Thomas Hanson, DVM, MS
Professor Diagnostic Imaging, SAMS, SVM, SGU Cassia building ground floor
Office hours by appointment via email for zoom
Thanson3@sgu.edu
Course Faculty and Staff Information
Administration: Ms Ruth Thornhill
SAMS, Cassia building, lower floor, True Blue Campus Email Address: rthornhill@sgu.edu
Lectures: Sis Lecture Hall
Labs: Charter Hall
Examinations/quiz/tests-
Midterm will be delivered by examsoft
One quiz delivered within My Courses Test and quizzes
Final examination will be delivered by examsoft
All material supplied on MyCourses/ 2021-01-SAMS513-V-0- Diagnostic Imaging- (21139)
Students are NOT required to acquire a textbook.
Main recommended textbook: Thrall, D.E. Textbook of Veterinary Diagnostic
Radiology, 7th Edition, Elsevier/ Saunders 2018. Includes chapters on physics of radiology and normal radiographic anatomy of Canine and Equine species. This is a very good reference for more in-depth reading. It covers all the material that will be discussed in lectures and labs. Available at the library and online versions can be purchased.
Additional resources: Supplied on My courses:
This material contains additional background information which is not material that will be examined. Resource on Digital Radiography: Thrall, D.E. Textbook of Veterinary Diagnostic Radiology, 6th Edition, Elsevier/ Saunders, 2013: Chapter 2: Digital Radiographic Imaging, pages 22 to 37.
Additional recommended textbooks:
- Kealy K., McAllister H. and Graham J.P. Diagnostic Radiology and Ultrasonography of the Dog and Cat, 5th edition. Saunders/ Elsevier 2011.
- Holloway A. and McConnel F. BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Radiography and Radiology; A Foundation Manual, 1st edition. BSAVA 2014.
- Kirberger R.M., McEvoy F. J. BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Musculoskeletal Imaging, 2nd edition. BSAVA 2016.
- Schwarz T. and Johnson V. BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Thoracic imaging, 1st edition. BSAVA 2008
- O’Brien, R. and Barr F. BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Abdominal imaging, 1st edition. BSAVA 2009.
- Butler,J.A., Colles, C.M., Dyson, S.J., Kold, S.J. and Poulos, P.W., Clinical Radiology of the Horse, 4th Edition. Wiley-Blackwell 2017. Kindle edition available.
- Mattoon J.S. and Nyland T.G. Small Animal Diagnostic Ultrasound. 3rd edition, Elsevier/ Saunders, 2015. Kindle edition available.
- Penninck D. and d’Anjou M.A. Small Animal Ultrasonography, 2nd edition. Wiley/ Blackwell, 2015. Kindle edition available.
- Barr F. and Gaschen L. BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Ultrasonography, 1st edition. BSAVA 2011.
- Dennis R., Kirberger R.M., Barr F., Wrigley R.H. Handbook of Small Animal Radiology and Ultrasound. Techniques and Differential Diagnoses. 2nd Edition, Elsevier 2010.
- Ayers Susie. Small Animal Radiographic Techniques and Positioning, Wiley& Blackwell, 2012.
- Handbook of Equine Radiography by Martin Weaver and Safia Barakzai, Saunders and Elsevier, 2010.
Websites: These are definitively worth looking at:
Radiology website with normal radiographic anatomy of main domestic species of the University of Illinois: http://vetmed.illinois.edu/courses/imaging_anatomy/index.html
London Royal Veterinary College website on normal radiographic anatomy: http://www.onlineveterinaryanatomy.net/
- Students with disabilities who need accommodations should contact Student Accessibility and Accommodations Services (SAAS), located in the Dean of Students Office.
- Information can be found at mycampus.sgu.edu/group/saas
For the lab sessions, writing material of your choice is required to write responses for the cases provided during the labs.
At the end of the course the student should be able to competently interpret and comment on common radiolographic presentations of clinical disorders that s/he will encounter on the first day in clinical practice. The basic principles of how image formation and interpretation are reapplied building on SAMS 501 and SAMS 502 knowledge. Students should be familiar with the standard projections, the anatomy they demonstrate and how they are obtained. The course does offer the theoretical and practical basis for learning and understanding the basics of diagnostic imaging that is applied in daily veterinary practice.
