Evaluating Factors and Resources Affecting Ranking of Diagnostic Radiology Residency Programs by Medical Students in 2016–2017

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (10) ◽  
pp. 1344-1352 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lyndon Luk ◽  
Mary D. Maher ◽  
Elise Desperito ◽  
Joshua L. Weintraub ◽  
Sheik Amin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Diagnostic Radiology ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Radiology Residency

Competency-Based Medical Education in Radiology: A Survey of Medical Student Perceptions

2020 ◽  
pp. 084653711989366
Author(s):  
Joseph Yang ◽  
Danny Jomaa ◽  
Omar Islam ◽  
Benedetto Mussari ◽  
Corinne Laverty ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Medical Student ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Diagnostic Radiology ◽  
Competency Based Medical Education ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Radiology Residency ◽  
Competency Based ◽  
Almost All

Purpose: Implementing competency-based medical education in diagnostic radiology residencies will change the paradigm of learning and assessment for residents. The objective of this study is to evaluate medical student perceptions of competency-based medical education in diagnostic radiology programs and how this may affect their decision to pursue a career in diagnostic radiology. Methods: First-, second-, and third-year medical students at a Canadian university were invited to complete a 14-question survey containing a mix of multiple choice, yes/no, Likert scale, and open-ended questions. This aimed to collect information on students’ understanding and perceptions of competency-based medical education and how the transition to competency-based medical education would factor into their decision to enter a career in diagnostic radiology. Results: The survey was distributed to 300 medical students and received 63 responses (21%). Thirty-seven percent of students had an interest in pursuing diagnostic radiology that ranged from interested to committed and 46% reported an understanding of competency-based medical education and its learning approach. The implementation of competency-based medical education in diagnostic radiology programs was reported to be a positive factor by 70% of students and almost all reported that breaking down residency into measurable milestones and required case exposure was beneficial. Conclusions: This study demonstrates that medical students perceive competency-based medical education to be a beneficial change to diagnostic radiology residency programs. The changes accompanying the transition to competency-based medical education were favored by students and factored into their residency decision-making.

scholarly journals Ranking Radiology Residency Programs: What Medical Students Think is Important Versus What Residents Say is Important

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Quan Nguyen ◽  
Alwan Shadan ◽  
Florentino Saenz Rios
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
General Trend ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Life Change ◽  
Great Success ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Radiology Residency

AbstractBackgroundMatching to a residency is a great success, but it is also a significant change in the lives of many graduating medical students. It is expected that during this time, many priorities may change, especially after participation in a residency program where residents are further exposed to the dynamics of the program.PurposeThere are no current studies that attempt to determine what factors residents prefer after the match.MethodsThis study was an anonymous study conducted through an online survey. The survey asked two open-ended questions asking the survey taker to list four factors in order of importance that they considered important in a program, one as an MS4 and one as a resident. Results were compiled, tallied, and categorized to find common themes between the applicant’s preferences through descriptive statistics.ResultsOf the 24 surveys sent out, a total of 15 applicants responded for a response rate of 62.5%. The most common preferences among both MS4s were “Work Environment” and “Location,” however, factors like “Education” and “Faculty: Resident Ratio” was seen as increasing in importance among residents.ConclusionWhile an increase was seen in some factors, the general trend of preferences going from MS4 to a resident was more spread-out in the distribution of what residents considered essential factors. This may be due to the extensive life change residency is or that residents are merely becoming more exposed to what it means to be a Diagnostic Radiologist and are forming their priorities in accordance.

How Competitive is the Canadian Diagnostic Radiology Residency Match? Application and Matching Trends from 1991-2014

2016 ◽  
Vol 67 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie A. Kenny ◽  
Kaisra Esmail ◽  
Rebecca M. Hibbert ◽  
Matthew D.F. McInnes
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Diagnostic Radiology ◽  
Strong Positive Correlation ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
First Choice ◽  
Radiology Residency ◽  
And Training ◽  
Moderate Positive Correlation ◽  
Over Time

