Radiology
Medical Imaging
RADI 30600 | 75 Units
- Selective Type: Basic Science
- Primary Instructor: Dr. Christopher Straus
- Contact: Mandy Velligan | 2-3550 | mvelligan@radiology.bsd.uchicago.edu
- Location on first day: BSLC 001 (please see Mandy Velligan to sign in)
- Included in Lottery: Yes
- Last Reviewed: February 29, 2008
Overview
Designed primarily for fourth year medical students who are not planning careers in radiology. This course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of medical imaging, one of the most challenging and dynamic disciplines in contemporary medicine.
Objectives
To provide students with an opportunity to review and consolidate basic science knowledge in the areas of anatomy and pathophysiology, utilizing imaging studies in paradigmatic clinical contexts. To enable students to refine their diagnostic reasoning skills, employing medical imaging case studies as a means of exploring such factors as the sensitivity, specificity, risks and costs of imaging protocols, with an emphasis on integrating imaging (and other diagnostic modalities) as effectively and efficiently as possible into patient care. To equip students with basic skills of radiologic interpretation that will enhance their understanding and performance during pos-graduate medical training.
Evaluation
Attendance, participation and performance.
Offered:
- March
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Course Limitations and Prerequisites
Maximum Students Enrolled: 35
- Eligibility:
- Fourth year
- Prerequisites:
- Other: Consent of Elective Coordinator