Lectures will be available according to the schedule provided under Appendices. Lectures are scheduled ahead of the lab classes. Lectures are available as Powerpoint pdf files on MyCourses and as ZOOM recordings at the completion of each presentation. Lecture content is indicated in the appendices. The course covers the basic principles of image interpretation in the current clinically used modalities and basic general clinical radiology in dogs, cats, horses and bovines. The course should prepare the student to be competent in diagnosing common pathologies using diagnostic radiology and be able to recommend the appropriate advanced imaging modalities as may be required on the first day of clinical practice.
Lab Classes will be made available according to the schedule (see under Appendices for dates and content). Content will consist of clinical imaging cases that students will practice interpretation skills.
- Students will be expected to evaluate radiographs and give answers to formative questions during discussion.
- Lab content will be examined in the examinations (Midterm, Quiz, Final).
Note: Each lecture/lab learning outcome may relate to several Course Learning Outcomes (CL).
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to…
- understand the basic principles of image formation and interpretation in radiology and basic ultrasound (image formation in radiology was covered mainly in term 1)
- understand the basic principles of image formation and interpretation in CT, MRI and Scintigraphy including the correct terminology to describe images.
- recognize the normal anatomic features and anatomic variations in the canine and feline species in radiographic and ultrasonographic modalities
- recognize the normal anatomic features and anatomic variations in the equine and bovine species in radiographic and ultrasonographic modalities
- identify radiographic and ultrasonographic abnormalities of common clinical conditions in small animals; and some examples of typical appearances of common lesions as seen in CT, MRI and Scintigraphy modalities
- identify radiographic and ultrasonographic abnormalities of common clinical conditions in large animals
- develop the ability to use correct radiographic terms and descriptors in formulating an imaging report for small and large animals focusing on radiology and ultrasonography.
- acquire skills in describing abnormalities seen in the images of various modalities and compile structured reports using correct terms and descriptors.
- learn how to select appropriate diagnostic tests and imaging modalities and be familiar with their technique
- be aware of the potential radiation hazards to personnel when using ionizing radiation and the hazards of working with MR equipment in order to ensure its safe use in clinical practice
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Course Learning Outcome |
SVM Program Level Outcome |
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Recognize and explain the normal radiographic anatomy of the body systems of the common domestic species (equine, canine, feline, bovine) and variations thereof. |
PLO 1 Recall, understand, and adequately utilize multidisciplinary knowledge of basic structures and functions of healthy animals. |
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List, explain and apply the commonly used radiographic projections in dogs and cats and horses and bovines to image the body systems including axial and appendicular skeleton, skull, thorax and abdomen. |
PLO 1 Recall, understand, and adequately utilize multidisciplinary knowledge of basic structures and functions of healthy animals. PLO 12 Demonstrate, evaluate, and model effective communication with clients, the general public, professional colleagues and responsible authorities. PLO 20 Execute a comprehensive patient diagnostic plan and demonstrate problem solving skills to arrive at a diagnosis. |
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Recognize and correctly interpret radiographic signs associated with commonly recognized pathology of the body systems of the common domestic species (equine, canine, feline and some bovine). |
PLO 1 Recall, understand, and adequately utilize multidisciplinary knowledge of basic structures and functions of healthy animals. PLO 3 Recall, understand, and adequately utilize knowledge of etiology, pathogenesis and pathology of common infectious, non-infectious, and zoonotic diseases, including biosafety and biosecurity considerations. PLO 4 Explain the relationship between disease processes and clinical signs. PLO 12 Demonstrate, evaluate, and model effective communication with clients, the general public, professional colleagues and responsible authorities. PLO 20 Execute a comprehensive patient diagnostic plan and demonstrate problem solving skills to arrive at a diagnosis. |
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Recognize and correctly interpret radiographic signs associated with commonly recognized pathology of the abdominal parenchymal organs detected by abdominal ultrasound. |
