Radiology Studies

Unit Code

01130

Department/Institution Offering Unit

Department of Radiology
University of Melbourne
Royal Melbourne Hospital
Grattan St, Parkville
Victoria 3050 Australia

Unit Points

Research Points: 87.5

Coursework Points: 12.5

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Contacts

Unit Coordinator/s:

Prof Robert Gibson
Department of Radiology
Royal Melbourne Hospital
Grattan St, Parkville
Victoria 3050 Australia

tel: +61 3 9342 8786
fax: +61 3 9342 8369
email: r.gibson@unimelb.edu.au

Alternative Contact:

Angela Alexiou
Department of Radiology
Royal Melbourne Hospital
Grattan St, Parkville
Victoria 3050 Australia

tel: +61 3 9342 8786
fax: +61 3 9342 8369
email: Angela.Alexiou@mh.org.au

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Overall Objectives

• To provide the student with basic and/or clinical research experience in radiology.
• To appreciate how radiology can be applied to clinical problems.
• To enhance the learning of anatomy, pathology, and clinical medicine using radiological imaging as a tool.
• To extend the understanding of principles of radiological imaging and interventional radiological practice.
• To gain clinical experience and understand the role of the radiologist in clinical practice by attending regular clinicoradiological meetings, and observing diagnostic and therapeutic radiological procedures within the Department of Radiology.
• To further develop the ability of students to critically read the research literature.
• To develop students' presentation and writing skills.
• To develop research skills the student will undertake a coursework subject in epidemiology and biostatistics

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Content

Coursework: Intermediate Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Research: Research will be in basic or clinical areas of radiology, in one of the following areas: neuroradiology, abdominal radiology, vascular radiology, musculoskeletal radiology, chest radiology, breast imaging, and oncologic radiology.
Most radiology research is clinical as opposed to laboratory or "bench-top", and most is performed in close collaboration with the relevant clinical units and in some instances with well-established research units. Projects may be offered in any of the Faculty's clinical schools; to date all have been based at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Sample Research Topics:

1. MRI in investigation of stroke and cerebral tumours
2. CT intravenous cholangiography - optimizing acquisition and display
3. Musculoskeletal imaging - eg femoracetabular impingement syndrome of hip

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Assessment Breakdown

Research Component: 87.5 points
Research Report (up to 9,000 words): 75%
Oral presentation: 10%
Supervisor's Evaluation: 15%

Coursework Component: 12.5 points
Intermediate Epidemiology and Biostatistics will be assessed as per subject description.

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Student Numbers

Number of places available:
Up to 5 - one student per project (number dictated by number of projects)