93RN700	NUCLEAR MEDICINE
Course dir: Dr. Siddiqui Other Faculty: Dr. Fletcher Dr. Tann Dr. Estrada Dr. Schauwecker Dr. Hutchins Dr. Mock	Description: It is the primary objective of this elective to acquaint the student with the usefulness and the limitations of nuclear imaging techniques and to enable him/her to request studies judiciously and place the interpretation in its proper perspective. The students will become familiar with techniques of nuclear organ imaging and will participate in their interpretation. Time is permitted for reading and teaching file experience. The interested student may also collaborate with faculty members on certain ongoing research projects. Goal: Familiarize the student with the place of Nuclear Medicine imaging in the imaging work up of patients.	Hospital(s): IUMC, Wishard Memorial & VA Hospital
		Availability: All year except June and December
		Number of units: 1-3 Full Time
		Max Students/Unit: 3
		Prerequisites: 4th year status only. Elective may be used only for elective credit.
		Course components: 90% Clinical; 10% Library
		Competency offered: None

Please contact Ruth Patterson, the medical student educational coordinator, who will schedule this elective for you.

Ruth Patterson

Medical Student Educational Coordinator

AOA Coordinator

Department of Radiology

Riley Hospital for Children

702 Barnhill Drive, Room 1053

Indianapolis, IN   46202-5200

317-278-6302

Fax 317-274-2920