PLO 1 Recall, understand, and adequately utilize multidisciplinary knowledge of basic structures and functions of healthy animals. PLO 3 Recall, understand, and adequately utilize knowledge of etiology, pathogenesis and pathology of common infectious, non-infectious, and zoonotic diseases, including biosafety and biosecurity considerations. PLO 4 Explain the relationship between disease processes and clinical signs. PLO 12 Demonstrate, evaluate, and model effective communication with clients, the general public, professional colleagues and responsible authorities. PLO 20 Execute a comprehensive patient diagnostic plan and demonstrate problem solving skills to arrive at a diagnosis. |
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Appraise the normal heart and great vessels and the common abnormalities/ pathologies thereof on both radiographic and, basically, on echocardiograms. |
PLO 1 Recall, understand, and adequately utilize multidisciplinary knowledge of basic structures and functions of healthy animals. PLO 3 Recall, understand, and adequately utilize knowledge of etiology, pathogenesis and pathology of common infectious, non-infectious, and zoonotic diseases, including biosafety and biosecurity considerations. |
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PLO 4 Explain the relationship between disease processes and clinical signs. PLO 12 Demonstrate, evaluate, and model effective communication with clients, the general public, professional colleagues and responsible authorities. PLO 20 Execute a comprehensive patient diagnostic plan and demonstrate problem solving skills to arrive at a diagnosis. |
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Explain the basic principles of image formation in radiology, ultrasound, CT, MRI and Scintigraphy. |
PLO 1 Recall, understand, and adequately utilize multidisciplinary knowledge of basic structures and functions of healthy animals. PLO 6 Apply multidisciplinary scientific knowledge to clinical situations, and understand evidence-based veterinary medicine. PLO 11 Understand and apply basic principles of research, and recognize the contribution of research to all aspects of veterinary medicine. PLO 20 Execute a comprehensive patient diagnostic plan and demonstrate problem solving skills to arrive at a diagnosis. |
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Recognize the best use of advanced diagnostic imaging modalities (CT, MRI, Scintigraphy) and in which cases to recommend what modality. |
PLO 1 Recall, understand, and adequately utilize multidisciplinary knowledge of basic structures and functions of healthy animals. PLO 3 Recall, understand, and adequately utilize knowledge of etiology, pathogenesis and pathology of common infectious, non-infectious, and zoonotic diseases, including biosafety and biosecurity considerations. PLO 4 Explain the relationship between disease processes and clinical signs. PLO 12 Demonstrate, evaluate, and model effective communication with clients, the general public, professional colleagues and responsible authorities. PLO 20 Execute a comprehensive patient diagnostic plan and demonstrate problem solving skills to arrive at a diagnosis. |
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List the commonly used types of contrast media used in diagnostic imaging, the method of administration the most common types of studies performed and the risks and contraindications of their use. |
PLO 1 Recall, understand, and adequately utilize multidisciplinary knowledge of basic structures and functions of healthy animals. PLO 3 Recall, understand, and adequately utilize knowledge of etiology, pathogenesis and pathology of common infectious, non-infectious, and zoonotic diseases, including biosafety and biosecurity considerations. PLO 4 Explain the relationship between disease processes and clinical signs. PLO 12 Demonstrate, evaluate, and model effective communication with clients, the general public, professional colleagues and responsible authorities. PLO 20 Execute a comprehensive patient diagnostic plan and demonstrate problem solving skills to arrive at a diagnosis. |
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Integrate, explain and apply the principles of radiation safety and awareness of the risks of the medical use of ionizing radiation to the patient, staff, the public and the environment. |
PLO 1 Recall, understand, and adequately utilize multidisciplinary knowledge of basic structures and functions of healthy animals. PLO 3 Recall, understand, and adequately utilize knowledge of etiology, pathogenesis and pathology of common infectious, non-infectious, and zoonotic diseases, including biosafety and biosecurity considerations. PLO 4 Explain the relationship between disease processes and clinical signs. PLO 6 Apply multidisciplinary scientific knowledge to clinical situations, and understand evidence-based veterinary medicine. PLO 12 Demonstrate, evaluate, and model effective communication with clients, the general public, professional colleagues and responsible authorities. PLO 20 Execute a comprehensive patient diagnostic plan and demonstrate problem solving skills to arrive at a diagnosis. |
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Demonstrate proficiency in the correct use of medical imaging terminology when verbally describing and reporting diagnostic imaging studies and can communicate a radiographic diagnosis and differential diagnoses to teachers/ colleagues/ co-workers / owners. |
