How is experience in CT, Ultrasound, and MRI obtained?
The residents gain experience in CT and MRI on their chest, abdomen, musculoskeletal and neuroradiology rotations. They are encouraged to review any ultrasound studies performed on their patients and correlate them with the CT and MRI findings. As noted above, there are separate rotations in ultrasound because of its unique nature and operator dependency. Residents are also taught the necessity of developing standard protocols to efficiently utilize expensive equipment such as CT and MRI. They are also taught to realize when it is necessary to deviate from these protocols in order to better define a particular problem or finding. When the residents rotate through ultrasound there is emphasis on “hands-on” scanning by the resident so that he/she may develop considerable skill in performing diagnostic ultrasound procedures. Proficiences obtained include evaluating for ectopic pregnancy, peritoneal fluid or blood, etc • Explain the OB/GYN Ultrasound experience. This hospital has a very bu
