Radiology Elective Course Description
| Course Name: | Diagnostic Radiology (no longer offered; effective 1/11/18) |
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| Course Number: | RA-400 |
| Elective Type: | C |
| Coordinator(s): | Contact Medical Education Office @ 413-447-2715 Stephanie Wade swade@bhs1.org |
| Department: | Radiology |
| Sites Available: | Berkshire Medical Center |
| Months Offered: | E1-M12 |
| Number of Students / Month: | 2 |
| Prerequisites: | 4th year student |
| Enrollment Process: | Approval from coordinator required; email approval to electives@umassmed.edu to schedule |
| Elective Description: The goal of this radiology elective is to acquaint the medical student with modern methods of diagnostic imaging, including routine roentgenography, fluoroscopy, ultrasound imaging, nuclear medicine imaging, CT scanning, special procedures, including interventional radiology. The object is to make the medical student aware of the importance of choosing appropriate means for solving diagnostic problems and relating this to cost effectiveness. | |
| Note: NA | |
| Location: Berkshire Medical Center, 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 | |
| Website: http://www.umassmed.edu/radiology/ | |