University of Miami Interventional Radiology Interest Group (IRIG)
The Interventional Radiology Interest Group (IRIG) serves to provide University of Miami medical students with opportunities to learn about the field of Interventional Radiology. In addition, we provide students with resident and faculty mentors to help them navigate the field and application process. Finally, we attempt to facilitate research opportunities, matching students with residents and faculty for various projects. This includes clinical and research shadowing opportunities. Please contact the University of Miami IRIG for further information. Outside shadowing is considered on a case-to-case basis.ACE MDR 969 Elective Rotation
This University of Miami fourth-year medical student course is an introduction to Vascular/Interventional Radiology and consists of intensive exposure to Vascular and Interventional Radiology procedures under the direct supervision of interventional radiologists. Electives are typically 2-4 weeks. The rotation is hosted at UHealth Tower, Jackson Memorial hospital, Sylvester Cancer Center, and Lennar Ambulatory Care Facility.
ACE MDR 942 Elective Rotation
This course is a follow-up course to the initial/introduction to Interventional Radiology MDR969 and consists of intensive hands-on experience in Vascular and Interventional Radiology procedures under the direct supervision of interventional radiologists. Students will primarily work alongside IR attending(s) and IR residents at the VA to evaluate and prepare patients pre-procedurally, obtain appropriate informed consents, discuss pre-procedural planning including proper imaging modality selection with their attending and IR residents, perform basic procedures in the measure and extent considered appropriate by the attending (dependent on the student’s level of knowledge and expertise), and manage post-procedure care as well as long-term complications. This course will build off prior themes and objectives of learning about and participating in (a) the use of radiological imaging to guide procedures, (b) the evaluation and management of pre- and post-procedural IR patients, and participation in various procedures by encouraging a greater level of student autonomy and independence while working directly with an IR attending. Specifically, this course will emphasize one-on-one learning with an Interventional Radiology attending and development of general skills an IR resident should have as well as development of skills necessary in smaller procedures such as ultrasound-guided abscess drainages and paracentesis.