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Diagnostic Radiology: Neuro MR 1

Week 1

1) Read: The following chapters of: Neuroradiology: The Requisites, 5th ed.

a) Cranial anatomy: Chapter 1,
b) Degenerative Diseases of the Spine: Chapter 15

2) Review MRI protocols with staff

3) Review basic MRI brain sequences with staff:

-Including but not limited to T1 pre and post, +/- fat saturation, T1 +/- FLAIR/IR; MPRAGE vs T1 with TSE; T2, T2 3D SPACE/CISS, T2 FLAIR, T2 STIR; GRE/SWI; DWI/ADC
-MR angiography/venography sequences: e.g. role of T1 FS sequences, TOF versus post contrast

4) Answer 50 Neuro questions from Radprimer and/or Board Vitals

Week 2

1) Read: The following chapters from: Neuroradiology: The Requisites, 5th ed.

a) Infectious and Noninfectious Inflammatory Diseases of the Brain: Chapter 5,
b) Nondegenerative Diseases of the Spine: Chapter 16

2) Answer a cumulative of 100 Neuro questions from Radprimer and/or Board Vitals

Week 3

1) Read: The following chapters from: Neuroradiology: The Requisites, 5th ed.

a) Intracranial Neoplasms: Chapter 2
b) Vascular Diseases of the Brain: Chapter 3

2) Answer a cumulative of 150 Neuro questions from Radprimer and/or Board Vitals