CLINICS IN ADVANCED DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING IV

Graduate

This course is given in any academic semester based on student enrolment and provides more advanced training in clinical veterinary diagnostic imaging. Students in this course will work under the clinical duty radiologist, further developing their interpretation and technical skills in diagnostic radiography, diagnostic ultrasound, special procedures and computed tomography. Progression in report writing skills will be expected. Students will be introduced to magnetic resonance imaging in this course. Regular participation in Journal Club/Chapter Reading activities is expected, as is participation in 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 8532 and permission of instructor HOURS OF CREDIT: 3 (Credits based on at least 6 to 7 hours/week of teaching rounds/seminars)