Evaluation of a Radiation Oncology Microclerkship as a Component of Medical Student Education.

Compared to most oncologic subspecialties, radiation oncology (RO) lacks a natural pathway for incorporation into the clinical clerkships, and few students ever complete a formal rotation in RO. The feasibility, and perceived value, of a 1-day "microclerkship" exposure in RO during other related clerkships was evaluated in this study. At a single institution, the RO clerkship director partnered with clerkship directors in medical oncology, palliative care, and radiology so that every 3rd or 4th year student would spend 1 day in RO during those clerkships.

USMLE Step 2 CK Scores and Radiology Residency Applications: Does it Affect Diversity in Selection of Trainees?

Rationale And Objectives: As residency programs in diagnostic radiology aspire to broaden trainee diversity, reliance on certain criteria may affect the selection of candidates from underrepresented groups. With the conversion of reporting of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 scores to pass/fail, programs may rely more on numerical USMLE Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) scores. The purpose of our investigation is to assess the effects of Step 2 CK scores on the selection of underrepresented minority (URM) and female candidates.

Double Aortic Arch in an Asymptomatic Adult.

We present a rare double aortic arch (DAA) diagnosis incidentally on CT in a 60-year-old male who presented with pneumonia. DAA is a vascular ring that typically manifests in infants or children due to compression of the esophagus or trachea, resulting in dysphagia or dyspnea. Diagnosis of DAA in adulthood is usually due to the delayed emergence of obstructive symptoms.

Urachal Remnant Calcification: A Rare Cause of Calcification Within the Urinary Bladder.

Calcification of the urachal remnant is a rare cause of urinary bladder calcification. We present a case of calcification of the urachal remnant found incidentally on computed tomography (CT) scan in the setting of trauma. Our case clearly illustrates that reformatting images in the sagittal plane can clearly delineate the median umbilical ligament and its relationship to the calcification for confirmation of the diagnosis.