4th yr radiology rotation

[JPJ13]

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What do I need to know and where can I find the information? I don't need to look like an all-star, just enough to not bring shame to my school.

 

[penguin24]

What do I need to know and where can I find the information? I don't need to look like an all-star, just enough to not bring shame to my school.

Many programs use VSAS, or if you're interested in a particular program that isn't, go to their radiology website and there should be a section for 'visiting students'. What I did was just Google 'x university school of medicine radiology visiting medical student' and it took me right to the page. Then you just follow the instructions to apply for the slot. It can be a pain to get all the necessary paperwork, but it's worth it.

 

[JPJ13]

I apologize for not being clear, but I have a rotation already scheduled. I just want to know where can I find resources to prepare for the rotation coming up? What are the key teaching points/pimp question that I should be aware of?

 

[RisingSun]

I apologize for not being clear, but I have a rotation already scheduled. I just want to know where can I find resources to prepare for the rotation coming up? What are the key teaching points/pimp question that I should be aware of?

Get Learning Radiology by Herring. I've also heard good things about Radiology Recall, but don't have it myself so can't say either way.

G'luck!

 

[docmd2010]

also felson's is an excellent resource for chest. u'll look like a bad***** when you can read a cxr the way felson teaches you. seriously get this book, it will take you 3 days max to get through it, and you'll be far ahead of ure peers at reading a chest radiograph.

 

[RisingSun]

I think that many medstudents with upcoming rads rotations don't know what to get. I'm kind of in that boat. There are tons of books out there but many/most are not appropriate for the 3rd/4th year student doing a month rotation. Looking through old threads last night, here are some of the most suggested books:

General/Intro
- Learning Radiology by Herring - highly recommended by many, inexpensive, user friendly, based off of learning radiology website
- Squire's Fundamentals of Radiology - seems to be the general textbook that many rotations have their student's buy

Chest
- Chest Radiology:Essentials by Collins and Stern
- Felson's Principles of Chest Roentgenology

Neuro
- Neuroradiology Companion by Castillo

Interventional
- There appears to be no good intro text for IR stuff. Too bad because I think that a lot of us would like experience IR during our rotations.
- textbook by Valji seems to be most commonly used resource. It is expensive and (I haven't seen it) but probably overkill for a med student spending one or two weeks in IR.

General Atlas: Everyone needs a good atlas of nl anatomy
- Imaging Atlas of Human Anatomy by Weir and Abrahams - excellent, inexpensive imaging atlas, has all modalities, every image is labeled
- Anatomy in Diagnostic Imaging by Fleckenstein - again, excellent and relatively inexpensive, everything is labeled

I'm sure there are others but that is what I gleaned from older threads and what I have myself.

Please add further suggestions and comments so that we can make this a useful thread for others in the future.👍

 

[Vince]

I apologize for not being clear, but I have a rotation already scheduled. I just want to know where can I find resources to prepare for the rotation coming up? What are the key teaching points/pimp question that I should be aware of?

I'll give you the same advice I give visiting students rotating through our department.

If you are going into Radiology, read Squire's. It's bigger but you could prob get through a big chunk of it in a month.

If you are not going into Radiology, a textbook that is good is Gunderman's Essential Radiology. Also, Felson's Guide to Chest Roentgenology is a must....it's called A Programmed Text and is a small book that you could get through in a weekend. Consider Emergency Radiology by Wiest as well....solid.

Vince
PGY5 Radiology Resident

 

[Zweihander]

Squire's and Felson's are both excellent resources for a beginner. If you can get through those two books in a month long rotation you'll know far more than most medical students do about radiology, and also probably a good deal more than a lot of interns.

 

[scottp]

What about Clinical Radiology Made Ridiculously Simple? The reviews I've read thus far have been good. Anyone here use it?

http://www.amazon.com/Clinical-Radi...=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1261935240&sr=1-1

 

[Jonathan13180]

I agree with everyone's posts so far, and as a 4th year applying for rads who just completed another elective I thought I would share my two cents:

First, I think it depends on whether or not you plan on applying to radiology.

If NOT:: I would read Felson's Intro to chest x-ray and then take out Learning Radiology. Even though youre not applying for rads, youll need to be able to read xrays regardless of which field you choose. These texts are excellent and should serve you well. Other than that, just try to read a topic every night.

IF APPLYING FOR RADS:: As above, but also: I would read Squire's. Im not a big fan, but many people find this a great resource and youll have to decide for yourself. It never hurts to start reading Brant and Helms. Most places will have copies and you can just photocopy whichever chapters you need. The biggest thing (at least to this naive med student) is to read EVERY night. If you see a case with a resident, go home and read about the general topic (neuro, peds, etc).

The other big thing to do, if interested in rads, is to show interest...ask questions (when appropriate), dont annoy the residents while they are busy, and stay as late as possible.

Again, what prior posters have stated are pretty much dead-on. If you have any questions, you can PM me.

Best of luck

 

[sammyusc]

Can anyone tell me what I should be reading or what I can do to prepare for my upcoming IR rotation on Monday??! I am a 4th yr medstudent applying to rads and really want to shine!

Thank you!