Extern-Radiology

Responsibilities

Externs' responsibilities include answering calls to the radiology on call pager and performing clerical work such as filling out forms and faxing documents. When a physician calls to order a study, the extern simply takes the information down and passes it on to the resident on call who protocols the study. If any additional information or discussion is needed, the resident calls the ordering physician to discuss the case further. It remains the radiology resident's responsibility to discuss cases and interpretations with the referring clinician.

Requirements and Commitment

Third year medical students at The University of Iowa are invited to apply. The externship is a year-long commitment from March 1 through February 28. Ten externs will be selected to allow for flexibility in coverage schedules while they rotate through their medical school clinical responsibilities and the fourth-year interview season.