Educational Goals of the University of Washington

During the first rotation, MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE BASED AND TECHNICAL SKILL OBJECTIVES shall include the acquisition of:

1. Proficiency and safe operation of the fluoroscope.
2. Knowledge of radiation protection.
3. Understanding of patient preparation for GI/GU examinations as detailed in the University of Washington Hospitals Manual of GI & GU Radiology Procedures.
4. Knowledge of use of iodinated and barium contrast media for GI/GU examinations.
5. Proficiency in performance of high-quality traditional GI/GU fluoroscopic procedures as detailed in the UW Procedure Manual.
6. Essential skills in interpretation of abdominal radiographs and traditional GI/GU contrast examinations.
7. Essential skills of communication appropriate to effective radiologic reporting.
8. Consultative skills appropriate to the resident’s level of training.
9. Knowledge appropriate for the level of resident training by reading and film study as directed in the University of Washington Procedure Manual.
10. Essential skills of case presentation.
11. Knowledge to allow passage of the R-II examination in abdominal radiology, gastrointestinal radiology and genitourinary radiology.

During the second and third rotation the MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE BASED AND TECHNICAL SKILL OBJECTIVES shall include the acquisition of:

1. Additional skills in the safe and efficient use of fluoroscopic equipment by different vendors.
2. Proficiency in performing additional GI/GU fluoroscopic procedures as detailed in the University of Washington Procedure Manual. This shall include the ability to tailor examinations to individual patient problems.
3. Additional skills in interpretation of abdominal radiology and GI/GU contrast examinations.
4. Advanced reporting and consultative skills.
5. Advanced knowledge of GI/GU interpretation and differential diagnosis.
6. Skills needed to effectively manage and coordinate the section and daily schedule with attending staff serving as consultants.

Name: Charles Rohrmann, M.D., Section Director