PLO 1 Recall, understand, and adequately utilize multidisciplinary knowledge of basic structures and functions of healthy animals. PLO 3 Recall, understand, and adequately utilize knowledge of etiology, pathogenesis and pathology of common infectious, non-infectious, and zoonotic diseases, including biosafety and biosecurity considerations. PLO 4 Explain the relationship between disease processes and clinical signs. PLO 12 Demonstrate, evaluate, and model effective communication with clients, the general public, professional colleagues and responsible authorities. \ PLO 20 Execute a comprehensive patient diagnostic plan and demonstrate problem solving skills to arrive at a diagnosis. |
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Explain and recommend the use of ultrasound to perform interventional studies such as fluid/ tissue sampling and the standard practice of such. |
PLO 1 Recall, understand, and adequately utilize multidisciplinary knowledge of basic structures and functions of healthy animals. PLO 3 Recall, understand, and adequately utilize knowledge of etiology, pathogenesis and pathology of common infectious, non-infectious, and zoonotic diseases, including biosafety and biosecurity considerations. PLO 4 Explain the relationship between disease processes and clinical signs. PLO 6 Apply multidisciplinary scientific knowledge to clinical situations, and understand evidence-based veterinary medicine. PLO 12 Demonstrate, evaluate, and model effective communication with clients, the general public, professional colleagues and responsible authorities. PLO 20 Execute a comprehensive patient diagnostic plan and demonstrate problem solving skills to arrive at a diagnosis. |
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Lecture |
Content |
LLOs |
Hours |
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Abdomen |
-course intro -overview of DI/image interpretation positioning/anatomy review -extra-abdominal & osseous structures -serosal definition |
To recognize common normal and abnormal radiographic findings of the extra- abdominal structures and peritoneal cavity |
1 |
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Abdomen |
-extra-abdominal & osseous structures -serosal definition -gastrointestinal tract |
To recognize common normal and abnormal radiographic findings of the gastrointestinal tract |
1 |
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Abdomen |
-gastrointestinal tract |
To recognize common normal and abnormal radiographic findings of the gastrointestinal tract |
1 |
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Abdomen |
-gastrointestinal tract |
To recognize common normal and abnormal radiographic findings of the gastrointestinal tract |
1 |
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Abdomen |
-kidneys -urinary bladder |
To recognize common normal and abnormal radiographic findings of the kidneys & urinary bladder |
1 |
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Abdomen |
-reproductive tract -caudal thorax |
To recognize common normal and abnormal radiographic findings of the reproductive tract |
1 |
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Contrast studies |
-GI/GU contrast studies |
To recognize the indication for, and limitations of, contrast studies of the GI and GU tract |
1 |
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Thorax |
-positioning/anatomy review -extra-thoracic/osseous structures -pleural space |
Review of the projections and various anatomical components of thoracic radiology and breed variations. Acquire basic concepts of radiology of pleural and mediastinal diseases Acquire the basic concepts of the radiology and disorders of the diaphragm and ribs. |
1 |
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Thorax |
-pleural space -mediastinum, trachea -esophagus |
To understand the principles of trachea and esophagus radiology and the indications for contrast studies |
1 |
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Thorax |
-cardiac silhouette -congenital heart disease -acquired heart disease |
To recognize the radiographic changes associated with congenital and acquired heart disease |
1 |
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Thorax |
-pulmonary parenchyma -cranial abdomen |
To learn the classic features of pulmonary patterns and their typical distribution in various diseases. |
1 |
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Ultrasound |
-physics overview |
To understand ultrasound generation and its clinical indications, limitations and application |
1 |
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Ultrasound |
-abdominal applications |
To recognize the normal features of the canine and feline abdomen using radiology and ultrasound To recognise common normal and abnormal sonographic findings of the peritoneal cavity and abdominal organs |
1 |
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Echo |
-principals, normal anatomy |
To understand ultrasound generation and its clinical indications, limitations and applications |
1 |
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Echo |
-congenital cardiac disease -acquired cardiac disease |
To recognize and describe the common abnormalities seen on ultrasonography of patients with heart disease |
1 |
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MID-TERM EXAM |
Wednesday March 9 |
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Equine 1 |
Equine MSK Positioning |
