Diagnostic Radiology 2 (RADI90018)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 - Online |
|---|---|
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This subject covers neuroradiology, radiology of the head and neck and cardiac imaging and pathology. It aims to enhance observational, analytical and communication skills of radiology trainees in their 2nd year of RANZCR training whilst simultaneously providing a comprehensive foundation in critical and evaluative skills in image interpretation.
Students will acquire a broad range of competencies, knowledge and understanding of key radiological diagnoses across a variety of imaging modalities for effective patient management and care.
Teaching methods include lectures and interactive tutorial case based sessions facilitated by subspecialist expert radiologists and pathologists, with a focus on case based learning blueprinted to the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) curriculum.
Assessment tasks include; Oral case based and formal written examinations.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion in the areas of; Neuroradiology, Head and Neck and Cardiac imaging candidates will be able to:
- Demonstrate an ability to accurately interpret both normal and common abnormal radiological findings on various imaging modalities including Plain Xray, CT, ultrasound, MRI, Angiography; Nuclear medicine, including PET
- Demonstrate an ability to recognize common pathologies relevant to radiology
- Discuss the choice of imaging modality for common radiological conditions, taking into account radiation safety issues (ALARA principles)
- Successfully present written and oral radiology cases in a preparatory format for the RANZCR examination
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
RANZCR Part 1 exams (successful completion)
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Oral Tutorial Case Presentation 1
| Throughout the semester | 10% |
Oral Tutorial Case Presentation 2
| Throughout the semester | 10% |
Rapid Reporting Case Exam
| End of semester | 40% |
Written Case Report examination
| End of semester | 40% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2 - Online
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Last updated: 31 January 2024