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I. COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course provides the student with a hospital based rotation through head and neck radiology, with participation in interpretation sessions, under the supervision of the head and neck radiologist. The types of images to be reviewed include those produced by C.T., M.R.I., nuclear medicine and ultra-sound.
 

II. SYNOPSIS OF GOALS

The student will be familiar with the production of images using C.T., M.R.I. and other advanced modalities, and be able to interpret standard products of such modalities, to the level expected of an oral and maxillofacial radiologist.
 

III. COURSE OUTLINE

The student is assigned to the head and neck radiology rotation at the University of Iowa Hospitals and will undertake such activities as assigned by the head and neck radiologist or his resident. Such activities may include the making, supervision of making and/or the interpretation of images in the head and neck region, under supervision.
 

IV. METHODOLOGY

The appropriate medical/dental literature will be reviewed as needed and assigned.
 

V. PRE-REQUISITES AND/OR CO-REQUISITES

A. Pre-requisites

Arrangement with and approval of the Course Director.

B. Co-requisites

Enrollment in a graduate or specialty level radiology program of study in dentistry .
 

VI. BEHAVIORAL OBJECTIVES

The student will be able to

The student will be evaluated on an ongoing basis to determine if (s)he is progressing in his (her) ability to meet the behavioral objectives. In the event that doubt exists, passing a formal oral and/or written examination will be required.