Radiology Resident Resources


Med Student Teaching

Teaching conference start times:
Anatomy Jeopardy: 2:15pm
Rad Lab 4 (GU): 10am
Final Jeopardy: 8:30am

Rad Lab 4 Unknowns: Genitourinary

Radiology Anatomy Jeopardy

Final Jeopardy

Policy on Mistreatment of HMS Student


Learning objectives of the HMS Core Radiology course

  • Review relevant anatomy, pathophysiology, technology and performance of examinations as it relates to the daily practice of radiology.
  • Learn very basic plain film and CT interpretation and become familiar with sonography and MR.
  • or a clinical scenario, recognize the radiological examinations available, know relative appropriateness criteria (cost, radiation, sedation, time, complication(s), consent, limitations, reimbursement – where applicable), and devise a logical course of action to solve the clinical question.
  • Given a clinical scenario and radiological findings, generate an appropriate ordered differential diagnosis and a plan for management of the patient (next exam, treatment, consultation of a specialist).
  • Recognize the relevant clinical presentation as it pertains to the request for and interpretation of radiological examinations.
  • Exhibit professionalism in dealing with radiological staff and patients.
  • Recognize and reduce areas of potential error.
  • Recognize limitations in knowledge and understanding of radiological interpretation.
  • Consider a career in radiology in as much as it applies to your interests, strengths, and weaknesses.
  • Communicate the relevant clinical presentation as it pertains to the request for and interpretation of radiological examinations.
  • Become familiar with what it is that radiologists and radiological subspecialists do and how to interact with them as a clinical colleague.
  • Understand illness in the context of a patient’s life circumstances, and understand how to ensure patient engagement in care to extent possible.
  • Become familiar with and begin to manage the digital aspects of modern radiology (PACS, PowerPoint, internet, CD-ROMs, etc.), radiology terminology, and radiology interpretation and use in digital presentation/ consultation of case material.
  • Recognize aspects of patient autonomy in decision-making, communication, and cultural difference.