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Educational Goals and Objectives for the
Emergency Radiology Rotation
The following goals and objectives
should be used in the evaluation of residents on the night-time
Emergency Radiology rotation. Competency by PGY level should be based
on these criteria:
PGY I
- Able to identify abnormalities on
plain films and imaging studies for most cases
- Knowledge of acute brain
abnormalities such as CVA and hemorrhage
- Able to identify cervical spine
abnormalities
- Able to evaluate the acute abdomen
on CT
- Communicates directly emergent and
urgent findings
- Completes QI/QA worksheet after
each night
PGY II
- All the above and identifies all
but most subtle abnormalities on plain film and imaging studies
- Knowledge of common injury
patterns
- Appropriately chooses imaging
workup of plain film abnormalities
- Effectively communicates with
clinical staff/residents
- Properly documents communication
of discrepancies on QI/QA worksheet
PGY III/IV
- All above and aids Trauma team in
choosing cost effective work-up based on mechanism of injury and
initial screening study findings
- Identifies subtle abnormalities on
plain film and imaging exams
- Effectively synthesizes findings
for concise interpretation and organized readout
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