Target Case Volume for Radiology Residents:
MSK:
R1 40-50 radiographs
R2-3 10 cross sectional studies + 25-30 radiographs
R4 20 cross sectional exams + radiographs as time allows to keep list up
NEURO:
R1 CT 15/day minimum
R2 CT 20-25/day minimum
R3 MR 12/day minimum
R4 MR 20/day minimum
BODY:
R1-pre-call sit with staff or upper level resident@viewbox and dictate exam findings as discussed, target 5-12 studies/day
R1-after call 8-12 studies/day
R2 12-15 studies/day
R3 16-20 studies/day
R4 20-25 studies/day
Body MR read every exam
US:
Intern: observe resident +/- dictate 10 cases/day
R1 20+
R2 30+
R3 40+
R4 50+
ER:
Target: 4-5 CTs/hour
Start of 1st call: 2-3 CT/h
End of 1st call: 4-5 CT/h
CT volume may vary based on complexity, mix of cases.
PET/CT:
8-10 exams/day
MAMMO:
240 mammograms must be read in 6 month time period during last 2 years of training
3 month rotations total- preferably 1 in R3, 2 back to back in R4 year
1st rotation: 160 diagnostic exams
40 dictations/month
60-80 procedures (observe and/or participate)
2nd rotation: 240 screening exams, 20 MRI
3rd rotation: approx. 250 dictations: combination of screening, diagnostic, MRI and procedures