Welcome to the Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Interest Group page!
At the University of Washington School of Medicine, students have a shared interest group for diagnostic and interventional radiology, as there is so much overlap and combined interest.
Group Leadership:
Diana Christensen, MS4
Co-leader, DR leader
Kara Fitzgerald, MS4
Co-leader, IR leader
kmfitz@uw.edu
Brian Schlidt, MS4
Co-leader, DR leader
Jonathan Medverd, MD
Faculty advisor
jmed@uw.edu
David Shin, MD
IR faculty mentor
dsshin@uw.edu
Activities
November L&L — Imaging of Infectious Processes
Wonderful opportunity to see radiographic evidence of infectious disease with chest, abdomen, neurologic, MSK and multisystem pathology. Board specific as well as common clinical findings – a great lecture for any level medical student!
By our beloved residents — Drs Patty Ojeda, Tanner Clark and Aaron Daub
November 16th, 12:00 – 1:00 pm PST
Room T546
December L&L — Reproductive Imaging
A mix of IR procedures discussion (uterine artery embolization, uterine fibroid embolization, prostate artery embolization) as well as ultrasound findings related to the reproductive system and radiographic findings in pelvic pain
December 6th or 7th — exact date, time, and location TBD
Spring semester – What was good? What do you want to see?
Let us know! Email kmfitz@uw.edu
IR Symposium
This special day is open to EVERYONE! Great teaching by our IR attendings and fellows! Learn about procedures that many of your patients could be offered as part of their treatment plan
December 1st, 11:30 – 2:00pm PST
Room T473
Schedule for the day:
11:30 – Free lunch and introduction with Dr. Ingraham
12:15 – 14:00 — 15 minute series of hands-on stations and presentations
Ultrasound Guidance
Introduction to US and opportunity to scan in vitro models
Venous Access and Central Lines
Great opportunity to learn about central lines and learn how they are placed
IVC Filter
Discover indication, technique of placement and retrieval, as well as imaging
PAD, Angioplasty and Stents
Find out treatment options when your patient has peripheral arterial disease
Embolics
See the products used to decrease blood flow
Interventional Oncology
Learn about transarterial chemo-embolization (TACE) and ablation
Please RSVP to kmfitz@uw.edu
Helpful Resources
Journals:
Check out the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Free access if you go through your UW Net ID login on the HSL website
Videos:
There are great youtube channels for Society of Interventional Radiology and Resident, Students and Fellows of SIR
Get Involved
Contact DIRIG leadership to become a member of the group or if you are interested in leadership opportunities
Join Society of Interventional Radiology as a student to get updates and opportunities for educational materials
Join the Radiological Society of North America RSNA as a student to get updates and opportunities for educational materials
For local connections and information about the annual state meeting, please visit the Washing State Radiologic Society website
Advising
UW Advisors have compiled recommendations for applying to radiology — found here
Interested in Diagnostic Radiology residency?
Please reach out to the UW DR advisor, Dr. Jonathan Medverd.
 |
|
Jonathan Medverd, MD |
Interested in Interventional Radiology Integrated residency?
Please reach out the UW advisors — either Dr. David Shin, or Dr. Chris Ingraham, for help with discussing your journey.
To see how you can get some first hand experience, click here to view the student rotation opportunities
For more information on the Interventional Radiology residency at UW, please click here
 |
 |
|
Christopher Ingraham, MD |
David Shin, MD |