Course Overview

The senior medical student's objectives for this course are 1) to develop a working knowledge of the role that each medical imaging modality plays with respect to the diagnostic evaluation and treatment of patients, 2) to understand basic concepts of medical imaging science, instrumentation, and radiation safety, insofar as they relate to patient care decisions and to patient / employee safety, 3) to gain an appreciation of how different examinations are performed, particularly with respect to preparing patients to undergo the examinations, and 4) to learn basic principles of medical image interpretation relevant to one's future role as a practicing physician.

The student will gain first hand experience by rotating through each of the following medical imaging services: Chest Imaging (CT and plain film), Abdominal Imaging (CT, MRI, ultrasound), GI and GU (plain film and fluoroscopy), Neuro Imaging (CT, MRI, fluoroscopy), Vascular-Interventional Radiology, Nuclear Medicine (general, cardiac, and PET/CT), Pediatric Imaging (all modalities), Musculoskeletal imaging (plain film, CT, MRI, fluoroscopy), and Emergency Radiology. There will be daily conferences consisting of didactic lectures and unknown case presentations. The student is responsible for preparing three current clinical cases for in-class presentation. Grading is based upon a 100 point scale: 50 points objective final exam, 30 points practical diagnosis exam, and 20 points divided between clinical case presentations and in-class participation. Exams are based upon required reading, lectures, in-class presentations, and the clinical rotations. It is required that participants be present on the last day of the rotation to take the final exam.

Up to eight students may take the course per four-week period. Interested students should contact the Course Coordinator to determine availability.

A. Instructor of Record:

Rosalie Hagge, MS, MD
Assistant Professor of Radiology
4860 Y Street, Suite 3100
Sacramento, CA 95817

Office: Davis Tower 1893B
Hours: By appointment (see Course Coordinator)
Email: rosalie.hagge@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu
Best contact methods: Course coordinator, by appointment, or drop by in person at Nuclear Medicine reading room during working hours. Other contact methods: email (slower), voice mail (not available)

B. Course Coordinator:

Sandra Baum (Sandy)
Office: Davis Tower 1707
Phone: 916-703-2261 (voice mail)
Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Email: sandra.baum@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu
Best contact method: email

RDI 473: Neuroradiology
Instructor: Richard Latchaw, MD
Responsible Agent: Sandy Baum, 916-703-2261, sandra.baum@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu
Course Duration: 2 weeks or 4 weeks
Quarters: I,II,III, IV
Units 3 or 6 depending on the length of the rotation
Location: UCDMC

RDI 474: Pediatrics Radiology
Instructor: Sandra Gorges, MD
Responsible Agent: Sandy Baum, 916-703-2261, sandra.baum@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu
Course Duration : 2 weeks or 4 weeks
Quarters: I,II,III, IV
Units 3 or 6 depending on the length of the rotation
Location: UCDMC
Prerequisites: Must be 4^th year medical student

RDI 475: MSK
Instructor: John Hunter, MD
Responsible Agent: Sandy Baum, 916-703-2261, sandra.baum@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu
Course Duration : 2 weeks or 4 weeks
Quarters: I,II,III, IV
Units 3 or 6 depending on the length of the rotation
Location: ACC

RDI 476: Interventional Radiology
Instructor: Daniel Link, MD
Responsible Agent: Sandy Baum, 916-703-2261, sandra.baum@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu
Course Duration : 2 weeks or 4 weeks
Quarters: I,II,III, IV
Units 3 or 6 depending on the length of the rotation
Location: UCDMC
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor

RDI 477: Ultrasound
Instructor: John McGahan, MD
Responsible Agent: Sandy Baum, 916-703-2261, sandra.baum@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu
Course Duration : 2 weeks or 4 weeks
Quarters: I,II,III, IV
Units 3 or 6 depending on the length of the rotation
Location: UCDMC
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor

RDI 478: Abdominal
Instructor: Ramit Lamba, MD
Responsible Agent: Sandy Baum, 916-703-2261, sandra.baum@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu
Course Duration : 4 weeks
Quarters: I,II,III, IV
Units 3 or 6 depending on the length of the rotation
Location: UCDMC
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor

RNU 463 Nuclear Medicine
Instructor: David Shelton, MD
Responsible Agent: Sandy Baum, 916-703-2261, sandra.baum@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu
Course Duration: 2 weeks or 4 weeks
Quarters: I,II,III, IV
Units 3 or 6 depending on the length of the rotation
Location: UCDMC
Prerequisites: Completion of RDI 461 recommended.

RDI 499 Research in Diagnostic Radiology
Instructor: Staff
Responsible Agent: Sandy Baum, 916-703-2261, sandra.baum@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu
Course Duration: 2 weeks or 4 weeks
Quarters: I,II,III, IV
Units 3 or 6 depending on the length of the rotation
Location: UCDMC
Prerequisites: Statement indicating research area of interest

RNU 499 Research in Nuclear Medicine
Instructor: David Shelton, MD
Responsible Agent: Sandy Baum, 916-703-2261, sandra.baum@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu
Course Duration: 2 weeks or 4 weeks
Quarters: I,II,III, IV
Units 3 or 6 depending on the length of the rotation
Location: UCDMC