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STP10442 INTRODUCTION TO INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY
Department RADIOLOGY Campus Birmingham
Course Type(s) Special Topic Facility UAB Medical Center
Course Director HUSAMEDDIN M EL KHUDARI, MD Enrollment Limit 3
Contact CAROLE MOROSKY Enrollment Minimum 1
Email cmorosky@uabmc.edu Address JT N490
Phone 205-975-6425 Fax
Weeks
Normally Offered
See Offering Dates		 17-17, 44-44, 52-52
Prerequisites Must be a 3rd or 4th year medical student. 
Specific Clerkship Prerequisites:
Visiting Students
No LCME students accepted.
No osteopathic students accepted.
Course Description Interventional Radiology is a rapidly expanding and changing field which offers the opportunity to provide patient care in a minimally invasive setting. In addition to arteriography and arterial interventions, Interventional radiologist provide vascular access services, place gastrostomies, and care for a wide range of dialysis related problems. We also help treat complicated biliary and Nephrology patients. This course will teach a basic approach to the care and follow-up of interventional patients. We will also teach basic skills and techniques used in the performance of these procedures.
Where To Report 6th Floor, North Pavilion, Heart and Vascular Center Reading Room, 7:45 a.m. Call (205) 975-6425 if you have questions.
Requirements Attend daily morning conferences as well as mandatory conferences. Work up and follow assigned patients. Participate in procedures with residents, fellows and attendings.
Evaluation Pass/Fail based on:
- Attendance
- Participation in conferences, patient care, and in procedures
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