The radiology report Each radiological study is a diagnostic test. The clinician has already examined the animal and has a list of differential diagnoses in mind. The goal of the imaging procedure is to rule in disease, rule out disease, or discover new information. The report on any diagnostic … [Read more...]
E-learning in radiology
There is a very interesting article in the latest issue of Radiographics that talks about the future of electronic learning in radiology. To use the link, you will need a subscription personally or through your library. To all residents: membership in the RSNA and access to Radiographics and … [Read more...]
Interpreting ultrasound videos
Tonight we looked at 2-3 minute ultrasound videos as preparation for the board exams. No matter how many ultrasounds you've done, it's disconcerting to watch a partial scan that someone else has performed. They will be scanning with a different speed and pattern than you would, and the image may not … [Read more...]
Known Case Conference
One evening a week, our group gets together to read known cases. That is, they are known to the faculty member who brought them, but unknown to everyone else. It's a forum for the radiology residents to practice oral case reading style, and to see lots of cool images. We get a great turnout, from … [Read more...]
Time to study…
January is always the time when radiology residents buckle down to study for the oral board exams. It's a daunting task; there are pages and pages of objectives to cover. Some people have managed to get through them already, and others have read along the way but have not followed the objectives to … [Read more...]
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