RAD 000 Diagnostic Radiology
[2 weeks]

RAD 711 Interventional Radiology
This clinical clerkship exposes the student to interventional radiology with emphasis on patient care. Both non-vascular as well as vascular interventional examinations are performed on both inpatients and outpatients. Students will have assigned readings and will be able to attend lectures given by the diagnostic radiology attending staff and residents included in RAD 791. Available to Rush Medical College students only. Not offered in June, July or December. Prerequisite: RAD 791. FA WI SP SU [4 weeks]

RAD 712 Correlative Imaging
This clerkship exposes the student to ultrasound, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging with emphasis on correlation of radiologic findings. Students will be assigned reading and spend time in each of the various imaging sections in the radiology department working with attending physicians and residents. Available to Rush Medical College students only. Not offered in June, July or December. Prerequisite: RAD 791. FA WI SP SU [4 weeks]

RAD 721 Radiation Oncology
The student will participate in the normal activities of the department including consultations, treatment planning, and follow-up care of cancer patients. Students are assigned to two different services allowing exposure to different cancer sites. FA WI SP SU [2 or 4 weeks]

RAD 781 Research in Radiology
Students may arrange research rotations individually with faculty at Rush. In order to receive credit for such a rotation, the person to whom the student will be responsible must write a letter describing the student's activities, responsibilities, amount of supervision, and the specific dates of the rotation. Credit toward graduation is granted assuming that the research project is ongoing throughout the academic year. [4 weeks]

RAD 791 Diagnostic Radiology
Basic radiologic principles are demonstrated and the role of diagnostic radiology as a clinical setting for patient care and medical and surgical specialty consultations is emphasized. Students prepare one case for the teaching file and gives one oral presentation. Students are assigned readings, teaching tapes to review, and are tested by a written final examination. A special lecture series designed specifically for the students, with lectures and unknown cases, presented by the diagnostic radiology attending staff and residents. Students are also urged to attend the two daily departmental teaching conferences. A minimum of four students any four week rotation. Approval of course director required to drop course within eight weeks of start of rotation. Not offered in June, July, November, December or January. FA WI SP SU [4 weeks]

RAD 796 Nuclear Medicine
All facets of the disciplines of nuclear medicine are studied, with particular emphasis on radionuclide scanning of organ systems for diagnostic and research purposes. Emphasis is on pathophysiologic correlation and case study. Literature review and individual topics are encouraged to provide in-depth study in the broad field of nuclear medicine. FA WI SP SU [2 weeks]