Education & Training

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Appropriate use of imaging proven teachable during medical ed

Radiology education researchers have created an image-intensive online course for third- and fourth-year medical students wishing to learn radiology remotely.

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Lack of exposure to interventional radiology during medical school spells trouble for the future

New data derived from the survey responses of fourth year medical students reveal a significant gap in students’ exposure to and knowledge of the specialty. 

Interventional radiology has a representation problem, according to surveyed medical students

Gaps in mentorship are of particular concern for students who might have otherwise pursued a career path in IR, data show.

Is it time for radiologists to head back to the reading room? New data reveal trends in remote radiology

Three years after the height of COVID forced a global transition to remote work, many professionals are now being called back into the office, including radiologists. 

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Many medical students believe AI poses a threat to the radiology job market

While radiologists and current trainees are either prepared to or are already embracing artificial intelligence, a significant portion of medical students shy away from radiology because of AI.

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Interpretive AI for medical imaging: 5 points of skepticism, idealism

Surveying the landscape of interpretive AI in radiology, two researchers note a yawning gap between great expectations set in the recent past and actual clinical implementations as of spring 2023.

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ChatGPT's radiology board success has experts rethinking resident education

While the AI chatbot’s scores do reflect its impressive strengths, its weaknesses could present a unique opportunity for educators.

'Bureaucratic and monetary hurdles' hinder international medical graduates' pursuit of radiology

Radiology trainee programs must overcome several barriers to offer J-1 and/or H-1B visas to trainees, with more difficulties associated with the latter.

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