Explain how and be able to recognize MSK projections and radiographic technique with particular consideration of personnel safety. |
1 |
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Equine 2 |
Equine MSK Pathology |
Be able to identify and recognize common radiographic abnormalities of the equine limbs |
1 |
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Equine 3 |
Equine Spine/Thorax |
Explain how and be able to recognise equine projections and radiographic technique with particular consideration of personnel safety of the equine spine and thorax Be able to identify/ recognize common radiographic abnormalities of the equine spine and thorax |
1 |
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Equine 4 |
Equine Skull |
Explain how and be able to recognize equine projections and radiographic technique with particular consideration of personnel safety of the equine skull Be able to identify/ recognize common radiographic abnormalities of the equine skull |
1 |
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Quiz |
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MSK 1 |
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Understand technique and interpretation of radiology of bone, bone structure, morphology, opacity, development, periosteal reactions, loss of bone vs bone production, associated soft tissue changes |
1 |
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MSK 2 |
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Understand the radiographic patterns of bone destruction and classification of bone lesions into aggressive / non- aggressive lesions, typical behaviour of aggressive/ non- aggressive bone lesions, lytic vs proliferative lesions, patterns of bone destruction; which type of periosteal reaction goes with which class of bone lesion; progression of bone lesions. |
1 |
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MSK 3 |
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Explain, list and interpret radiology of fractures (fx) including fx classification (location, morphology), age of fx, fx healing, complications of fx healing and complications of fx to growth plates and joint involvement. |
1 |
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MSK 4 |
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Understand the radiology of congenital and developmental bone/ skeletal/ joint lesions and be able to recognise typical radiological changes of specific (common)pathologies; monostotic, polyostotic and generalised presentations, disorders affecting bone and/ or joints, dysplasias, developmental joint disease: OC/ OCD; Legg-Calvé- Perthes disease |
1 |
MSK 5 |
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Understand the radiology of congenital and developmental lesions affecting joints. Be able to recognise and interpret typical radiographic changes of specific (common) pathologies and dysplasias affecting joints. |
1 |
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MSK 6 |
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Explain and understand radiography of joints, techniques, projections, stressed projections and radiology of the joint and its components, ST swelling at the joint level/ joint effusion, joint congruency; subluxation vs luxation, osteophytes vs entheseophytes; septic arthritis; osteoarthritis / osteo- arthrosis/ degenerative joint disease; developmental joint disease: OC/ OCD, elbow dysplasia, hip dysplasia; patella luxation, immune mediated joint disease, polyarthropathies. |
1 |
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Advanced Imaging |
Principles of CT, MRI and Nuclear medicine – a brief outline of image formation, interpretation and application |
Understand the basic concept of how the image is created, know terminology used to describe images, technique of image acquisition and applications of CT, MRI and Nuclear imaging |
1 |
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Small animal skull |
Imaging of the canine and feline skull |
Recognize and interpret radiology of the normal and abnormal skull including the nose, sinuses, teeth and ears. Understand imaging of the eyes, retrobulbar space and orbit, recommend appropriate modality; ultrasound of the eye and common conditions, imaging hydrocephalus; examples of cross-sectional imaging of the skull and brain. |
1 |
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Vertebral column 1 |
Radiology of the small animal vertebral column |
Recognize normal and variant skeletal morphology, anomalies, inflammatory, traumatic, metabolic, degenerative and neoplastic diseases of the vertebral column and the techniques to demonstrate them |
1 |
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Vertebral column 2 |
Radiology of the small animal vertebral column |
Understand the technique, application and interpretation of basic myelographic patterns. Examples of advanced (cross sectional) imaging of the small animal vertebral column |
1 |
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REVIEW WEEK |
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REVIEW WEEK |
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FINAL EXAM @ Noon |
Friday May 12, 2022 |
MSK, Advanced Imaging, Skull, Vertebral Column |
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Lab Schedule SAMS 513 Fall 2021
Lab groups are appended after the Lab Schedule.
