 
Sites: MGMC, NIHB, NNMC, USUB

Contact Information

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Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
4301 Jones Bridge Road
Room A1041
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
 
FAX: 301.295.3545

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