UW MSK Residents' Manual

Herein you will find the operating manual for your MSK rotations. Revised in 2020 by Hyojeong Mulcahy, MD.

1. Rotation 1
2. Rotation 2
3. Rotation 3

1. Arthrograms
2. Biopsies
3. Medication Policy

• Responsibility and Supervision Policy
• Procedures for protocoling cases and checking protocols with attendings/fellows
• Handling of procedure related complications and specimens
• Handling of patient informed consent and preps
• Use of dictation templates and other dictation/reporting practices unique to section
• Hours of expected attendance and coverage. Process for signing out.
• Conference schedules and coverage during conferences
• Expectations for reading and knowledge level. A "rotation reading list."
• Expectations for case review rate. Worklists. Participation in procedures.
• Expectations for teaching file review and dictation
• Expectations for understanding of imaging equipment operation
• Radiation and other safety practices
• Evaluations and Examinations

• Unique concepts of professionalism for radiologists
• Professional Image Policy
• Absences and Leave Policy
• Expectations for interactions with patients
• Expectations for interactions with technical and support staff
• Expectations for interactions with consultants and other housestaff. Service focus. "Owning the problem" versus "passing the buck."
• Phone etiquette
• Timely handling of ER and STAT cases plus how to identify
• Criteria for critical results and process for reporting/calling of results
• Worklists functions
• How to set up hanging protocols and other personal customizations of PACS/RIS. How/where to get further training from IT.