These are performed by the fellows and residents under staff supervision. All are echo-planar capable. The fellow rotating through body MRI also participates in the reviewing and reporting trauma, musculoskeletal MRI and CT studies. Six clinical-radiological conferences are held each week with fellows expected to attend and present cases. There are extensive opportunities for research which is encouraged.
Time is made available for preparation of research papers and presentations.
The Ultrasound Department performs approximately 9,000 cases a year, including abdominal transplant, obstetrical, body, pediatric, head and vascular studies including ultrasound guided biopsies and drainage procedures. The Department is staffed by three full-time faculty members. Ultrasound imaging is provided to the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services, the Emergency Department and the University of Maryland Greenbaum Cancer Center providing a breadth of interesting cases. There is a particular emphasis on orthopedics with a vast collection of material obtained through the Shock Trauma Center. Extensive referrals to the University of Maryland Cancer Center provide a wide variety of cases for academic endeavors.