Radiology (RADIOL)

RADIOL/B M E/MED PHYS/PHMCOL-M/PHYSICS 619 — MICROSCOPY OF LIFE

3 credits.

Survey of state of the art microscopic, cellular and molecular imaging techniques, beginning with subcellular microscopy and finishing with whole animal imaging.

RADIOL 711 — JOURNAL CLUB

1 credit.

Student Seminar and Journal club for second year students in the Medical Scientist Training Program.

RADIOL 813 — RADIOLOGY CLERKSHIP

1-2 credits.

Introduction to principles and technology of diagnostic radiology. Emphasis on fundamental interpretation skills in chest, abdominal and bone films, and in cross-sectional anatomy. Discussions focused on appropriate, cost efficient radiologic workup and image guided surgery.

RADIOL 910 — INDEPENDENT READING AND RESEARCH IN RADIOLOGY

2-8 credits.

Independent research under the supervision of faculty in the Department of Radiology. Student's research projects are individualized to meet individual student research goals within the context of faculty research needs.

Requisites: Graduate/professional standing

Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement

Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions

Last Taught: Fall 2024

Learning Outcomes: 1. Formulate a hypothesis or specific objective if study does not involve hypothesis generating research
Audience: Graduate

2. Conduct a thorough literature review of the specific research question
Audience: Graduate

3. Select and apply statistical methodologies appropriate for the proposed analyses
Audience: Graduate

4. Interpret results correctly and in context of previous findings from literature review
Audience: Graduate

RADIOL 911 — IMAGING AND EMBRYOLOGY: THE BASIC SCIENCE OF FETAL DYSMORPHOGENESIS

2 credits.

The diagnosis and management of congenital abnormality requires an understanding of the basic principles of embryology, imaging, and genetics. Replicating how patients enter the medical system, the didactic path begins with ultrasound diagnosis of fetal abnormality. The embryological basis of the fetal malformations will be examined. From this center, exposure to advanced diagnostics, such as fetal echocardiography, fetal MRI, and genetic testing and counseling. Topics extend to early postnatal care (pediatric genetics and pediatric radiology). Participate in the Meriter Perinatal Conference, learn about genetic approaches to the diagnosis of fetal malformation syndromes, and learn the rudiments of an obstetrical sonogram.

Requisites: MED SC-M 810, 811, 812, and 813

Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement

Repeatable for Credit: No

Last Taught: Spring 2024

Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate understanding of basic concepts of human dysmorphogenesis
Audience: Graduate

2. Describe various diagnostic approaches to human birth defects
Audience: Graduate

3. Apply basic concepts of embryology and genetics to developmental malformations
Audience: Graduate

4. Explain fundamentals of imaging diagnosis, with an emphasis on prenatal ultrasound
Audience: Graduate

5. Model logical thinking process to organize scientific discussion and presentation
Audience: Graduate

RADIOL 912 — INTENSIVE TRAINING IN CLINICAL ULTRASOUND: PHYSICS, ANATOMY, SKILLS, TRANSLATION TO PRACTICE

2 credits.

Intensive training in clinical ultrasound scanning, including the physical basis of the image generation, the resulting opportunities and limitations of this technique, and ultrasound anatomy and physiology. Practice scanning skills on classmates and phantoms in daily lab sessions and at the UW Simulation Center. Observe and work with expert ultrasound practitioners at clinical sites.

Requisites: MED SC-M 810, 811, 812, and 813

Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement

Repeatable for Credit: Yes, for 2 number of completions

Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe ultrasound physics and how these physical principles create opportunities, limitations, and artifacts in clinical imaging.
Audience: Graduate

2. Operate ultrasound machines, and acquire and archive different types of ultrasound images (grayscale, color Doppler, and spectral Doppler).
Audience: Graduate

3. Explain anatomy and physiology as presented in ultrasound images.
Audience: Graduate

4. Become proficient in performing and interpreting ultrasound examinations, including basic abdomen, female pelvis, lower extremity arterial/venous, aorta, FAST scan for trauma, basic echocardiography, lung, thyroid/anterior neck, and musculoskeletal (muscle, tendon).
Audience: Graduate

5. Correlate normal and pathologic findings from ultrasound examinations with expected findings from the physical examination. Explain how these techniques complement each other.
Audience: Graduate

6. Identify how ultrasound techniques can be used to solve particular clinical problems.
Audience: Graduate

7. Summarize how the ultrasound examination can be modified to answer unresolved questions.
Audience: Graduate

RADIOL 914 — PHYSICIAN FINANCIAL WELLNESS

1 credit.

Graduating medical students are faced with a wide array of financial planning and wellness challenges. The median medical student debt has continued to increase, and there is a corresponding proliferation of federal repayment and forgiveness options. Other financial planning needs, such as budgeting and insurance, also arise during this time of transition. A unique opportunity to learn key concepts around budgeting, investing, insurance, and negotiation through independent and group learning experiences. This format allows for better analysis on financial decisions and to understand the impact of these decisions on both current and future financial health and wellness.

