Radiology Cancer Research Training Curriculum (RCRTC)

The Department of Radiology at the University of Rochester Medical Center is now offering an opportunity for those individuals interested in research. Through this track, one could achieve a Masters in Public Health in the Clinical Investigation track, through the Department of Community and Preventive Medicine, and receive specialized training in Clinical Imaging (MPH) degree at the University of Rochester during his/her residency/fellowship training. At the end of the training period, it is expected the individual will become a board certified Radiologist with an MPH degree.

This two-year, multidisciplinary program begins at the PGY-2 or 6 level. Listed below is the curriculum and schedule for the MPH program.

Time	Title	Credit Hours
Curriculum 2003-2004
Fall	Introduction to Biostatistics (BST 463)	4
Semester	Principles of Epidemiology (PM 415)	3
	Introduction to the US Healthcare System (PM 421)	3
	Social and Behavioral Medicine (PM 426)	3
	Ethics in Research (IND 501)	0
	Writing Workshop (PM 449) (If not taking Workshop in Scientific Communication in Spring semester.)
	Clinical Evaluation & Outcomes Research (PM 482) Note: if this class is not offered in Fall 2002, students could choose another course that satisfies the MPH Research methods requirement.)	3
Spring	Public Health and the Environment (PM 470)	2
Semester	Another semester of Biostatistics:
	Statistical Methods for Biomedical Applications (BST 464)	4
	or
	Design of Clinical Trials (BST 465)	4
	Medical Decision and Cost Effectiveness Research (PM 484)	3
	Technology of Assessment in Medicine (PM 471)	1
	Practical Skills in Grant Writing (PM 438)	3
	Second Research Methods course, if needed (see above) workshop in Scientific Communication (If not taking Writing Workshop in Fall semester.)	3
May - June	Management and Evaluation of Health Services Organizations (PM 450)	2
	Introduction to SAS for Windows (PM 429)	2
Year 2 Curriculum
July - Aug.	Introduction to SAS for Windows (PM 429)	2
	Clinical Research Skills: (Advanced Research Informatics)	4
	Clinical Research Seminars	4
	Mentored Research Experience	Full time
Sept. - Dec.	Clinical Skills: (Federal policies and regulations, inclusion of women, minorities and children, institutional roles and responsibilities in research; technology transfer; relations with industry	14
Jan. - May	Mentored Research Experience	Full time
	Clinical Research Seminars	14
June	Mentored Research Experience	Variable

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PGY-2	1st yr	Radiology residency program
PGY-3	2nd yr	MPH program
PGY-4	3rd yr	MPH program - MPH degree anticipated /
PGY-5	4th yr	Radiology residency program
PGY-6	5th yr	Radiology residency program - Board Certification

Applicant eligibility requirements
Residents:

1. Must have completed a clinical (PGY-1) in an ACGME approved program.
2. Must be a United States citizen or possess resident alien status.
3. Applicants need to apply through the ERAS Program under the "R" reserved positions.
4. Applicants must be active participants in the National Resident Match Program.

PGY-6	Fellowship program (2 months)
PGY-6/7	MPH program (21 months)
PGY-7	Fellowship training - (6-10 months)
PGY-8	MPH program - Degree anticipated

Applicant eligibility requirements
Fellows:

1. Must have (or will) successfully complete residency training in Diagnostic Radiology in an approved ACGME program.
2. Must be a United States citizen or possess resident alien status.

Iona M Mackey
Coordinator
Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program
Radiology Cancer Research Training Curriculum Program
(716) 275-1128
iona_mackey@urmc.rochester.edu