CLINICS IN DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING IV

Graduate

This course is given in any academic semester based on student enrolment and provides further training in clinical veterinary diagnostic imaging. Students in this course will work under the direction of the radiologist on clinical duty, further developing their interpretation skills in diagnostic radiography. The student will continue to perform preliminary diagnostic ultrasound studies of the abdomen and will be introduced to other studies including thoracic and musculoskeletal ultrasonography. Report writing skills will continue to be emphasized. Students will participate in Journal Club/Chapter Reading activities, as well as rounds with clinical year undergraduate veterinary students. Specified non-clinical weeks will support the development of clinical skills. After hours duties may be expected. PREREQUISITE: DVM or equivalent degree and VCA 8452 and permission of the instructor HOURS OF CREDIT: 3 (Credits based on at least 6 to 7 hours/week of teaching rounds/seminars). Note: Intended for graduate students in a clinical discipline.