Requisites: MED SC-M 810, 811, 812, and 813

Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement

Repeatable for Credit: No

Last Taught: Spring 2024

Learning Outcomes: 1. Define budgeting and its role in the trainees’ life
Audience: Graduate

2. Explore different budgeting techniques
Audience: Graduate

3. Create an income-adjusted and -appropriate budget for both trainees and physicians early in practice
Audience: Graduate

4. Describe how federal income-driven repayment programs work and how they interact with public service loan forgiveness
Audience: Graduate

5. Describe the requirements for public student loan forgiveness
Audience: Graduate

6. Demonstrate awareness of the NIH loan repayment programs for biomedical or biobehavioral research careers
Audience: Graduate

7. Identify the options in loan repayment (IDR and PSLF, refinancing, and forbearance and deferment)
Audience: Graduate

8. Discern the types of insurance relevant to physicians and evaluate best practices for purchasing insurance
Audience: Graduate

9. Explore basic negotiation theory and how it applies to career and salary negotiations
Audience: Graduate

10. Explore the types of retirement savings accounts and their relative utility during different stages in a physician’s career
Audience: Graduate

11. Gain an overview on how to plan for financial wellness
Audience: Graduate

12. Apply all the financial tools to real-life scenarios
Audience: Graduate

13. Identify key terms in financial literacy
Audience: Graduate

RADIOL 920 — DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY ELECTIVE

2 credits.

Familiarizes the student with the various imaging and therapeutic procedures that are performed in radiology. In addition to learning about the strengths and limitations of different imaging studies, the student should attempt to relate abnormal radiologic findings to pathophysiology with logic and confidence. Students will be given the opportunity to rotate through the section of their choice for 2 weeks in the Radiology department and are able to tailor their reading room experiences to their interests. They will engage in hands on learning activities, interactive assignments, and learn to communicate in interdisciplinary conversations about patient care when it comes to best practices with radiology.

Requisites: MED SC-M 810, 811, 812, and 813

Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement

Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions

Last Taught: Fall 2024

Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify how to apply ACR Appropriateness Criteria to all imaging and treatment decisions
Audience: Graduate

2. Communicates effectively with the Radiology team and participates in interdisciplinary conversations about patient care
Audience: Graduate

3. Identify core can’t miss diagnoses on imaging
Audience: Graduate

4. Counsel hypothetical patients on the details of relevant imaging tests, including descriptions of risks and benefits
Audience: Graduate

RADIOL 923 — CLINICAL NUCLEAR MEDICINE ELECTIVE

2 credits.

Work directly with faculty in the Nuclear Medicine section of the Department of Radiology. Broad-based experience in a variety of procedures routinely performed by the nuclear medicine service, including nuclear cardiology. Practice in building and presenting a case report.

Requisites: Graduate/professional standing

Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement

Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions

Last Taught: Fall 2024

Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of Nuclear Medicine and the overall role of this specific field in the world of Radiology
Audience: Graduate

2. Apply knowledge learned to participate in group discussions
Audience: Graduate

3. Complete a case report according to the guidelines laid out under direction the course directors
Audience: Graduate

RADIOL 924 — GENERAL RADIOLOGY ELECTIVE

2-4 credits.

Elective opportunity to study basic radiological studies and modalities. Gain proficiency in identifying normal structures and can't miss diagnoses on a chest radiograph and abdominal films as well as determining indications for advanced studies (computed tomography CT, magnetic resonance imaging MRI, ultrasound US, angiograms). Practice in building and presenting a case report.

Requisites: Graduate/professional standing

Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement

Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions

Last Taught: Fall 2024

Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of basic radiologic studies and modalities and pathology presentation within those studies
Audience: Graduate

2. Apply knowledge learned to participate in diagnostic workup of radiologic images
Audience: Graduate

3. Complete a case report according to the guidelines laid out under direction the course directors
Audience: Graduate

RADIOL 926 — INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY ELECTIVE

2-4 credits.

High-level procedural experience on a clinical interventional radiology service. Interventional radiology uniquely blends the concepts of imaging anatomy and pathophysiology to provide minimally invasive solutions to patients. Hone clinical and procedural skills while being exposed to a rich background curriculum with the goal of case report publication.

Requisites: Graduate/professional standing

Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement

Repeatable for Credit: No

Last Taught: Fall 2024

Learning Outcomes: 1. Recognize indications and contraindications for basic IR procedures.
Audience: Graduate

2. Demonstrate interventional radiology table management skills.
Audience: Graduate

3. Perform basic steps needed to obtain central venous access.
Audience: Graduate

4. Describe basics of conscious sedation including reversal medications and doses
Audience: Graduate

5. Demonstrate how to obtain informed consent.
Audience: Graduate

6. Practice skills needed for manuscript submission, review, and discussion.
Audience: Graduate

RADIOL 928 — SCREENING IN RADIOLOGY

2 credits.

Clinical experience on diagnostic radiology service. Apply population health and epidemiology principles to screening exam selection in radiology. Participate in interdisciplinary conversations surrounding patient care. Practice in patient-centered communication and in creating a case report.

Requisites: MED SC-M 810, 812, 813, and 911

Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement

Repeatable for Credit: No

Last Taught: Fall 2024

Learning Outcomes: 1. Define and describe the basic elements of a screening test
Audience: Graduate

2. Explain common misconceptions of screening tests and epidemiology
Audience: Graduate

3. Present factors that explain varying rates of screening in different countries and factors that influence decision-making in these regions
Audience: Graduate

4. List the pros and cons of different screening options and compare them to those for invasive alternatives
Audience: Graduate

5. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of screening outcomes to a hypothetical patient
Audience: Graduate

6. Predict and explain potential outcomes and associated next steps after screening to a hypothetical patient
Audience: Graduate

7. Determine the actual costs of screening to patients based on insurance coverage or lack thereof
Audience: Graduate

8. Describe potential sources of bias in screening tests including lead time bias, length time bias, and selection bias. Explain how appropriate study design for screening program evaluation can overcome these sources of bias.
Audience: Graduate

9. Calculate and define sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value of a screening test. Describe how these values will or will not be altered as the disease prevalence changes.
Audience: Graduate

10. Discuss an example of healthcare disparities related to imaging screening
Audience: Graduate