Radiology Observerships @ Maricopa Med. Center

Recently, Maricopa Medical Center lost a legal battle regarding abortion training for its Ob-Gyn residents, to Dr.Christopher Carey, who insisted that it was unfair that abortion training be made compulsory for trainee residents who did not believe in abortion being ethical...fair enough!

 

Anyways, as usual, I am losing focus again..lol. The purpose of this post was to alert Radiology hopefuls about formal Observership program at Maricopa Medical Center in the State of Arizona. Details mentioned on the website include:

"All our rotations start on the first Monday of each month and are 4-weeks long. The hospital allows a maximum of 2 rotations per academic year.

Maricopa Medical Center provides three free meals per day from the hospital cafeteria, during your rotation. [Cool ;-)]

Free parking is available on-site. [Awesome!]

Rotators have access to the hospital medical library during their rotation. [Of course]. Two lectures are provided daily. One is at 7:30am and the other is at 12:00pm. Rotators are welcome to attend the 7:30am lectures and expected to attend the noon conferences. Most lectures take place in the Radiology Resident Conference Room.

Call and weekend coverage is not part of the rotation or observership. [Sigh of Relief !!]

Rotators and observers can present cases during noon lectures if schedule permit [Hmm..you should ! ]
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Click Here for further information and Download Application Form

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- Radiology Residency and IMGs

ACR's Radiology Observerships for Iraqi Radiologists

Thanks to the efforts of Dr. Abdul Hadi Al Khalili, the former chair of the department of neurosurgery at the University of Baghdad, who had to escape the unfortunate & merciless killings in Iraq- the American College of Radiologists will host at least 6 Iraqi Radiologists each year for up to 4 weeks of Observerships at various participating Radiology Programs across the US.

The Radiology Programs Initially participating are:

- University of Michigan Medical School, MI
- Henry Ford Hospital, MI
- University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, PA
- Thomas Jefferson University, PA
- Massachusetts General Hospital, MA
- University of California at San Diego, CA

Read Report Here

Eligible Candidates should inquire with the American College of Radiologists

Headquarters:
1891 Preston White Dr.
Reston, VA 20191,
(703) 648-8900

PENNSYLVANIA (PA)

CLERKSHIPS / ELECTIVES
(4th Year Medical Students)



University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)
Specialty: Radiology
Application & Electives Description



EXTERNSHIPS

Bryn Mawr Hospital, PA
Externship/observership + research in Cardiothoracic surg
Starts: end of March 2009 Duration: 3 months to 6 months
Contact: Pat Dorris (dorrispa@mlhs.org )
Attending: Robert S Boova M.D.[ System chief Cardio Thoracic surgery]
Strong CT surgery experience in Bryn Mawr hospital, affiliated to Thomas Jefferson University.. Clinical research is strongly encouraged along with externship.



OBSERVERSHIPS


Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Download Application Form [PDF]
Specialty: Multiple (Pediatrics and Pediatric Sub-specialties)


Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia
"Drexel Medicine Physician Refresher Course"
Specialties: Multiple
Click Here for Application Information
Steep Fees !


Penn State College of Medicine
Specialties: Multiple
Application Information


University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Specialties: Multiple
Application Information


University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Specialty: Critical Care Medicine / ICU
Duration: 2 weeks to 2 Month along with additional option $200 Critical Care Medicine course (Which I highly recommend for your resume)
Application Info


Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia
Specialties: Internal Medicine (other may be possible)
Internal Medicine Website
(This information is unconfirmed word-of-mouth evidence)


Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia
Specialties: Multiple
Visa: They will determine the visa type you will be granted / eligible for (B1/ B2 / J1)
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Western Pennsylvania Hospital
Specialties: Multiple
Application & Contact Information

CONNECTICUT (CT)

CLERKSHIPS / ELECTIVES



Yale University School of Medicine
Specialties: Multiple -List of Clinical Electives
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OBSERVERSHIPS



Griffin Hospital
Specialties:Internal Medicine
Application Information



University of Connecticut
Specialties: Multiple
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Yale University School of Medicine
Specialty: Radiology
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