{"id":872,"date":"2019-06-12T14:27:03","date_gmt":"2019-06-12T14:27:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.uthscsa.edu\/lsom-radiology\/?page_id=872"},"modified":"2025-08-04T11:47:53","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T16:47:53","slug":"medical-student-education-in-radiology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/radiology\/education\/medical-student-education-in-radiology\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Student Education in Radiology"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row el_class=&#8221;far&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"emulate-h1\">Program Highlights<\/h2>\n<p>The medical student education program goal is to provide a basic understanding of radiology and the diverse imaging modalities and their usage and application under various clinical conditions. During a four-week radiology elective rotation, medical students will see a wide variety of clinical cases involving different subspecialties of radiology and learn how a radiologist play a pivotal role in patient management. Additionally, continuous interaction with residents, fellows, and faculty will help medical students understand the radiologist\u2019s lifestyle and what they can expect if they pursue a career in radiology.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Neuroradiology<\/li>\n<li>Mammography<\/li>\n<li>Pediatrics<\/li>\n<li>Musculoskeletal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Subspecialties<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Abdominal Imaging<\/li>\n<li>Cardiothoracic<\/li>\n<li>Nuclear Medicine<\/li>\n<li>Interventional Radiology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Locations<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4595\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4595\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uthscsa.edu\/physicians\/location\/Medical-Arts-Research-Center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4595\" src=\"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/radiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/148\/2024\/09\/Medical-Arts-and-Research-Center.jpg\" alt=\"Medical Arts and Research Center (MARC)\" width=\"250\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4595\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uthscsa.edu\/physicians\/location\/Medical-Arts-Research-Center\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Medical Arts and Research Center (MARC)<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4596\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4596\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityhealth.com\/locations\/breast-center?utm_source=yext&amp;utm_medium=online_listing_location&amp;utm_campaign=UH_Digital&amp;utm_content=breast_imaging_center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4596\" src=\"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/radiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/148\/2024\/09\/UT-Health-Breast-Clinic.jpg\" alt=\"UH Breast Clinic \" width=\"250\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4596\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityhealth.com\/locations\/breast-center?utm_source=yext&amp;utm_medium=online_listing_location&amp;utm_campaign=UH_Digital&amp;utm_content=breast_imaging_center\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University Hospital Breast Clinic<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4597\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4597\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityhealth.com\/locations\/university-hospital\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4597\" src=\"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/radiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/148\/2024\/09\/University-Hospital.jpg\" alt=\"University Hospital\" width=\"250\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4597\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityhealth.com\/locations\/university-hospital\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University Hospital<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]\n            <div class=\"panel\">\n                \n                \n                <\/p>\n<h2>Contact Us<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Karena Henderson-Lopez,<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>GME Coordinator<\/strong>\n            <ul class=\"loose-list\">\n              <li><a href=\"tel:210-567-5563\"><div class=\"circle circle-left\"><span><i class=\"fa fa-phone\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>210-567-5563<\/a><\/li>\n              <li><a href=\"telL210-567-5541\"><div class=\"circle circle-left\"><span><i class=\"fa fa-print\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>210-567-5541<\/a><\/li>\n              <li><a href=\"mailto:hendersonlop@uthscsa.edu\"><div class=\"circle circle-left\"><span><i class=\"icon-email\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>hendersonlop@uthscsa.edu<\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n            <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;far&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>First and Second Year Students<\/h3>\n<p>Demonstrations of radiograph and ultrasound plus interactive case-based lectures on topics pertinent to radiology<\/p>\n<h3>Third Year Students<\/h3>\n<p>Faculty mentoring and guidance provided to medical students in the selection of medical specialty<\/p>\n<h3>Fourth Year Students<\/h3>\n<p>Four didactics courses provided to 4th-year students who will be interns the following year. Electives available for MS4 are a one-month diagnostic radiology elective, pediatric radiology elective, breast imaging elective, or special topics radiology elective. Elective courses offer rotations through clinical specialty areas, online reading, and imaging education.<\/p>\n<h3>Additional Program Opportunities<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Radiology Interest Group (RIG) \u2013 open to (MS 1-4):<\/strong>\u00a0The Radiology Interest Group (RIG) for medical students was formulated in conjunction with the medical student division. The RIG is an official UT Health San Antonio student group that welcomes all medical students who have an interest in Radiology. Meetings are held monthly and provide educational opportunities for interactive discussions between medical students and radiology residents and faculty. Invited speakers lecture on topics that are relative to the professional growth and education of future radiologists and medical physicians.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shadowing in the Department (MS 1-4):<\/strong> The Department of Radiology welcomes medical students who would like to shadow within the Department for a few hours during the day. A shadowing policy and agreement will need to be signed before medical students can proceed. If you are interested in shadowing, contact the program coordinator for availability.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Visiting Students<\/h3>\n<p>A visiting student is a non-UT Health San Antonio student enrolled at another institution of higher education (<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uthscsa.edu\/medicine\/education\/ume\/student-affairs\/student-wellness\/visiting-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visiting Medical Student Program<\/a><\/strong>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Visiting Medical Students \u2013 Away Rotations:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Eligibility criteria and application process information are available at the Long School of Medicine visiting students page.<\/p>\n<p>Fourth year students at qualifying medical schools may complete a 4-week sub internship based on availability. We offer two didactics electives, one-month general diagnostic radiology elective and mammography radiology elective. Eligibility criteria and application process information are available at the Long School of Medicine visiting student program website.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Visiting Students from Other Institutions:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Thank you for your interest. Please submit your request in writing to\u00a0<a title=\"mailto:Radeducationdivision@uthscsa.edu\" href=\"mailto:Radeducationdivision@uthscsa.edu\"><strong>Radeducationdivision@uthscsa.edu<\/strong><\/a> for review. If selected, you will receive a communication from us regarding your acceptance. Onboarding, documentation, trainings, and fees are required. 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