A) Post graduate programs of radiodiagnosis (Master of radiodiagnosis – MD of radiodiagnosis).

PROGRAM SPECIFICATION of Master & MD Degrees in Diagnostic Radiology

 

(1)The aims of the Post graduate programs are as follows:

- Knowledge and understanding of all essential information about imaging and the interventional techniques in the different body organs and systems.

- Acquire all professional skills that enable them to efficiently practice both diagnostic and interventional radiology using different imaging modalities.

- Be aware of protective measures and safety protocols to avoid the risks of radiation on the patients, workers and visitors

- Be aware of all needs for life learning of the medical profession; and communication skills.

-  Contribution to research teamwork and do a thesis.

(2) Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):

On successful completion of the program, the candidate will be able to:

A- Knowledge and Understanding:

A1. Describe the physics and technical principles of the different imaging modalities.

A2. Identify the recent technical innovations in different imaging modalities and explain how to apply them to reach a final diagnosis.

A.3 Demonstrate the anatomy of the different parts of the body in the different imaging modalities.

A4. Classify and describe the etiology, pathogenesis and clinical features of the different pathological diseases that affect the different body regions and correlate them with their radiologic appearances.

A5. Differentiate between the appearances of the pathological conditions on the different imaging modalities and describe them efficiently in the case reports by all means: written and oral.

A6. List the interventional radiologic procedures in different body systems: biliary and vascular embolization procedures.

A7. Name the suitable interventional instruments (catheters and cannulas) and embolizing material.

A8. Radiologic approach to emergency medicine and life threatening illnesses; non invasive and invasive intervention and pre and postoperative follow up.

A9. Participate in public health services and screening programs e.g. mammography for breast cancer screening.

A10. Review how to conduct efficiently and independently the assigned research issue.

A11. Identify radiation safety and protection measures.

A12. Explain the value of enhancing patient safety & standardization of CT & MRI contrast media practice.

A13. Identify the national code of ethics, medico-legal aspects, malpractice and common medical mistakes.

B- Intellectual skills:

B1. Integrate clinical information with radiological interpretation to reach the appropriate diagnosis/ differential diagnosis.

B2. Construct an algorithmic approach to any organ system pathology and follow it step by step ending with sonographic/CT guided biopsy taking and pathologic assessment.

B3. Design the initial course of management for critical emergencies and traumatized cases.

B4. Cooperate with the referring physician by all means to reach the proper treatment decision for the patient.

B5. Enhance leadership capabilities required for conducting a teamwork aim to achieve a certain research subject.

B6. Assemble available human and equipment resources in the field of study to achieve the search goals in a given time scale.

B7. Express ideas and scientific arguments in case reporting and problem solving debates.

C-Professional/practical skills:

C1. Use of the technical refinements in each imaging modality in order to establish the diagnosis with the highest accuracy and in the shortest time.

C2. Use the contrast media and the isotopes in the optimal way regarding the dose and the time.

C3. Provide the maximum protective measures to avoid the risks of radiation on the patients, workers and visitors.

C4. Provide the first aid measures for patients who develop hypersensitivity reaction or any life-threatening clinical attack while performing the examination

C5. Cooperate with colleagues, various health and social care professionals.

C6. Recognize limitations in knowledge and equipment and refer patients to an appropriately equipped facility.

C7. Perform the essential basic radiologic interventional procedures e.g US/CT guided biopsies.

D- Communication & Transferable skills

D1. Use the different computer programs in the different units of the diagnostic radiology department and communicate efficiently with medical staff of other departments.

D2. Retrieve, manage and manipulate information by all means, including electronic means to regularly updated with the recent technical innovations.

D3. Present information clearly in the form of written radiology reports, electronic and oral forms.

D4. Attend interactive case study sessions and express ideas and effective arguments about debatable cases.

D5. Work efficiently within a team work to reach the goal of a research.

D6. Analyze and use numerical data (including the use of simple statistical methods) to assess the results of a number of case studies and assess the efficiency of a certain imaging modality in the radiologic characterization of a certain organ disease.

D7. Being able to use A picture archiving and communications system (PACS) which is a medical imaging technology which provides economical storage of, and convenient access to, images from multiple modalities.

(3) Academic standards:

3. a- External reference points/benchmarks are selected to confirm the appropriateness of the objectives, and ILOs. We follow ILOs recommended ARS of Mansoura faculty of medicine.
4. b- Comparison of the specification to the selected external reference/ benchmark:

Our department is estimated to cover ILOs.

Methods:

We are developing methodology to fully cover learning requirements,

e.g. E-learning methods, researches assignment and upgrading our teaching

tools and equipment.

1. PPT lectures.
2. E learning methods.
3. Self learning, problem solving , case presentation and MDT meetings.
4. Research assignment.

