Interventional Radiology

Catalog Description:  Dedicated elective for prospective students to become familiar with interventional radiology and understand the clinical scope and research possibilities available in Interventional Radiology.

Sites:  

Students will rotate at the following sites: FU:

• UMMC-Fairview East Bank, 500 Harvard St. SE, Minneapolis, MN
• Clinics and Surgery Center, Interventional Radiology Clinic, Floor 4, 909 Fulton St. SE, Minneapolis, MN

Required session attendance:

Typical weekly schedule/Delivery Mode:  3 weeks of procedural rotation (7:00am-4:30pm) and one week of clinic (time each day varies)

Direct patient care:  Yes

Consent Requirement: Open to student scheduling

Course Objectives:  Course objectives: By the end of this rotation, students will be able to...

• describe the scope of practice of IR
• examine how IR is integrated into the care of a wide variety of patients
• describe elements of the surgical and medical knowledge relevant to IR
• perform basic image guided procedures with minimal supervision
• be exposed to and assist with complex procedures
• explain radiation safety and elements of radiation physics pertinent to IR
• describe contrast agents and recognize and treat contrast reactions

Graded Components:

• Participation and attending assessment
• Final exam

Grading Scale:  H/E/S/N