MDR 942: ACE: Interventional Radiology at VA

Course Type
ACE (Advanced Clinical Elective)
Course Description

MDR 942 is an Advanced Clinical Experience (ACE) designed as a rigorous "sub-internship" for Phase 3 students. Building upon the foundational clerkship (MDR 969), this course utilizes a "Junior Resident" model to transition learners from observers to active clinical participants. The curriculum focuses on the longitudinal care of the IR patient, emphasizing pre-procedural clinical decision-making, high-fidelity simulation training, and graduated procedural autonomy within the unique environment of the Miami Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center.

Credits 4
Availability During the Year
All year
Allow Visiting Students
Yes
Number of Students per Block
1
Prerequisites

MDR 969: Interventional Radiology

Course Director Contact Information

Neal Viradia, MD
nxv258@med.miami.edu
Department Contact
Judy Arevalo
judy.arevalo@med.miami.edu
Phase 3 Liaison
John Ryan Mallari
jrm605@med.miami.edu