1. DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY AND MEDICAL IMAGING RAD 2325/RT 325 RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES III Inter Hospital Collaborative Research in the Fall 2012 second year course Prof. Z.Vinokur RT (M) zvinokur@citytech.cuny.edu

3. Guidelines for Group Hospital Presentations The main purpose of this project is to give the students an opportunity to explore the imaging of a disease as well as the patient’s treatment and prognosis Groups of 4 will be formed 2 and 2 from different Hospital sites Topics should be selected according to the affiliate’s specialties and the student’s group interests

4. The topic for this semester will be: Cancer Cancer

5. Objectives: The cooperative learning format will allow students : to enhance oral and written communication skills improve students computer skills develop many important research skills

6. CONTENT: 1. Patient symptoms: What brought the patient to the doctor or hospital? It is expected that the student will thoroughly research the patient’s pathology through use of the Internet, medical library or other appropriate avenues. 2. Discussion of imaging techniques and how diagnosis was made: The student is encouraged to sit down with the Radiologist and go over the patient’s images and chart when possible. 3. Compare normal radiographic appearance with abnormal images depicting the appearance of the pathology. 4. Treatment plan: Radiation therapy, chemotherapy, surgery, drugs/medication, physical therapy 5. Prognosis of the disease or condition: What is the health outlook for this patient? 6. Conclusion: In the conclusion the student must include a question and answer period where he or she is expected to field questions knowledgeably. 7. Reference bibliography: Must be turned in at the time of the Presentation. Bibliography must include consultations with key medical personnel and a list of Internet sites visited for research.

7. presentation should be 15-20 minutes worth 10 % towards the student’s final grade in the course.

8. DUE DATES The final group project will be presented during week 10 and 11 in class

9. Group Assessment 1. Identify your responsibilities within the group: _____________________________ 2 Did you complete all of the tasks assigned to you? ___ yes ____ no ____ most of them If either the above answer is “no” or “most of them,” explain why you could not complete all of the assigned tasks.

10. Group Assessment 3 How would you rate your participation in the group? ____ I was incredibly involved in each phase of this project. ____ I completed all work assigned to me, but was not otherwise involved. ____ I completed most of the work assigned to me but other group members contributed more than I did. ____ I did not contribute to the group project. If you feel the need to defend your answer to #3, do so here.

11. Group Assessment 4. Identify another group member: _________________________________________________ 5. How would you rate this person’s participation in the group? ____ This person was incredibly involved in each phase of this project. ____ This person completed all work assigned to him/her, but was not otherwise involved. ____ This person completed most of the work assigned to him/her, but other group members contributed more than he/she did. ____ This person did not contribute to the group project. If you feel the need to defend your answer to #5, do so here.

12. Thank you