Medical Student Education

When you train with our faculty, we’ll augment your understanding of radiology, providing you with essential knowledge that you’ll tap throughout your career.

Elective Courses

Our electives let you pursue clinical and research experiences tailored to your interests.

  • RGY 800 An Introduction to Diagnostic Radiology - Clinical Preceptorship, 4 credits

    The goal of this rotation is to allow students to have firsthand exposure to the practice of diagnostic radiology so they may more intelligently utilize diagnostic imaging for their future careers or, perhaps, be stimulated to enter radiology.

    The emphasis is on diagnostic imaging. This elective affords the students an opportunity to acquaint themselves with the biological effects of radiation, radiation protection, the indications and contraindications, and preparations for a wide variety of imaging studies and procedures, which include plain films, computer tomography (CT), ultrasound, and MRI. Emphasis is made on correlating the clinical with the imaging findings. In addition, students are exposed to a variety of interventional and therapeutic procedures, to audiovisual aids, and to teaching files.

    Students completing this program should be able to effectively and judiciously use diagnostic radiology services in their future medical practices. Their own ability to recognize and interpret pathology as seen on radiographic examinations will be significantly enhanced.

    This course is recommended for students who are pursuing a residency/career in radiology.

    Prerequisites: MS3 or MS4

    Modules: A - M Blocks: 1-4

    Number of students: 3

    Course Director: Thomas Bevilacqua, MD

    Course Coordinator: Rachel Taylor

  • RGY 804 Oncologic Radiology, 4 credits

    The goal of this rotation is to introduce students to the practice of high level diagnostic and interventional radiology to assist with their utilization of radiology in their future careers. This rotation may also foster an interest in radiology as a possible career choice. This course is recommended for students who are pursuing a residency/career in radiology.

    Prerequisites: MS3 or MS4

    Modules: M4s accepted only in A - D (fall); I - K (spring)  

    Blocks: M3s accepted in 1-2A (fall), 3B-4A(spring)

    Number of students: 2

    Course Director: Thomas Laudico, DO

    Course Coordinator:  Nicolette Balcerzak

  • RGY 890 Course At Other University, 4 credits

    Prior approval is required. By arrangement with other facility and department of radiology.

    Prerequisite: MS4

    Modules: A - M

    Number of students: 10

    Course Coordinator: Rachel Taylor