Medical Student Education

Fourth Year Electives - Radiology

Diagnostic Radiology - RAD 45020

This is a face-to-face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The student electing diagnostic radiology at The University of Tennessee Medical Center will observe radiology staff and residents performing daily radiographic work, advanced cross-sectional and nuclear imaging, fluoroscopic GI-GU procedures, and special procedures. The student will attend daily teaching rounds and work conferences. There are opportunities for oral presentations and other academic projects. The electives main goals are to educate the student regarding: (1) the broad spectrum of diagnostic imaging used in modern patient care, (2) the critical role radiologist-clinician communication plays in management (and mismanagement) of patients, (3) the imaging test-of-choice for most clinical problems, (4) radiological radiation, safety and cost issues, (5) what their patient experiences when they order various radiological procedures and tests, and (6) some basic (“ viewbox”) imaging normal and abnormals.

Duration: 2 or 4 weeks
Prior Authorization: Yes
Course Director: Rong Zeng, MD
Coordinator: Bertha Jarnagan, bjarnagi@utmck.edu

Diagnostic Radiology CE - RAD 35020

This is a face-to-face clinical rotation. This career exploration course (CE) will allow third year medical students to explore this discipline as a potential career choice. Students will be expected to display a fund of knowledge consistent with his/her level of training, demonstrate self-directed learning, thoroughness, consistency and reliability, and relate well to families, team members, and patients. The student’s level of patient care responsibility will be determined based on the student’s skill level, and at the discretion of the supervising attending.

Duration: 2 weeks
Prior Authorization: No
Course Director: Rong Zeng, MD
Coordinator: Bertha Jarnagan, bjarnagi@utmck.edu