Radiology
Essentials of Medical Imaging
RADI 30500 | 50 Units
- Elective Type: Clinical
- Primary Instructor: Dr. Christopher Strauss
- Contact: Mandy Velligan | 2-3550 | mvelligan@radiology.bsd.uchicago.edu
- Location on first day: TBA
- Included in Lottery: No
- Last Reviewed: February 15, 2007
Overview
This course is designed primarily to introduce radiological imaging principles and image interpretation for second-year medical students who have just finished with CPP&T. The course is designed to follow CPP&T in mid April, adding to their basic knowledge on one of the most intriguing and dynamic specialties in contemporary medicine. Sessions are structured to cover basic principles of image interpretation by organ approach and diagnostic reasoning. Identify effective use of imaging in the medical practice, gain understanding of various imaging modalities (plain radiographs, contrast radiology, ultrasound, computed topography, etc. The course will emphasize basic common clinical scenarios they will encounter during clinical work starting that summer. An additional effort to prepare the students for Boards Part 1 imaging questions will be covered.
Objectives
Students should learn the basic principles of image interpretation and diagnostic reasoning, and the effective use of imaging in medical practice.
Evaluation
Grading is based on a midterm and final exam, attendance, participation, and performance.
Offered:
- May
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Course Limitations and Prerequisites
Maximum Students Enrolled: 40
- Eligibility:
- First Year
Second Year
- Prerequisites:
- None