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DATE |
Lab No./Content |
Lab Learning Objectives |
Instructor |
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Week 2 Mon 1/24 A1-A7 A8-B5
Week 3 Mon 1/31 B6-C2 C3-C9, R1, R2 |
Lab 1 Abdomen |
Identify and interpret of examples of common radiographic conditions of the abdomen including the organs, GIT and urinary system of small animals and the use of ultrasound using case examples with question and answer discussions with instructors. |
TH |
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Week 5 Mon 2/14 A1-A7 A8-B5
Week 6 Mon 2/21 B6-C2 C3-C9, R1, R2 |
Lab 2 Abdomen |
Identify and interpret of examples of common radiographic conditions of the abdomen including the organs, GIT and urinary system of small animals and the use of ultrasound using case examples with question and answer discussions with instructors. |
TH |
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Week 7 Mon 2/28 A1-A7 A8-B5
Week 9 Mon 3/14 B6-C2 C3-C9, R1, R2 |
Lab 3 Thorax |
Identify and interpret the common radiographic appearance the canine and feline thorax. Identify and differentiate common pathology of the thoracic structures. Practice review of case examples with question and answer discussions with instructors. |
TH |
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Week 10 Mon 3/21 A1-A7 A8-B5
Week 11 Mon 3/28 B6-C2 C3-C9, R1, R2 |
Lab 4 Thorax |
Identify and interpret the common radiographic appearance the canine and feline thorax. Identify and differentiate common pathology of the thoracic structures. Practice review of case examples with question and answer discussions with instructors. |
TH |
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Week 12 Mon 4/5 A1-A7 A8-B5
Week 13 Mon 4/11 B6-C2 C3-C9, R1, R2 |
Lab 5 MSK/Equine |
Identify and interpret the common radiographic conditions of the appendicular skeleton of the canine, feline and equine species. Identify and interpret the common pathologic conditions. Practice review of case examples with question and answer discussions with instructors |
TH |
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Week 15 Mon 4/25 A1-A7 A8-B5
Week 16 Wed 5/4 B6-C2 C3-C9, R1, R2 |
Lab 6 MSK/Equine |
Identify and interpret the common radiographic conditions of the appendicular skeleton of the canine, feline and equine species. Identify and interpret the common pathologic conditions. Practice review of case examples with question and answer discussions with instructors |
TH |
There will be 1 Midterm exam, 1 Quiz, and 1 Final exam. All examinations will consist of MC and identification question types and a considerable number of the questions will include images. The mid-term and final examinations will be in ExamSoft. Resit (Make- up) and Completion exams will take place using ExamSoft. The Quiz will be in the Tests & Quizzes tab in My Courses. Completion and Resit exams may include question types other than MC. The student has to be familiar with the use of ExamSoft/ Examplify software as well as the Tests & Quizzes software in My Courses prior to the examinations.
A grade reduction of 5% will be applied to that exam if students do not observe the parameters listed in the Assessment Policy for Students.
Examination material will be based on all of the information provided on MyCourses, from lectures and lab, Powerpoint pdfs, Panopto recordings and any additional material as indicated and provided on MyCourses.
The Quiz, Midterm and Final exams will assess the material taught prior to these exams and thus be non- cumulative. Exam details will be communicated prior to the examinations via MyCourses. Exams and the Quiz are sequestered. The only time when questions can be viewed is during the exam. NOTE: Images presented on quizzes and exams may be from sources other than the lecture slides and those cases used in labs.
Grading scale
In all exams, a maximum of 1 point is awarded per question answered correctly. The SGU SVM grading scale applies:
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>89.5% |
A |
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84.5-89.49 |
B+ |
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79.5-84.49 |
B |
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74.5-79.49 |
C+ |
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69.5-74.49 |
C |
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64.5-69.49 |
D+ |
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59.5-64.49 |
D |
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<59.49 |
F |
Examination details:
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Examination |
Fall 2021 |
Number of MCQs |
Maximum points |
Lecture content |
Lab content |
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Midterm Examsoft |
Wednesday March 9 |
58 |
58 |
Abdomen, Thorax, U/S, Echo |
Labs 1-4 |
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Quiz On MyCourses |
Week of March 21 |
20 |
20 |
Equine |
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Final exam Examsoft |
Thursday May 12 |
60 |
60 |
MSK Spine, Skull Advanced Imaging |
Labs 5 and 6 |
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Total |
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138 |
138 |
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Please note that the content of the individual exams may change if changes are applied to the schedule.
Grading criteria: Grading is objective. There is a maximum of one point per correct answer, i.e. the number of total points making up the final course grade is the sum of correct answers achieved in the Midterm, Quiz and Final exam.
Student feedback for outcomes assessment evaluation
Students are encouraged to leave constructive comments, suggestions and criticism, at the end of the course, for faculty and instructors to review and consider. Professionalism is expected.
Students should read the material provided prior to working through the labs. When studying for examinations, all the material relating to an exam that is provided on MyCourses must be reviewed; this includes lecture powerpoint pdf files and Zoom recordings. Exam contents are
roughly summarized under XIII and will be announced prior to each exam. Since DI works with images, the images supplied in the lecture and lab material are good examples of the pathologies discussed and must be recognized. The common features and appearance on radiographs (or other modalities in some cases) of the pathologies discussed must be known.