For Master Degree:

     Curriculum structure and contents:

a- Duration of the program: 36 months.

b- program structure:

• First part lectures

5 credit hours

• Second part lectures:

18 credit hours

• Thesis:

           6 credit hours

• Clinical training program :

 (Including 36 months of training in Mansoura University Hospitals for residents and 12 month for visitors)

           14 credit hours

• Scientific activities :

            2 credit hours

     Training Program

(Basic Training Program)

Phase (I) (first year):

• Radiological training.
• Basic science teaching.
• First part examination.

Phase (II) (second year):

• Radiological training.
• Essay (MSc).
• Knowledge expansion.

Phase (III) (third year):

• Radiological training.
• Knowledge expansion.

     C- Second part examination

Regulations for progression and program completion:

(All documented in the log book)

First part:

• Minimally accepted attendance is 70%
• Attending MCQ exam.

Second part

1- Attendance Criteria:

- Minimally accepted attendance in each course is 70%.

- Attending MCQ exam after each semester.

2-Scientific activities:

attending

• Conferences
• Thesis discussions
• Meetings

3-Practical work:

- Rotations in radiology department and radiology units in different hospitals and centers according to the schedule determined by the supervisors.

 

    Master (MSc.) Examination Syllabus:

Part I:

1. Radiation physics:
2. Written examination of three hours’ duration.
3. Oral examination.
4. Radiological anatomy:
5. Written examination of three hours’ duration.
6. Oral examination.
7. Radiological positions and techniques:
8. Written examination of three hours’ duration.
9. Oral and practical examination.
10. Radiobiology & Nuclear Medicine; Dark room and Biological statistics:
11. Written examination of three hours’ duration.
12. Oral examination.
13. Pathology:

Written examination of two hours’ duration of topics related to Radio diagnosis.

Part II:

1. Radio-diagnosis:

Radio diagnosis examination is scheduled as follow:

1. Written exams (short essay and ultra-short essay) :

1-Includes three papers each of three hours’ duration of topics of Radio-diagnosis  as follow:

• 1^st paper including (GIT, Hepatobiliary, Genito-urinary, Female pelvis, breast imaging and pediatric related topics).
• 2^nd paper including (Musculoskeletal, Cardio-Thoracic imaging and pediatric related topics).
• 3^rd paper including (Neurology, Head & neck, vascular imaging and pediatric related topics).
• Elective paper:

Includes one of the following (Interventional radiology of hepato-biliary system, Renal and liver transplant radiology)

1. Clinical exam:

• Reporting sessions: Including 10 cases of different radiological modalities.
• Spots examination: Including 10 cases of different radiological modalities.
• Oral exam (Multi-station viva exam.)

For MD Degree

    Curriculum structure and contents:

a- Duration of the program: 36 months.

b- Program structure:

-First part: 5 credit hours.

-Second part: 25 credit hours.

-Thesis: 15 credit hours.

- Clinical training program: 13 credit hour per week in the 36 months duration for residents and 12 month for visitors.

- Scientific activities: 2 credit hours per week in the 36 months duration.

Training Program

Phase (I) (first year):

• Radiological training.
• Basic science teaching.
• First part examination.

Phase (II) (second year):

• Radiological training.
• Knowledge expansion.

Phase (III) (third year):

• Radiological training.
• Knowledge expansion.
• Second part examination

Phase (IV):

Thesis discussion (MD).

    Regulations for progression and program completion:

(All documented in the log book)

First part:

• Minimally accepted attendance is 70%
• Attending MCQ exam.

Second part

1- Attendance Criteria:

- Minimally accepted attendance in each course is 70%.

- Attending MCQ exam after each semester

2-Scientific activities:

attending

• Conferences
• Thesis discussions
• Meetings

3-Practical work:

- Day work:

Rotations in radiology department and radiology units in different hospitals and centers according to the schedule determined by the supervisors.

-On-call Duties:

Residents are assigned to appropriate on-call duties according to a

Prearranged department schedule.

4- Success in thesis and publishing a paper with related topic in international Journal.

 

    Doctorate degree (MD.) Examination Syllabus:

Part I:

1-Radiation physics (Advanced course) :

1. Written examination of three hours’ duration.

2-Interventional Radiology:

1. Written examination of three hours’ duration.

Part II:

1. Radiodiagnosis:

Radiodiagnosis examination is scheduled as follow:

1. Written exams (short essay and ultra-short essay) :
   • Includes three papers each of three hours’ duration of topics of Radiodiagnosis as follow:

• 1^st paper including GIT, Hepatobiliary, Genito-urinary, Female pelvis and breast imaging.
• 2^nd paper including Musculoskeletal and Cardio-Thoracic imaging.
• 3^rd paper including Neurology, Head & neck and vascular imaging.
  • Elective paper:
• Includes one of the following (Recent advances in neuroradiology, Recent advances in cardiac imaging, Recent advances in vascular imaging)

1. Clinical exam:

• Reporting sessions: Including 10 cases of different radiological modalities and up to date radiology cases.
• Spots examination: Including 30 cases of different radiological modalities and up to date radiology cases..
• Oral exam (Multi-station)