Radiology (Longitudinal)

 

 

Description of Rotation or Educational Experience

 

This is a longitudinal experience where the resident becomes familiar with obtaining and interpreting diagnostic imaging and nuclear scans. These activities occur within the context of daily clinic work (both inpatient and outpatient). Residents are expected to be able to interpret films, compare images to formal radiologic interpretations, and consult a radiologist when appropriate.

 

 

Patient Care

Goal

Residents must be able to provide patient care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of health.  Residents are expected to:

Competencies

  • Receive training to perform those clinical procedures required for their future practices in the ambulatory and hospital environments.
  • Receive training that focuses on the core principles of Family Medicine: including Continuity of Care, Family-Oriented Comprehensive Care Experience, Family Medicine Center Experience, Patient Care Experience, FMC Continuity and Accessibility, Medical/Surgical Experiences, and Inpatient Experiences.

 

Objectives

By the end of the rotation the resident is expected to be able to:

  • Understand the advantages and disadvantages in ordering various types of imaging studies.

 

 

Medical Knowledge

Goal

Residents must demonstrate knowledge of established and evolving biomedical, clinical, epidemiological, and social-behavioral sciences, as well as the application of this knowledge to patient care.  Residents are expected to:

Competencies

  • This rotation fulfills family medicine-specific training and educational requirements in Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine.

 

Objectives

By the end of the rotation the resident is expected to be able to:

  • Make a radiologic diagnosis of pneumonia, pneumothorax, intrabdominal abscess, acute hemorrhagic stroke, and solid mass in body cavities. 

 

 

Practice- Based Learning and Improvement

Goal

Residents must demonstrate the ability to investigate and evaluate their care of patients, to appraise and assimilate scientific evidence, and to continuously improve patient care based on constant self-evaluation and life long learning.  Residents are expected to develop skills and habits to be able to :

Competencies

  • Use information technology to optimize learning

 

Objectives

By the end of the rotation the resident is expected to be able to:

  • Use the ePACS system to access, transform, and compare multiple images simultaneously.

 

 

Systems Based Practice

Goal

Residents must demonstrate an awareness of and responsiveness to the larger context and system of health care, as well as the ability to call effectively on other resources in the system to provide optimal health care.  Residents are expected to:

Competencies

  • Work effectively in various health care delivery settings and systems relevant to their clinical specialty

 

Objectives

By the end of the rotation the resident is expected to be able to:

  • Recognize when radiologic consultation is appropriate.

 

 

Professionalism

Goal

Residents must demonstrate a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities and an adherence to ethical principles.  Residents are expected to demonstrate:

Competencies

  • Respect for patient privacy and autonomy

 

Objectives

By the end of the rotation the resident is expected to be able to:

  • Maintain HIPPA standards when using CarePlus and the ePACS system.

 

 

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Goal

Residents must demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in the effective exchange of information and teaming with patients, their families, and professional associates.  Residents are expected to:

Competencies

  • Communicate effectively with physicians, other health professionals, and health related agencies

 

Objectives

By the end of the rotation the resident is expected to be able to:

  • Discuss films with colleagues and reach a consensus radiologic diagnosis.

 

 

Teaching Methods

What teaching methods are you using on this rotation or educational experience?

  • Direct role-modeling and observation
  • Education-centered rounds

 

Assessment Method (residents)

How do you measure the resident’s performance on this rotation or educational experience?

  • A minimum number of documentation cards are required for graduation, however, the residents’ experience far exceeds the amount documented. The requirement to document minimum exposure to diagnostic imaging is
    • 30 abdominal films
    • 100 Chest X-Rays
    • 30 Abdominal CT scans
    • 10 Head CT scans
    • 20 Chest CT scans
    • 5 GI contrast studies
    • 5MRI scans
    • 30 skeletal Xrays
    • 20 Other (including Nuclear Medicine)

 

 

 

Assessment Method (Program Evaluation)

How do you evaluate whether this educational experience is effective?

  • Curriculum evaluation meetings.

 

Level of Supervision

How is the resident supervised on this rotation?

  • Direct faculty interaction and discussion.

 

Educational Resources

List the educational resources

  • 24-hour availability of consultant radiologist.