Reviewing images in the listed additional sources will increase confidence in recognition of the radiographic appearance of normal and abnormal tissues. If the visual aspect of DI is a challenge, drawing the lesions may be of help to be able to visualize it. Review of the material provided in the SMS 501 and SAMS 502 is advisable to ref resh your knowledge of the normal radiographic features. Students are requested to ask for support if needed (request office hours, make use of DES) in a timely and professional manner, i.e. prior to the exam, so support can be given and potential problems can hopefully be solved.
Review of corresponding material from Radiology I and II and radiographic normal anatomy prior to the lectures/ radiology labs is strongly recommended. This material is provided on My Courses 2021-01-SAMS513-V-0- Diagnostic Imaging; Resources.
The radiology labs cover the preceding/concurrent lecture material and students are expected to be familiar with the material taught in lectures, as it is applied during the lab classes.
Students are expected to behave professionally, be courteous and respectful towards their peers, staff and faculty at all times. Cell phones should be turned off or set on silent during zoom sessions. The use of computers, tablets or phones for different purposes other than for following the lecture (i.e. Twitter, facebook, blogs et al) is unprofessional and should not occur.
Attendance/Participation Policy (refer student to the student manual page if applicable)
Lecture attendance is expected. Attendance will be taken
Lab attendance is mandatory. Attendance will be taken. Due to the length of the lab sessions, and the interactive nature, lab sessions are NOT recorded.
Students are expected to be available during the standard 8 -5am AST school day, to virtually attend, engage with online content, and participate in all classes and clinical rotations for which they have registered. Employment is not an excusable absence.
Although attendance, engagement, and participation may not be recorded at every academic activity, attendance, engagement, and participation is graded for mandatory sessions. Students’ lack of attendance, engagement, and participation may adversely affect their academic status as specified in the grading policy.
If failure to attend, engage, or participate in individual classes, examinations, and online activities, or from the University itself is anticipated, or occurs spontaneously due to illness or other extenuating circumstances, proper notification procedures must be followed.
Students who fail to attend an examination or submit an assignment by the deadline without a valid reason (see student manual: SGUSVM POLICY ON AN EXCUSED ABSENCE (EA) FOR STUDENTS) will receive a score of “0” points for the examination. Students who have technical issues during the examination MUST inform the Course Director – Dr. Thomas Hanson at Thanson3@sgu.edu and IT (tellexaminationservices@sgu.edu OR support@sgu.edu OR call 1-631-665-8500 ext. 4444 (US, NU, International) OR 1-473-439-2000 ext. 4444 (Grenada), AND Dean of Students (DOS@sgu.edu ) during the open period for the examination. Failure to do so immediately will result in the student receiving a score of “0” points for the examination.
Scheduling of examinations (regular, re-sit, completion, comprehensive, or exemption) is at the discretion of the School. Carenage/ Medical Excuse Submissions/ SVM Examinations will be accepted. If you don’t think you are healthy enough to take an exam, please inform the course director Dr Thomas Hanson at Thanson3@sgu.edu PRIOR to the time of the exam. Excuses that are issued after the examination has started/ been given will not be accepted. If an extended absence is required, a leave of absence form from the Dean of Students office must be submitted. University protocol limits you to 2 medical excuses per year only, and then you need a medical leave of absence. Students who fail to appear for an examination without a valid reason (see student manual: SGU SVM POLICY ON AN EXCUSED ABSENCE (EA) FOR STUDENTS) will receive a score of “0” points for the examination.
All students are responsible for knowing and complying with the University’s Code of Conduct and the guidelines. Students must read and then sign the Honor Code statement at the start of examinations to indicate that they will comply with the University Code of Conduct. Examsoft policy applies for the online version of the course also.
Prior to Exam Day
- Each student is required to have a laptop for the purpose of taking computer- based examinations (e-Exams) at SGU. Students must ensure that their laptops meet the current minimum system requirements prior to exam day:
- Examinees must use their MY SGU Member Center username and password to access the Custom Home Page (www.examsoft.com/sgu) created by ExamSoft for the University.
- Examinees are responsible for downloading and registering the latest version of Examplify on their laptop prior to exam day. Once Examplify has been successfully downloaded, examinees are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the software by downloading and taking practice exams.
- Examinees are responsible for setting their laptop up for Exam Monitor prior to the exam (see links below).
- Examinees will be notified via MyCourses, of all exam related information. Email notifications will also be sent from ExamSoft Support to examinees, notifying them of examinations available for downloading.
