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

Prerequisites: Successful completion of the Diagnostic Radiology Introductory Elective, a Radiology Subspecialty Elective, Radiology Selective, or upon approval from faculty preceptor.

Who should enroll in this elective?

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 advanced 4-week elective that seeks to build on radiologic, and experiences gained in the pre-clerkship and clerkship years. It may be used to build upon experience from the 2-week Diagnostic Radiology Introductory Elective. Students will be expected to serve at the level of a sub-intern. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the core principles, foundational knowledge, and essential skills relevant to the specialty. Students will have the opportunity to review imaging exams independently and create a preliminary radiology report similar to a junior radiology resident, under the close supervision of dedicated radiology teaching faculty. Students should anticipate greater confidence using a PACS-based workstation, improved use of accurate imaging-based terminology, and greater experience building an imaging-based differential diagnosis. This is a full-day elective which includes one-to-one instruction at the radiology workstation. Students will also participate in resident-centered lectures and conferences to learn how to effectively communicate imaging findings to colleagues. 

Objectives of the Elective

By the end of this elective, through daily contact with imaging studies 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. Ensure your choice of diagnostic radiology as a career.

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
6. Prepare and present a chosen topic at the completion of the rotation

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 pathology reflective of this specialty
5. Provide feedback on your interpretive and dictation skills

Didactic Program

Students are expected to participate in the diagnostic radiology resident didactic program by attending the daily conferences listed below:

• 8:00AM-8:45AM:  In-person Resident Case Conference: Bellevue “H Building” 3rd Floor, room 3W3. 
• 12:00pm-12:30pm Virtual Resident Didactic Lecture 

Weekly Schedule

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Subspecialty Reading Room Shadowing	Subspecialty Reading Room Shadowing	Subspecialty Reading Room Shadowing	Subspecialty Reading Room ​​​​​​​Shadowing	Subspecialty Reading Room ​​​​​​​Shadowing

Method of Evaluation

Pass/Fail based on formative assessment of clinical skills and learning effort, participation, including case-presentation as part of sectional activities, and professionalism.

Scheduling Information

Duration: 4 Weeks 

Months Offered: June, July, August, September, October

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

On day 1, students will report to their assigned reading rooms

Students per elective block: 4