Breast Imaging

2 credits · School of Medicine

The 4th year elective in Breast Imaging is designed to enhance the medical student's learning by teaching a rational approach to symptoms and concerns involving the breast, and the implementation of oncologic and surgical care after biopsy proven pathology is identified. The student will be exposed to full field digital mammography, breast ultrasound, breast MRI, and image guided interventional procedures such needle localization prior to surgical biopsy, and stereotactic, ultrasound, and MRI-guided core biopsies. Students will also observe and have opportunity to practice skills at providing compassionate patient care through patient interactions to promote breast health, during tense encounters such as breast biopsy, and potentially high-anxiety situations such as discussing potentially abnormal mammographic results. The elective can be customized based on the student's interests and plans for residency. This course would be beneficial to students interested in Radiology, Family Medicine, or Obstetrics & Gynecology. For questions please contact Dr. Kim via email at connie.kim@dm.duke.edu. Students may also contact Deborah Griffin (deborah.griffin@duke.edu). Credits: 2. Enrollment max: 2 (1 student per two-week period). This two-week course is not available to visiting students. Permission of instructor is required. Connie Kim, MD; Jay A. Baker, MD; Sujata Ghate, MD; Lars Grimm, MD; Karen S. Johnson, MD; Meghana Konanur, MD; Eun Langman MD; Dorothy Lowell, MD; Derek Nguyen, MD; Victoria Wells, MD and Sora Yoon, MD