Interventional Radiology Elective – Toledo Hospital
Title of Clerkship: Interventional Radiology Elective – Toledo Hospital
Elective Year: Fourth year
Department: Radiology
Type of Elective: Clinical
Clerkship Site: Toledo Hospital, 2142 North Cove Boulevard, Toledo, OH 43606
Course Number: RADI709
Blocks Available: All blocks – pending site approval and only for students who show an interest in applying to Interventional Radiology residency/fellowship
Number of Students/Block: 1
Faculty: Zakaria Assi, MD, Garett Begeman, MD, Adam Heilala, MD, Zachary Rost, MD, Jonathan J. Yobbagy, MD
Elective Description: This is a 4-week elective in interventional radiology. The goal of the rotation is to provide students with exposure to the various procedures and instruments of interventional radiology. Students will be expected to have an understanding of the basic procedures, their indications, their contraindications, and alternative care options. Students are expected to take part in the initial work up and follow-up care of patients. Students are expected to observe and participate in interventional radiology procedures as well as participate on inpatient rounding while on-service.
Length of Clerkship: 4 weeks
Educational Course Objectives and Links to EPOs:
- Identify common interventional radiology procedures, including their contraindications, limitations and risks. (EPOs: MK-7, SBP-1, SBP-2, SBP-3, SBP-4, SBP-5, PC-5)
- Discuss clinical interventional radiology cases which provide clinical, radiologic, and pathologic correlations on various disease processes. (EPOs: MK-1, MK-2, MK-3, MK-4, MK-5, MK-6, MK-7, MK-8, MK-9)
- Incorporate patient specific variables into ordering, performing, and interpreting appropriate interventional radiology procedures. (EPOs: MK-1, MK-4, MK-7, PBL-2, PC-6, PC-7, PC-8, PC-9)
- Communicate effectively with patients and clinicians when reporting imaging results, procedure details, or consulting on imaging/procedure appropriateness. (EPOs: IPC-2, IPC-3, PBL-3)
Professionalism: UTCOMLS students will meet or exceed the institutional standards for professionalism as stated in the current Educational Program Objectives and the current Educational Course Objectives for the Sponsoring Department.
Instructional Methods:
- Observation and participation of image guided procedures
- Inpatient rounds if applicable
- Interpretation of patient imaging and lab data
- Clinical skills and didactic sessions
- Clinical case discussions
- Independent study
Evaluation Methods:
- Attendance
- Faculty observation and assessment
Prerequisites: Diagnostic Radiology 2 week elective (RADI705) and a Radiology 2-week subspecialty elective of the student’s choice (RADI 703, 706, 707, 708). Prior approval is required. Preference is given to students interested in Interventional Radiology.
Clerkship Director: Haitham Elsamaloty, M.D.
Clerkship Coordinator: Mary Carroll
Phone Number: 419-383-3403
Email: mary.carroll@utoledo.edu
ECC Approved
July 2023