ACE: Pediatric Radiology

School of Medicine

This course introduces the student to diagnostic imaging in a children's hospital setting. The course is a combination of case-based instructional materials and time in the reading room. The course covers all diagnostic imaging modalities: radiographs, fluoroscopy, computed tomography (CT), MRI, nuclear medicine, pediatric neuroradiology and interventional radiology. The successful student will appreciate the radiologist's role in the care of the patient and how to interact with radiologists, as well as the appropriate work up of common pediatric conditions. There are mandatory Friday case-based classroom sessions.