Medical Students
Learn about careers in Radiology
Clinical Clerkships
Radiology clinical clerkships are open to medical students interested in learning more about a career in radiology, as well as those wanting to learn fundamentals of radiology while in pursuit of another medical specialty.
Externship opportunities are also available for junior and senior medical students from other institutions. Please visit the Medical Education website for more information about away rotations.
Contact
Clerkship Administrator
Blake Cicenas
cicen001@umn.edu
612-626-3342
Radiology Clerkship Courses
Diagnostic Radiology - RAD 7101
Clinical clerkships in diagnostic radiology are 4 weeks in duration and available at University of Minnesota Medical Center, Hennepin County Medical Center and the Veterans Administration Medical Center. At each hospital, students will rotate through the different reading areas in the Department of Radiology with exposure to all the subspecialties of radiology, including Interventional Radiology.
Students will work closely with the residents and faculty spending time in each of the department sections. Students will not only gain experience in basic film interpretation but also guidance in choosing the most appropriate radiological examination for the patient.
Interventional Radiology - RAD 7400
This clerkship is a 4-week rotation intended to give medical students a more in-depth exposure to one of the most exciting and innovative specialties in medicine. You will have a much greater exposure to the workup of patients prior to procedures and the informed consent process, and will get much more hands-on experience in performing procedures.
Radiology Research - RAD 7110
This course will initiate or extend the student's experience in medical research projects in radiologic related areas by:
- providing the student with background and knowledge of radiology research.
- providing in-depth study of some aspect of radiology.
This elective can be taken for credit for up to 8 weeks of research.