Radiology
Introduction to Abdominal Imaging Research
RADI 33800 | VAR Units
- Elective Type: Non-Clinical
- Primary Instructor: Dr. Abraham Dachman
- Contact: Mandy Velligan| 2-3550 | mvelligan@radiology.bsd.uchicago.edu
- Location on first day: Q-208 (please see Mandy Velligan)
- Included in Lottery: No
- Last Reviewed: February 15, 2008
Overview
Research elective full-time. Research opportunities exist with Dr. Dachman in clinical and laboratory abdominal imaging.
Objectives
The student is expected to participate in ongoing research in clinical or laboratory abdominal imaging.
Evaluation
Based primarily on participation, but may include observational and writing skills. 2 weeks - 50 credits, 1 month -100 credits, and 1 quarter - 300 credits.
Offered:
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | ||
| PM | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 |
Schedule Notes
Arranged with instructor. Contact Dr. Dachman directly by email at ahdachma@uchicago.edu if considering this elective. The elective will involve a project related to CT Virtual Colonoscopy or some other abdominal CT project, tailored to the experience of the applicant and subject to availability of Dr. Dachman to mento a student during the elective period. Students considering a summer research elective are encouraged to apply for this elective simultaneously in order to maximize research productivity during the summer elective
Ideally, this is a full-time elective, 8am-5pm. More limited time restrictions will be considered however.
All other start and finish dates must be pre-arranged and approved.
Course Limitations and Prerequisites
Maximum Students Enrolled: Variable - Based on project availability.
Eligibility:
- First Year
- Second Year
- Fourth Year
- Visiting Student (from LCME Accredited Medical Schools Only)
Prerequisites: None