Preceptor: Matthew Young, DO
Contact: Evelyn Espinosa, MS, Evelyn.Espinosa@NYULangone.org
Telephone: 212-263-6737

Prerequisites: None

Who should enroll in this elective?

Students who have a general interest in diagnostic radiology

Students who are considering Diagnostic Radiology as a career

Clinical sites

Bellevue Hospital, Tisch Hospital, Perlmutter Cancer Center, Ambulatory Care Center, E 41st St, CBI, and NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital

Description

This is an introductory 2-week elective that seeks to introduce students to the field of Diagnostic Radiology. Students will be expected to gain a broad understanding of the core principles, foundational knowledge, and essential skills relevant to the specialty through encounters with a diverse range of cases reflective of this specialty. Students will gain this experience through a focus on the appropriate use of imaging in patient care, imaging modalities all clerkship students should be familiar with, and interpretive skill building. Students will also gain exposure to cutting edge CT and MRI technology found here at NYU and will discover the rapidly evolving application of artificial intelligence in diagnostic radiology. Students will develop a consistent, high-yield approach to imaging exams across subspecialties, incorporating a mixture of independent learning, small group and large group activities.

Objectives of the Elective

By the end of this elective, through daily contact with patients and didactics, you will:

1. Gain a deeper understanding of the field of diagnostic radiology, building on your pre-clerkship and clerkship experiences, through a broad exposure to multiple imaging modalities
2. Learn about indications for imaging exams and radiology procedures
3. Gain insight into the interdisciplinary nature of this specialty and how radiologists interact with other medical disciplines to provide comprehensive patient care
4. Explore the option of diagnostic radiology as a career choice

Key Responsibilities of the Student While on Elective

By enrolling in this  elective, you have agreed to:

1. Participate in at least 35 contact hours of education each week
2. Provide communication of any excused absences to the Office of Student Affairs (excused absence form) and to the elective coordinator, in a timely fashion 
3. Arrive in a timely fashion to all locations to which you are assigned  
4. Participate in daily read-outs with residents and attendings
5. Attend all didactics provided for trainees, as outlined below

Key Responsibilities of the preceptor/residents/faculty while you are on Elective

By accepting your enrollment in this  elective, the department has agreed to:

1. Clearly communicate their expectations of you
2. Maintain a supportive clinical learning environment 
3. Ensure that you have access to a broad case mix and clinical experience  
4. Provide the education necessary for you to gain an understanding of the patients and pathology reflective of this specialty
5. Provide feedback on your clinical skills

Didactic Program

Orientation/General Radiology
Read-Out Session: Thoracic Imaging (2)
Read-Out Session: Abdominal Imaging (2)
Read-Out Session: Neuroradiology (2)
Read-Out Session: Breast Imaging
Read-Out Session: Musculoskeletal Radiology
Read-Out Session: Pediatric Radiology

Weekly Schedule

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Orientation/General (10AM–12PM)	3 times/week Subspecialty Reading Room Shadowing - pending student choice (9:30AM–12PM)	3 times/week Subspecialty Reading Room Shadowing - pending student choice (9:30AM–12PM)	3 times/week Subspecialty Reading Room Shadowing - pending student choice (9:30AM–12PM)	3 times/week Subspecialty Reading Room Shadowing - pending student choice (9:30AM–12PM)

Method of Evaluation

Pass/Fail. Pass requires the following: completion of all assigned learning modules and screencasts in preparation for group activities; participation in small group sessions (team-based imaging case reviews); participation in large group “read-out sessions.”

Scheduling Information

Duration: 2 Weeks 

Months Offered: March, May, August, October

Student point of contact before start of elective: Matthew Young, DO

On day 1, students report to: Bellevue Hospital, Building D, 1st Floor, Learning Lab Conference Room 2

Students per elective block: 20