It requires expertise in subsections of diagnostic radiology, including skeletal radiology, chest radiology, gastrointestinal radiology and neuroradiology. During the course of the rotation, special emphasis is placed on the subject of skeletal trauma. In depth discussions cover topics ranging from the detection and description of fractures and the mechanics of skeletal trauma to the healing and complications of fractures.
Residents also learn a concise and informative approach to spinal trauma.
Upon completion of the ER rotation, the radiology resident should have a superb understanding of the vital role of diagnostic Radiology in establishing the correct diagnosis and treatment of the injured patient immediately following trauma and of the critically ill medical or surgical patient.