Is there supervised experience in interventional procedures?
The experience in interventional radiology is very carefully supervised. In no instance is a resident allowed to perform an invasive procedure of any significance without an attending staff member directly assisting the resident. All invasive procedures involving resident participation are documented as required by the American Board of Radiology. • Is there a defined Cardiac Radiology rotation? Residents do not rotate through a defined cardiac radiology rotation. Residents gain their experience in cardiac radiology in their rotations in pediatric radiology and chest radiology. Additionally, there is one conference per week dedicated solely to cardiac radiology. The hospital has acquired a cardiac catheterization lab which we anticipate will increase the number of referrals for cardiac evaluations. Our MRI and CT scanners are being equipped with cardiac software, and several of our faculty have expertise in this area. • How is experience in CT, Ultrasound, and MRI obtained? The residen
