Amirsys updates RADPrimer

Amirsys has introduced an updated RADPrimer, an online learning portal for radiology residents and faculty, with new features and functionality for both trainees and faculty with its 2.0 release.

New features for residents include customizable quizzes, category and quiz summary, flags for favorites, statistics and new search functionality presented in an new user interface, according to the Salt Lake City-based company. New faculty features include a trainee focus page providing individual progress overview, performance and summary reports. Email notifications are available as assignment notices and reminders. RADPrimer help has been restructured for online assistance for both faculty and trainee.

RADPrimer provides educational content aligned to the curriculum for radiology residents and provides residents a means to master this curriculum through both learning and testing modes. This competency-based curriculum covers the 11 core disciplines, and provides residents with access to educational materials facilitating program instruction and resident self-study.

 

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