Radiology Elective Course Description

Christopher Cerniglia, DO, ME, FAOCR
Ryan Tai, MD

Contact: Karen Granquist

The elective is designed to provide an advanced experience in clinical radiology within the subspecialty of musculoskeletal imaging and intervention.   The elective is targeted not only to students with interest in imaging sciences or medical imaging as potential future specialty (e.g. Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology), but also those who have interest in specialties with strong foundations in the musculoskeletal system and disease including Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Rheumatology, and Sports Medicine.

During the four-week elective, students will interact with MSK radiology faculty, MSK fellow and Radiology Residents on their MSK rotation.  The student will spend time with faculty and staff in both the diagnostic and interventional roles of the radiologist.

The student is expected to gain an appreciation of common image guided procedures performed by the MSK radiologist including fluoroscopic joint procedures, ultrasound guided diagnostic and therapeutic injections and ultrasound and CT guided biopsies.  The student will be exposed to all facets of the intervention from pre-procedure workup through navigation of the EMR and communication with the referring service; to direct patient interaction during the screening, positioning and intervention; and concluding with post procedure care.  Students will learn about the duration and extent of intervention experienced by the patient and a sense of how much cooperation is expected from the patient during the variety of procedures.