PGY2 Year

REQUIRED ROTATIONS

During PGY2 year, residents are introduced to all radiology subspecialties required for certification by the American Board of Radiology (ABR).  Every three weeks residents (all years) rotate through one of the following clinics where they will learn to identify anatomical structures and disease processes, as well as learn about specific imaging modalities:

  • Body CT
  • Body Fluoro
  • Breast imaging
  • Chest
  • Head & neck
  • Musculoskeletal
  • Neuro CT, MR
  • Nuclear medicine, including PET and cardiac
  • Pediatric radiology
  • Ultrasound
  • Vascular interventional
  • Veteran’s Administration Medical Center

CALL RESPONSIBILITIES

No call responsibilities during the PGY2 year.

IN-HOUSE CONFERENCES

In addition to clinical rotations, residents will also attend morning and noon conferences, interdisciplinary conferences, Journal Club, and guest lectureships.

STATE/NATIONAL CONFERENCES

  • Iowa Radiologic Society annual meeting (expected attendance) - conference fees paid for by department
  • Radiologic Society of North America annual meeting (must attend at least twice during residency)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Begin working on Physics Modules in preparation for the board exams
  • Maintain a case/procedure log

EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS

  • ACR In-Training Exam (January/February)
  • Rotation exams