JUNIOR RADIOLOGY COURSE
JULY 2014
The Junior Radiology Course will be held:
- June 30 - July 2, 2014: Lecture Series (New Orleans, LA., MEB Room A)
- July 3: Final Examination, 9:00am (MEB Room A)
The goals of the course are to:
- Familiarize you with basic imaging principles and radiation safety
- Familiarize you with array of imaging modalities available
- Teach you what is important for ordering and viewing studies
- Teach you the fundamentals of CXR (and KUB) interpretation
- Provide an interesting bridge between the L2 and L3 years
Attendance will be required:
- Roll will be taken for all presentations
- 80% attendance will be needed to pass the course
- Signing for others will not be tolerated
- Signing for others will result in failing the course and referral to CPC
Course grade will be determined by:
- Attendance
- Passing a final exam (comprised of practical and written components)
Additional requirements and Course Information:
- There is no required textbook for the 2013 course
- Radiation safety outline (placed on website)
- Refer to Website postings for selected lectures from PowerPoint Lectures
- Course Review and Handouts can be obtained the day of the lecture
- Recommended textbooks:
1. Learning Radiology: Recognizing the Basics, William Herring,
M.D.
2. Squire's Fundamentals of Radiology, 6th ed., Robert A. Novelline
3. Felson's Principles of Chest Roentgenology: A Programmed Text,
Lawrence R. Goodman, MD (author)
We look forward to seeing you all in Room A for the first lecture 8:00am, Monday 6/30/14.
Michael Maristany, M.D.
