Medical Student Clerkships

Medical College of Wisconsin
Department of Radiology

During the Radiology Elective, students will learn the basics of diagnostic radiology by doing the following:

• Observe and participate in film reading sessions with residents and faculty
• Read the required texts
• Attend faculty lectures
• Review teaching files
• Attend Department of Radiology Conferences
• Prepare a concise case presentation at the end of the rotation

In addition, students will observe the patient during various types of contrast examinations.  Students learn the importance of interaction between the clinician and the radiologist to improve patient care and keep costs down. Students will discover how newer technologies in radiology may be used in conjunction with more traditional radiographic procedures.