Medical School Courses

RAD 2001 – Explorations of Radiology (UTSW Students Only)

Under the direction of Kristen Bishop, M.D., this two-week elective is open to clerkship and post-clerkship students and is intended to provide exposure to subspecialty clinical radiology.

Students choose up to two areas of emphasis and spend time on corresponding clinical services. This elective introduces students to reading room and procedure rooms across an array of radiology subspecialties. Self-instructional modules are incorporated, but the majority of the student’s learning comes from time spent in the clinical care environment.

RAD 2101 – Diagnostic Radiology (UTSW and Visiting Students)

This four-week elective is recommended for all medical students regardless of future residency choice. Under the direction of Kristen Bishop, M.D., the course focuses on what future interns and ordering physicians need to know, though the course also provides a thorough background for future radiologists as well.

Students choose up to four areas of emphasis and spend time on corresponding clinical services. This elective introduces students to the reading room and procedure rooms across an array of radiology subspecialties. Self-instructional learning modules are accompanied by radiology/pathology correlation conferences, lectures, and case-based problem-solving sessions with Radiology faculty, fellows, and residents.

RAD 2103 – Vascular and Interventional Radiology (UTSW and Visiting Students)

Under the direction of Jamaal Benjamin,M.D., Ph.D., this four-week elective is open to post-clerkship students who have completed a surgery rotation and is intended to introduce students to the field of interventional radiology (IR).

Students have the opportunity to review the indications for IR procedures, perform patient histories and physical exams, discuss new and current patients with the IR team, scrub in and assist on a variety of IR procedures, see patients in follow-up and thus serve as an integral part of the IR team.

This hands-on IR course is recommended for students applying to a radiology residency program or students who want specific training in interventions (future vascular surgeons, etc.).

RAD 2104 – Neuroradiology (UTSW Students Only)

Under the direction of Carlos Perez, M.D., this four-week elective is open to post-clerkship students who have completed a neurology rotation and is intended to introduce students to the field of neuroradiology.

This course is recommended for students applying to a radiology residency program or students who want specific training in cross-sectional imaging (potential neurosurgeons, neurologists, otolaryngologists, etc.).

RAD 1901 – Radiology Selective (UTSW Students Only)

Under the direction of Kristen Bishop, M.D., this four-week elective is open to post-clerkship students who have completed RAD 2101 Diagnostic Radiology and seek to gain further exposure to the field of radiology.

Students may choose a specific subspecialty area of academic interest including: abdominal imaging, neuroradiology, or pediatric radiology. Under the supervision of the divisional ambassador of that section along with section faculty, fellows, and residents, the student will participate in daily clinical activities of radiology with an emphasis on image interpretation, observing procedures, attending clinical conferences, and viewing teaching files.

This elective is offered only to students applying to a radiology residency program.

RAD 1902 – Interventional Radiology Selective (UTSW and Visiting Students)

Under the direction of Jamaal Benjamin, M.D., Ph.D., this four-week elective is open to post-clerkship students who have completed a surgery rotation and seek to gain further exposure to the field of interventional radiology.

Students have the opportunity to review the indications for IR procedures, perform patient histories and physical examinations, discuss new and current patients with the IR team, scrub in and assist on a variety of IR procedures, see patients in follow-up and thus serve as an integral part of the IR team.

This hands-on IR course is offered only to students applying to an interventional radiology residency program.