Electives
The Department of Radiology at UMKC offers several different electives for those preparing for radiology and other residencies. Rotations occur at Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City, University Health, Children’s Mercy Kansas City and the Kansas City Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
Below are the steps to signing up for an elective in radiology at UMKC:
- Read descriptions below and chose a radiology elective.
- Contact the rotation coordinator to see if the rotation is available.
- Once a UMKC or outside student has determined that a rotation is available, sign up through the School of Medicine.
General Diagnostic Radiology Rotations
Saint Luke’s Hospital
The diagnostic radiology elective at Saint Luke’s Hospital is for highly motivated medical students interested in careers in radiology. It is also well-suited for students looking for a broad exposure to radiology prior to residency in another specialty. Students will rotate through the major subspecialties in radiology and gain experience in radiologic anatomy, basic radiologic pathology and appropriate ordering of examinations. Students will also gain insight into the patient experience by spending time with technologists in each of the imaging areas. Students will make a presentation on a subject of their choice at the end of the rotation.
To check on availability of this rotation, please contact:
Fernie Bahena
Email
816-932-3577
University Health Acosta-Veigel
Medical students on the radiology rotation at University Health will spend time in an inpatient setting, shadowing a radiologist (resident and/or faculty) in both diagnostic and interventional areas (primarily diagnostic). Students will also gain insight into the patient experience by spending time with technologists and will collect four interesting cases to present to staff. Students are expected to be in the radiology reading room throughout the day, are given suggested readings to supplement their learning experience and will take a quiz at the end of the rotation.
Kansas City VA Medical Center
This rotation is most useful for those wanting a broad, winning sessions-general exposure to radiology. Medical students at the Kansas City VA initially work closely with technologists in a particular field (X-ray, U/S, CT, MRI, NM — in that order) 2-4 mornings each week, followed by 2-4 mornings “shadowing” a radiologist and interpreting imaging in their field at the radiologist’s work station. Afternoons primarily consist of computer-based self-learning along with the occasional lecture/informal teaching (interpreting radiographs, radiation safety, etc.).
To check on availability of this rotation, please contact:
Rachel Brantley
Email
816-861-4700, ext. 52425.
Interventional Radiology
Saint Luke’s Hospital
This rotation is most useful for those wanting exposure to interventional procedures, including students considering careers in diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology and surgery. Medical students on the interventional rotation will spend time with interventional radiology faculty and residents assisting with patient care and procedures. Interested students may request research opportunities.
To check on availability of this rotation, please contact:
Fernie Bahena
Email
816-932-3577
Neuroradiology Rotations
Saint Luke’s Hospital
This rotation is most useful for those wanting exposure to diagnostic neuroradiology and interventional neuroradiology, including students considering careers in neurology, diagnostic radiology and neurointerventional radiology. Medical students on the neuroradiology rotation will spend time with neuroradiology faculty, fellows and residents in both diagnostic and interventional areas. Interested students may request extra time in interventional neuroradiology and research. Successful completion of the general diagnostic radiology elective is required before taking the Saint Luke’s Neuroradiology elective, unless granted special permission by the course director.
To check on availability of this rotation, please contact:
Fernie Bahena
Email
816-932-3577
University Health
This rotation is most useful for those wanting exposure to diagnostic neuroradiology, including students considering careers in neurology and diagnostic radiology. Medical students on the neuroradiology rotation will spend time with neuroradiology faculty and residents in diagnostic radiology. Students will also gain insight into the patient experience by spending time with technologists, as well as collecting and discussing interesting cases to present to staff. Students are expected to be in the radiology reading room throughout the day and are given suggested readings to supplement their learning experience.
Pediatric Radiology
Children’s Mercy
The rotation in pediatric radiology is most useful for those wanting a broad exposure to pediatric radiology, including those considering a career in pediatrics or diagnostic radiology. Students will observe technologists obtain imaging studies, observe radiologists interpret and report studies, generate reports for unknown cases, present interesting cases, complete online modules and attend teaching conferences. There will be a pre-test and post-test, as well as a presentation on a topic of the students’ choice at the end of the rotation. Interested students may request extra time in various subspecialties, such as interventional and neuroradiology.
To check on availability of this rotation, please contact:\
Holly Frey
Email
816-346-1367
Research Rotations
Children’s Mercy
Students interested in performing pediatric radiology research may sign up for a one-month rotation based on availability and pre-approval of a project by a staff radiologist. Interested students must plan the rotation at least one month in advance and can begin the process by emailing Amie Robinson to make an appointment.
Breast Radiology
Liberty Hospital Breast Care Center
This rotation introduces medical students to a range of screening and diagnostic breast imaging modalities, as well as basic anatomy and introduction to breast procedures. Students observe the daily schedule in the Liberty Hospital Breast Care Center, including digital mammography, digital breast tomosynthesis, breast ultrasound, breast MRI and image-guided procedures. Students will develop an understanding of the basic management of benign and malignant breast disease as well as the interdisciplinary approach to the treatment of breast cancer.
To check on the availability of this rotation, please contact:
Amy Patel, M.D.816-792-7089