Goals and Objectives - CT/MR
Educational Goals and Objectives of the University of Washington
Diagnostic Radiology Residency Training
In Computed Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Imaging
MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE BASED OBJECTIVES:
1. The resident will be introduced to the basic CT and MRI techniques and protocols and to the indications for specific examinations.
2. The resident will learn basic cross-sectional anatomy and will learn to differentiate normal from abnormal and to develop a differential diagnosis for abnormal findings.
3. First and 2nd years are expected to present and write up 2 mini-case reports during each CT/MR rotation. The case must include mindscape notes, lab values, a short history, imaging findings, and discussion with references. These cases are a contributing factor to the resident’s evaluations.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
1. Initial experience also will include performing CT-guided interventional procedures, such as biopsy and fluid collection drainage.
ROTATION BOOK REFERENCES:
1st and 2nd year residents have the following required reading during their rotation:
Computed Body Tomography with MRI Correlation. Joseph K.T. Lee, Stuart S. Sagel, Robert J. Stanley, Jay P Heiken, Eds. 3rd Ed. Lippincott-Raven, Philadelphia, 1998.
Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance of the Thorax. David P. Naidich, W. Richard Webb, Nestor L. Muller, Glenn A. Krinsky, Elias A. Zerhouni, Stanley S. Siegelman, Georgeann McGuinness. 3rd Ed. Lippincott-Raven, Philadelphia, 1999.
High-resolution CT of the lung. W. Richard Webb, Nestor L. Muller, David P. Naidich. 3rd. Ed. Lippincott-Raven, Philadelphia, 2001.
The following journals are also required and residents are encouraged to keep up with trends in both CT and MR:
Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography, RadioGraphics, Radiology, and AJR – online.
Advanced Rotation (Years III, IV) HMC and UW:
MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE BASED OBJECTIVES:
1. The resident will become proficient at running a busy CT/MRI service, performing consultations with referring physicians, and interpreting and dictating the results of the examinations.
2. The resident will be competent at protocoling different types of CT/MR examinations, interpreting the results, and developing a differential diagnosis.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
1. The resident will learn the use of the 3-D workstation computer and become competent at performing and interpreting 3-D vascular imaging.
2. The resident will be competent at determining the indications for and performing CT-guided interventional procedures and at treating any complications arising from diagnostic or interventional procedures, such as contrast reactions, pneumothorax, etc.
Name: Mariam Moshiri, Fellowship Director
