THE HOSPITAL FOR
SICK CHILDREN
Pediatric Neuroradiology Fellowship - Goals and Objectives
DEFINITION OF PEDIATRIC NEURORADIOLOGY
Pediatric neuroradiology is the organ/system-based subspecialty of Diagnostic
Radiology dedicated to diagnosis of disorders and diseases of the central nervous
system in children utilizing different imaging techniques.
TRAINING YEAR SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
1) Medical Expert:
1.1) Obtain maximum training in pediatric Neuroradiology, especially in MR, CT,
Myelography, Angiography and to a lesser extent Neuro-Ultra-sonography.
1.2) Train in skills for performing Pediatric Neuro-Angiography and Myelography.
1.3) Gain the technical proficiencies to carry out investigations into pediatric
neurological disorders.
1.4) Build on proficiency, with the supervision of staff Pediatric Neuroradiologists.
1.5) Didactic teaching as well as teaching during film interpretation and
procedures are given to the Fellows consistently and constantly throughout
the fellowship during the procedures, film interpretation sessions and
lectures.
1.6) Learn to be able to perform basic interpretations and procedural skills in
Pediatric Neuroradiology.
1.7) Additional training time for Fellows who will in future perform Pediatric
Neuroradiology procedures and interpretations as their main practice.
2) Communicator:
2.1) Trainees will be responsible for explaining the procedure to the patient/family,
including the risks of possible complications and answering questions.
3) Collaborator:
3.1) Gain experience in reviewing pediatric neuroradiology cases brought to
attention by clinicians on a daily basis.
3.2) Enhanced through obtaining the appropriate history to guide decisions
regarding the best imaging modality to pursue imaging investigation.
3.3) Responsible for communicating requests for further imaging to imaging
technologists.
4) Manager:
4.1) Gain experience in screening and protocoling.
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4.2)
4.3)
Learn how to prioritize cases.
Develop skills to become increasingly responsible for neuroradiology cases,
including proper delegation of authority to residents and technologists.
5) Health Advocate:
5.1) Gain expertise in the selection of appropriate tests or follow-up studies from
discussion with referring doctors and consultants.
5.2) Take into consolidation the benefits/risks of procedures, in consultation with
referring doctors.
5.3) Gain expertise in guiding referring clinicians to the imaging study or studies
most appropriate for their patients.
6) Scholar:
6.1) One academic day is assigned per week for trainees to pursue research
projects.
6.2) Research activity done at The Hospital for Sick Children.
6.3) Publish scientific papers.
6.4) Present work at Neuroradiology meetings.
6.5) It is expected that the resident will prepare at least one manuscript for
presentation and/or publication, and will actively participate in the teaching of
radiology residents and residents from other clinical services.
6.6) Attend and present at various clinical rounds, including:
6.6.1)
Presentation of conferences and rounds of minimal 3 to 5 times per
week throught the whole fellowship period.
7) Professional:
7.1) Incorporate ethical practice, professional regulation and high personal
standards of behaviour.
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