- Examinees experiencing difficulties with their laptop are encouraged to contact/visit the IT department for assistance prior to exam day. Examinees needing a laptop must visit the Office of Institutional Advancement (OIA) to request an exam loaner.
- Examinees should visit the following information to familiarize themselves with the online proctored exam format and set up their baseline photo.
- A Examsoft/ExamID quick guide for students (Please note that the current Examplify version is 2.3.8)
- The examsoft student perspective video 30mins
- The Examsoft/ExamID FAQ
- Examsoft information page
- The general Reminders/Guidelines
On Exam Day
- All examinees scheduled to sit a computer-based exam are required to bring their laptops and all necessary accessories, (mouse, Ethernet cable and power cord/battery charger), for use on exam day.
- Examinees must reset the clock on their laptops to the correct local time and time zone (Atlantic Standard Time - AST).
- An examinee who is experiencing a computer problem should notify the course director Dr Hanson; thanson3@sgu.edu AND IT (tellexaminationservices@sgu.edu OR support@sgu.edu OR call 1-631-665-8500 ext. 4444 (US, NU, International) OR 1-473-439-2000 ext. 4444 (Grenada), AND Dean of Students (DOS@sgu.edu ) during the open period for the examination. Failure to do so immediately will result in the student receiving a score of “0” points for the examination
- No communication of any kind is permitted between examinees once the exam period has started.
- Examinees are not allowed to use a telephone or other communication device at any point during the examination.
- Examinees found violating any of the Examination Policies and Procedures including attempting to disable or tamper with Exam’s security features will be subject to academic disciplinary action.
- Permitted Items—only the following items will be allowed for the exam:
- Laptop and accessories
- SGU ID
- Completely clear (see-through) bottle of plain water
- Items specified by Course Director or permitted by Dean of Students (DOS) office
Note: For Diagnostic imaging examinations students should familiarize themselves with the use of image manipulation in Examplify, such as magnifying images and panning (using the cursor to ‘move’ the image which is larger than the actual display) the images, which will be needed to assess images, especially when small screens are used. Similarly, students should familiarise themselves with the Test and Quizzes software in My Courses I order to take the quiz
After the exam
If there are queries regarding exam content after the exam, these should be collected and submitted in writing via the class representative(s) to the course director/ instructor. The content of any such query must be worded professionally and if necessary edited by the class representative prior to submission. Students are encouraged to not send questions that may be answered by reviewing the teaching material provided. Answers to queries will be supplied on MyCourses for all students to see.
The materials (such as slides, handouts and audio/video recordings) provided to students who are taking courses at St. George’s University (SGU) are the intellectual property of the Faculty and/or Administration of SGU. Students are free to use these materials solely for the purpose of group or individual study. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited.
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All students are responsible for knowing and complying with the University’s Code of Conduct and the guidelines. Students must read and then sign the Honor Code statement at the start of examinations to indicate that they will comply with the University Code of Conduct.
Prior to Exam Day
- Each student is required to have a laptop for the purpose of taking computer-based examinations (e-Exams) at SGU. Students must ensure that their laptops meet the current minimum system requirements prior to exam day:
- Examinees must use their MY SGU Member Center username and password to access the Custom Home Page (www.examsoft.com/sgu) created by ExamSoft for the University.
- Examinees are responsible for downloading and registering the latest version of Examplify on their laptop prior to exam day. Once Examplify has been successfully downloaded, examinees are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the software by downloading and taking practice exams.
- Examinees are responsible for setting their laptop up for ExamMonitor prior to the exam (see links below).
- Examinees will be notified via MyCourses, of all exam related information. Email notifications will also be sent from ExamSoft Support to examinees, notifying them of examinations available for downloading.
- Examinees experiencing difficulties with their laptop are encouraged to visit the IT department for assistance prior to exam day. Examinees needing a laptop must visit the Office of Institutional Advancement (OIA) to request an exam loaner.
- Examinees should visit the following information to familiarize themselves with the online proctored exam format and set up their baseline photo.
- A Examsoft/ExamID quick guide for students (Please note that the current Examplify version is 2.3.8)
- The Examsoft student perspective video 30mins
- The Examsoft/ExamID FAQ
- Examsoft information page
- The general Reminders/Guidelines
Copyright Policy
The materials (such as slides, handouts and audio/video recordings) provided to students who are taking courses at St. George’s University (SGU) are the intellectual property of the Faculty and/or Administration of SGU. Students are free to use these materials solely for the purpose of group or individual study. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited.