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SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
RADIOLOGY

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RADGY 498 Undergraduate Thesis (*, max. 30)
Supervised clinical and/or laboratory research in the broad field of medical imaging, culminating in a thesis. Offered: AWSpS.

RADGY 499 Undergraduate Research (*, max. 35)
Opportunity to gain research experience and direct participation in either clinical or basic sciences investigation in diagnostic and/or nuclear medicine. Offered: AWSpS.

RADGY 505 P-Preceptorship in Radiology (1-, max. 24)
Opportunity for medical students to gain experience with faculty in clinical and academic environments. Students observe general aspects of diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, or nuclear medicine, including clinical problems, the different relationships in clinic between physician and patient, and research aspects of the department. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Offered: AWSpS.

RADGY 508 Physical Aspects of Medical Imaging (4)
Quantitative physical principles of medical imaging are presented for electromagnetic and sonic radiation. Methods of image formation and analysis are discussed for conventional film radiography, CT, DSA, PET, B-mode ultrasound, and Doppler ultrasound.

RADGY 580 P-Nuclear Medicine Technique, Physics, and Instrumentation (2.5)
Provides familiarization with basic nuclear phenomena and with the instrumentation used in the practice of nuclear medicine. Discussions and laboratory exercises. Practical experience in instrument operation and sample counting are provided. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Offered: S.

RADGY 600 Independent Study or Research (*-)
Prerequisite: permission faculty sponsor. Offered: AWSpS.

RADGY 684 Interventional Radiology (8)
Advanced Patient Care (APC) clerkship in interventional radiology (IR) for third- or fourth-year medical students strongly considering application to IR residency. Sites include UWMC, HMC, VA, and SCH. Prerequisite: permission of clerkship coordinator and director; recommended: RADGY 694. Offered: AWSpS.

RADGY 685 P-Introduction to Diagnostic Radiology - Bozeman (4/8)
Overview of the sub-specialty areas of diagnostic radiology and nuclear medicine. Emphasizes utilization and selection of imaging tests, radiologic anatomy, and interpretation of commonly encountered studies.

RADGY 686 P-Introduction to Diagnostic Radiology - Idaho Falls (4)
Overview of the subspecialty areas of diagnostic radiology and nuclear medicine. Emphasizes utilization and selection of imaging tests, radiologic anatomy, and interpretation of commonly encountered studies.

RADGY 687 P-Introduction to Diagnostic Radiology - Casper (4)
Overview of the subspecialty areas of diagnostic radiology and nuclear medicine. Emphasizes utilization and selection of imaging tests, radiologic anatomy, and interpretation of commonly encountered studies. Offered: AWSpS.

RADGY 688 P-Introduction to Diagnostic Radiology - Boise (4)

RADGY 689 P-Introduction to Diagnostic Radiology - Billings (4)
Lectures, case discussions, film reading, and independent study provide an overview of the subspecialty areas of diagnostic radiology and nuclear medicine. Emphasis on utilization and selection of imaging tests, radiologic anatomy, and interpretation of commonly encountered studies. Offered: AWSpS.

RADGY 690 P-Introduction to Diagnostic Radiology - Nampa (4)
Half-time clerkship in the field of medical imaging. Lectures, case discussions, film reading, and independent study provide an overview of the subspecialty areas of diagnostic radiology and nuclear medicine. Emphasis on utilization and selection of imaging tests, radiologic anatomy, and interpretation of commonly encountered studies. Offered: AWSpS.

RADGY 691 P-Introduction to Diagnostic Radiology - Alaska (4)
Half-time clerkship in the field of medical imaging. Lectures, case discussions, film reading, and independent study provide an overview of the subspecialty areas of diagnostic radiology and nuclear medicine. Emphasis on utilization and selection of imaging tests, radiologic anatomy, and interpretation of commonly encountered studies. Offered: AWSpS.

RADGY 692 P-Introduction to Diagnostic Radiology - Spokane (4/8)
Full-time clerkship in the field of medical imaging. Lectures, case discussions, film reading, and independent study provide an overview of the subspecialty areas of diagnostic radiology. Emphasis on utilization and selection of imaging tests, radiologic anatomy, and interpretation of commonly encountered studies. Offered: AWSpS.

RADGY 694 P-Advanced Radiology Clerkship (4/8)
Clerkship for third- or fourth-year medical students providing a more in depth experience in diagnostic or interventional radiology. Offered: AWSpS.

RADGY 695 P-Radiology Elective Clerkship (4/8, max. 8)
Provides third- and fourth-year medical students an overview of the fields of diagnostic radiology and nuclear medicine. Students remotely spend time on clinical service in multiple sub-specialty areas of radiology. Lectures focus on the core subjects of radiation safety, contrast materials, and imaging examinations where radiology plays a key role in diagnosis and treatment. Offered: AWSpS.

RADGY 696 P-Nuclear Medicine Clerkship (*, max. 12)
Daily participation at °Ä²ÊÍø Medical Center nuclear medicine clinic emphasizing technical performance, diagnostic interpretation, and clinical relevance of nuclear imaging. Daily clinical teaching conferences of the division. Four- and six-week clerkships can be preplanned in areas such as pulmonary, cardiovascular, renal, bone, computer analysis. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Offered: AWSpS.

RADGY 697 P-Radiology Special Electives (*, max. 24)
Radiologic training in a nonaffiliated institution. Permission and arrangements must be made at the time of registration through direct communication between the student and the education coordinator in Radiology. A written outline from a preceptor at the intended site required. Prerequisite: permission of radiology education coordinator. Offered: AWSpS.

RADGY 699 P-WWAMI Radiology Special Electives (*, max. 24)
By special arrangement for qualified students, special clerkships or externships may be available at institutions other than the °Ä²ÊÍø located within the WWAMI region. Prerequisite: permission of department.