Additionally, residents receive two months of dedicated mammography training to comply with the recommendations set forth the American College of Radiology. In conjunction with the core rotation, R1s also receive daily core lectures that cover the radiographic manifestations of common pathologic conditions. The core course takes approximately 12 weeks to complete, after which time R1s commence with a normal schedule that places them in subspecialty areas for four weeks. The resident experience at the VAMC is largely related to general radiology, and traditionally provides our residents with an excellent source of pathologic conditions. Junior resident responsibilities relate primarily to fluoroscopic procedures and plain film interpretation.
Senior residents are responsible for more complex imaging modalities and interventional cases.
Resident rotating through the VAMC are supervised by three full-time staff radiologists. The VAMC Department of Radiology assumes some resident teaching responsibilities primarily through scheduled weekly conferences. All radiologic examinations and procedures performed by our residents at the VAMC are under the direct supervision and guidance of faculty members. Obstetric Sonography Residents are exposed to obstetric sonography during their ultrasound rotations. Additional obstetric sonographic experience is obtained with direct resident involvement through the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.