Educational Resources
The Department of Radiology offers a wide range of educational resources for all the residents in the program. These include but are not limited to:
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Clinical conferences are scheduled at least once daily and are two thirds didactic and one third case-oriented. The residents and staff participate in the discussion and demonstration of different diagnostic imaging sub-specialties. In addition, many interdepartmental conferences are offered.
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A full and comprehensive didactic course in physics is given every year prior to the written boards.
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The RSNA on-line lecture series and the UCSF lecture series on DVD.
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The American College of Radiology (ACR) CD-ROM collection of teaching files.
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The American College of Radiology (ACR) Professional Self-Evaluation Program (large and diverse collection of tests and syllabi).
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A very extensive library of textbooks and journals.
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A four-week course at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP) is required for every resident. The tuition for the course is paid by the Department.
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$500 annual educational stipend.
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One week of paid educational leave per year (PGY III - PGY V).
