Radiology away rotation.

[tenau12]

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I got a chance to do an away rotation at UCSF in radiology. However, the general radiology course is full as well as IR even though I applied early last month. (for october dates!!) So, I chose to do Neuroradiology since I do have some interest in this field. However, it's difficult to pin down sub specialties as med student. Is it worth it to do an away rotation in a specialized field just because there aren't spots left in general radiology course? I would have to fly over there and live in a really expensive area.

Here's there catalogue:
http://www.medschool.ucsf.edu/visitingstudents/departments/radiology.aspx
I am talking about course 140.19.

 

[DrBowtie]

What is your goal? What are your stats? That is most important.

 

[drizzt3117]

From an educational perspective, it would be a good experience; you'd get to work with perhaps the preeminent neuroradiologist in the country. As far as helping your application, that totally depends if you're competitive for UCSF; if you aren't, it's probably not worth going. I did an away there in AI last summer and it was a great experience.

I got a chance to do an away rotation at UCSF in radiology. However, the general radiology course is full as well as IR even though I applied early last month. (for october dates!!) So, I chose to do Neuroradiology since I do have some interest in this field. However, it's difficult to pin down sub specialties as med student. Is it worth it to do an away rotation in a specialized field just because there aren't spots left in general radiology course? I would have to fly over there and live in a really expensive area.

Here's there catalogue:
http://www.medschool.ucsf.edu/visitingstudents/departments/radiology.aspx
I am talking about course 140.19.

 

[tenau12]

Stats:
Step 1: high 260s.
Low-tier east coast school.
Honors and high passes for all 3rd year rotations.
Have published an article (in rads). CME type of journal.
Have extensive physics and math knowledge hence my interest in rads. Know about MR sequences.

 

[drizzt3117]

Stats:
Step 1: high 260s.
Low-tier east coast school.
Honors and high passes for all 3rd year rotations.
Have published an article (in rads). CME type of journal.
Have extensive physics and math knowledge hence my interest in rads. Know about MR sequences.

The biggest problem I have with the away is the timing. It's too late for a letter, so it'd only be effective at getting you a shot at SF. While it might help if you do well, keep in mind the selection committee is heavily from AI.

 

[tenau12]

The biggest problem I have with the away is the timing. It's too late for a letter, so it'd only be effective at getting you a shot at SF. While it might help if you do well, keep in mind the selection committee is heavily from AI.

Well there is no AI in radiology. I suppose you are talking about the general course with 'important' people. I had the same thought as you did. I am basically flying out there and paying $800ish dollars for living plus some for food to meet neuroradiologists. I don't know...I mean I wouldn't be able to get in touch with many of the mainstream folks as well people in the selection committee. However, I would like to do my residency in california.

 

[drizzt3117]

Well there is no AI in radiology. I suppose you are talking about the general course with 'important' people. I had the same thought as you did. I am basically flying out there and paying $800ish dollars for living plus some for food to meet neuroradiologists. I don't know...I mean I wouldn't be able to get in touch with many of the mainstream folks as well people in the selection committee. However, I would like to do my residency in california.

AI = abdominal imaging. Qayyum and Avrin are both in AI.