CMRI Radiología study plan

Define and distinguish the physical principles of the main imaging modalities (X-ray, CT, ultrasound, MRI) from memory

Explain the generation and properties of X-rays, including the interaction of radiation with matter

Describe the components and function of the image receptor and detector systems across modalities

Identify the parameters that control image quality (resolution, contrast, noise, dose) and explain their trade-offs

Explain radiation dosimetry units and the principles of radiation protection (ALARA, justification, optimization)

Describe the biological effects of ionizing radiation and the factors that modify radiosensitivity

Compare contrast media types (iodinated, gadolinium, barium, microbubbles) by physical properties and elimination route

Summarize the physics of ultrasound: wave propagation, attenuation, Doppler, and artifact generation

Explain the physics of MRI: field strength, relaxation times, pulse sequences, and image weighting

Relate basic radiobiology and dosimetry concepts to clinical dose-reduction decisions

Interpret normal radiographic anatomy of the chest, abdomen, and skeleton on standard projections

Classify the main categories of imaging artifact and explain their physical origin

Describe the systematic reading approach for chest radiographs and identify the major patterns of lung, pleural, and mediastinal disease

Compare the CT appearances of common abdominal pathologies (hepatic, biliary, pancreatic, renal, bowel)

Explain the indications and expected findings of the main fluoroscopic and contrast studies

Differentiate benign from malignant imaging features in the most common tumor types by modality

Outline the imaging workup of neurological and musculoskeletal complaints, including modality selection and sequencing

Describe the key findings of common vascular and cardiac imaging studies

Explain the role of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging in diagnosis and staging

Summarize the imaging features of pediatric and obstetric conditions most frequently tested

Apply a structured reasoning framework (pretest probability, test characteristics, Bayes) to select imaging tests

Interpret sensitivity, specificity, predictive values, and likelihood ratios in clinical scenarios

Construct differential diagnoses from a given imaging pattern and rank them by probability

Identify common cognitive biases and pitfalls in radiological reasoning

Integrate basic science and clinical findings to solve multi-step case scenarios under time constraints

Justify management decisions using evidence-based guidelines and appropriateness criteria

Recognize and correct reasoning errors in your own practice cases

Communicate findings and recommendations clearly and concisely in report format

Review and consolidate weak areas identified in the week 7 error analysis

Re-derive the highest-yield physics and safety facts from memory

Rehearse rapid modality selection and differential generation for high-frequency presentations

Simulate full exam conditions and manage pacing across all three domains