|C400  Diagnostic Radiology - MMC (Moses), JMC (Jacobi), and LIJMC | C501  Pediatric Radiology - Jacobi Medical Center | C502  Diagnostic Radiology | C508  Emergency Radiology - Jacobi Medical Center | C509  Musculoskeletal Radiology - Orthopaedic, Rheumatologic - Plain film, CT, MR | C510  Neuroradiology - Montefiore Medical Center | C511  Ultrasound Division, Dept. Of Radiology - Montefiore Medical Center | C600  Radiology (Subinternship) - Montefiore Medical Center|

This basic elective in diagnostic radiology replaces the three clerkships previously required in the year. Its purpose is to familiarize the student with imaging procedures, their important in the diagnostic armamentaria, and with an intelligent approach to order imaging studies and filling out imaging consultation requests in a manner that will aid the radiologist in making as precise a diagnosis as possible. The student will understand the physical consequences to the patient and final impact on society of specific imaging studies. The student will achieve sufficient understand of common imaging studies to be able to engage in a more meaningful dialog with the radiologist consultant. The student will attend didactic lectures specifically for the students and participate procedures will enable the student to understand the stress
patients have to endure in these procedures as well as give the student a better three dimensional idea of imaging anatomy. The student will participate in image interpretation in an active manner. The student will be assessed by the attendings and residents with whom they interact, and a quiz may be given at the completion of the elective.

In addition, the student may undertake a research project with one of the faculty members. Such a project may require additional time and/or ongoing work after the elective is complete. If suitable, the project may be submitted for publication.

 Dr. Marjorie Stein, MMC (718-920-4070) 
 All Modules except 1B & 2A.
 Minimum of 3 students, Maximum of 6 students.

 Dr. Melvin Zelefsky, JMC (718-918-4595) 
 All Modules, except 1B
 Maximum of 6 students.

 Dr. Edward Wind, LIJMC (718-470-3403) 
 All Modules except 1B, 2A and 4B.
 Half Module Only
 Minimum of 2 students, Maximum 8 students.
 
Students interested in this elective please list your time periods first then your choices of sites. Students must contact their individual site for time and place to report on the first day of this elective.

The pediatric radiology elective services primarily to acquaint the student with an appropriate clinic-radiological approach to problem solving in the pediatric patient, based on a knowledge of normal, departures from normal, and a familiarity with audiological tools and methods. About half the time is spent working along with one of the pediatric radiology faculty members either in patient care or in tutorial. The remainder of the time is spent in conference or carrying out library-research assignments.

Dr. Harold S. Goldman JMC   (718-918-4968)
All Modules except 1A, 1B, 2A & 2B
Half Modules
Full-Time
Maximum 2
On the first day of elective the student should meet in Room BS-53 - Jacobi Medical Center - 8:15 A.M.

This elective, designed to emphasize the practical role of diagnostic radiology and patient management and the relationship of radiology to the other clinical disciplines. Observation and participation in roentgenographic interpretations, radiological procedures, clinical conferences, seminars and formal presentations are the methods of learning during this elective course, with the availability of teaching films. This course is available at the Jack D. Weiler Hospital of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

Dr. J. DiVito/N. Haramati - WHAECOM (904-2965)
Half Modules, Full-Time, Maximum 2
All Modules except 1B & 4A
On the first day of elective students should meet WHAECOM-Rm 3 006-9:00A.M.

The emergency radiology elective is designed to familiarize the student with all imaging modalities of use in acutely ill patients. This will include the interpretation of emergency room x-ray and CT scans of acutely ill patients. In addition the student will observe all further procedures carried out on the admitted patient as well as attend all radiology conferences.

The subinternship elective will include about half time with the attending radiologist reviewing studies performed on ER patients, one fourth of the period will be spend with house staff and one forth in conference with radiology residents and attendings. In addition, the student may be asked to research any ongoing projects in emergency radiology.

Dr. Noel Nathanson - Jacobi Medical Center (918-4593)
All Modules
Half Modules
Maximum 2 students
Students must contact Dr. Nathanson prior to signing up  for this elective.
Students to contact Department for time and place of meeting.

This elective will introduce the student to the world of musculoskeletal disorders. The emphasis is placed on the understanding of the diseases as well as their radiographic presentations and modifications caused by therapeutic intervention. Biomechanics and cellular biology are crucial to the understanding of both orthopedic and rheumatologic disorders and their radiographic features are explained using these concepts. The optimal approaches to the radiologic evaluation is stressed. Imaging studies, especially CT and MR are integral parts of this elective.

C510  Neuroradiology - Montefiore Medical Center

The Neuroradiology elective consists of daily film review sessions in CT and MR imaging in addition to review of neuroradiologic special procedures, i.e. myelography and angiography. Emphasis is placed on head and neck and neuroanatomy in the various imaging modalities, including detailed reviews of the pertinent vascular anatomy.

Clinical case material is reviewed in consideration of differential diagnoses and indications for further diagnostic evaluation.

Weekly combined conference are held with the neurology and neurosurgery clinical services, and there are two training level conferences held weekly. Once familiar with imaging anatomy, and clinical indications for procedures, students may observe these procedures under the direct supervision of faculty.

Dr. Jacqueline A. Bello (920-4030)
All Modules except 1B, 1 student
On the First day of elective, students should meet at M.C. (Moses Division) Department of Radiology 8:00 a.m.

This elective will serve to familiarize the student with Ultrasound scanning techniques and image interpretation. Emphasis will be on acquiring anatomical concepts and an appreciation of how pathology departs from normal. The student will be expected to first observe scanning in the examining room, and then to acquire hands on skill in performing the ultrasound examinations.

Approximately half the time will be spent with the attendings and fellows in film interpretation and conferences. Correlation between ultrasound, other imaging modalities, and pathology will be made if it is appropriate. There will also be opportunity for the student to engage in research if desired.

Dr. Mordecai Koenigsberg and Staff
Weiler Division (718) 904-2322, 2329
Moses Division (718) 920-4070, 5511
All Modules
Full or Half Modules
Maximum 2 students
Students must contact Dr. Koengisberg for time and place of meeting.

This subinternship/elective allows the student access to daily film interpretation procedures and, if desired by the student an active part in the procedural aspects of Diagnostic Radiology. Daily morning and afternoon teaching conferences are held. Teaching films, teaching slides and reading materials supplement the teaching program.

All efforts will be made to accommodate the student in his choice of subspecialty or subspecialties. He will be assigned to the chief of the particular specialty, and may participate in general radiological interpretations, conferences and seminars. If desired by the student a small research project will be assigned during this module.

Dr. Marjorie Stein (718-920-4070)
Prerequisite - Radiology Clerkship
All Modules except 1B, 2A
Half or Full Modules
Maximum 2
Students must contact Department for time and place of meeting.