Dr Meher Ursekar took a brilliant lecture on neuroanatomy last month, correlating brain anatomy, function, and functional MRI. It took some time to prepare notes because of the relatively abstract nature of the topic; besides it was difficult to obtain figures for each and every structure we are talking about. Apologies for the delay. We …
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Things to know before applying for fellowships in Singapore. Fellowship providing hands-on experience are not less 12 months and shall require registration. Hands-off observership positions are from 2 weeks to 28 days, and for 6 months, with no extension. The shorter 28 days observer ship do not require SMC (Singapore Medical Council) registration and is …
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Singapore is not among the first destinations for post graduate doctoral training or full time career in medicine. Not many have ventured there as compared to North America or Europe so little information is available. So was the case for me when I had gone there for my fellowship. I would like to share some …
In this blog, I am going to share my experience on how to apply for US fellowships here (I had applied in 2012-13). 1. Clearing the USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination) is a must to be able to work in any clinical fellowship. Try deciding whether to give the USMLE as early as possible …
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The first blog on the road to securing an international fellowship/ position is on the initial basic steps and some advice. These would be applicable irrespective of which country you are applying at. 1. Training abroad is overall an excellent experience. It of course makes you a better radiologist, but also broadens your perspective as …
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Here are the notes based on the talk by Dr Jankharia. There are a couple of links as well at the end to read more from, and links to two ppts put up on this topic on slideshare by Dr Jankharia sometime back (they have more images to refer to). We haven't put a lot …
Continue reading Approach to interstitial lung disease: Dr Bhavin Jankharia’s talk
Come gather ’round people Wherever you roam And admit that the waters Around you have grown And accept it that soon You’ll be drenched to the bone If your time to you is worth savin’ Then you better start swimmin’ or you’ll sink like a stone For the times they are a-changin’ - Bob Dylan; …
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I. ARTHRITIS Classification of arthritis: Osteoarthritis 1. >80% of those aged above 50 years have osteoarthritis. It is multifactorial and has very variable appearances. It is the common end point of all kinds of arthritides. 2. Keep the report descriptive. Describe a. Loss of joint space – how much and in which compartment? …
Continue reading Arthritis, spine imaging, and beyond.. Dr Harun Gupta’s talk
These are some noted from Dr Ravi Ramakantan’s talk on cervical spine and craniovertebral junction radiography. 1. Many of these x-rays (as also CTs) are taken in an emergency situation with the patient having suffered trauma. It is the responsibility of the radiologist to ensure that the patient is correctly shifted from the stretcher for …
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1. Triple rule out CT – Coronary angiography + aortic angiography + pulmonary angiography: Done in patients with acute chest pain and suspected cardiovascular cause Technique: ECG gating; 100 to 120 ml of contrast at 3.5 to 5 mL/s; 18-20G cannula; IV ivabredine/ metoprolol (for controlling heart rate)+ nitroglycerine (for vasodilatation) given prior to scanning; …
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