Purpose The study sought to evaluate application trends in Canadian diagnostic radiology residency programs and to assess the relative competitiveness of radiology as a specialty. Methods The Canadian Residency Matching Service Reports from 1991–2014 for Canadian graduates were used to extract the total residency positions and radiology residency positions, number of applicants to all specialties and to radiology, number of first-choice radiology applicants, number of unmatched radiology positions, and number of positions and applicants to each specialty. Ratios were calculated: radiology positions to applicants and first-choice applicants, first-choice radiology applicants to applicants for all specialties, and training positions to applicants in each specialty. Data trends and correlation coefficients were analysed. Results The number of radiology residency positions offered increased, with strong positive correlation (r = 0.91, P < .001), while the number of applicants increased with only a moderate positive correlation (r = 0.49, P = .03). Radiology was the most competitive in 1997, with a ratio of 0.32 positions/applicant. There was an increase of positions/applicant over time (decreasing competitiveness; r = 0.76, P < .001) but no change in positions/first-choice applicant (r = 0.11, P = .65). The highest percentage of applicants who ranked radiology as their first choice was in 2003 at 6.5% with a decrease in this percentage over time (r = −0.36, P = .13). Radiology is moderately competitive for positions/overall applicants and very competitive for positions/first-choice applicants compared to other specialties. Conclusions The number of radiology residency positions has increased while the number of applicants has not grown commensurately. The match was most competitive in 1997, and decreased in subsequent years. Possible reasons include job market, reimbursement, and work environment.

scholarly journals Creating a Competency-Based Medical Education Curriculum for Canadian Diagnostic Radiology Residency (Queen’s Fundamental Innovations in Residency Education)-Part 2: Core of Discipline Stage

2021 ◽  
pp. 084653712199305
Author(s):  
Siddharth Mishra ◽  
Andrew Chung ◽  
Christina Rogoza ◽  
Omar Islam ◽  
Benedetto Mussari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Residency Program ◽  
Diagnostic Radiology ◽  
Competency Based Medical Education ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
The Core ◽  
Procedural Volume ◽  
Radiology Residency ◽  
Competency Based ◽  
Queen's University

Purpose: All postgraduate residency programs in Canada are transitioning to a competency-based medical education (CBME) model divided into 4 stages of training. Queen’s University has been the first Canadian institution to mandate transitioning to CBME across all residency programs, including Diagnostic Radiology. This study describes the implementation of CBME with a focus on the third developmental stage, Core of Discipline, in the Diagnostic Radiology residency program at Queen’s University. We describe strategies applied and challenges encountered during the adoption and implementation process in order to inform the development of other CBME residency programs in Diagnostic Radiology. Methods: At Queen’s University, the Core of Discipline stage was developed using the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada’s (RCPSC) competence continuum guidelines and the CanMEDS framework to create radiology-specific entrustable professional activities (EPAs) and milestones for assessment. New committees, administrative positions, and assessment strategies were created to develop these assessment guidelines. Currently, 2 cohorts of residents (n = 6) are enrolled in the Core of Discipline stage. Results: EPAs, milestones, and methods of evaluation for the Core of Discipline stage are described. Opportunities during implementation included tracking progress toward educational objectives and increased mentorship. Challenges included difficulty meeting procedural volume requirements, inconsistent procedural tracking, improving feedback mechanisms, and administrative burden. Conclusion: The transition to a competency-based curriculum in an academic Diagnostic Radiology residency program is significantly resource and time intensive. This report describes challenges faced in developing the Core of Discipline stage and potential solutions to facilitate this process.

Senior Medical Students’ Attitudes toward Choosing Residency Programs in Primary Care

1985 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 38-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert R. Franklin ◽  
Pamela A. Samaha ◽  
Janet C. Rice ◽  
Susan M. Igras
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Students Attitudes

scholarly journals Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) medical students – an examination of their journey and experiences as medical students in limbo

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina Gillezeau ◽  
Wil Lieberman-Cribbin ◽  
Kristin Bevilacqua ◽  
Julio Ramos ◽  
Naomi Alpert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Medical School ◽  
First Year ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Student Sample ◽  
Medical Specialties ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Deferred Action ◽  
The Status ◽  
Depth Interviews

Abstract Background Although the value of DACA medical students has been hypothesized, no data are available on their contribution to US healthcare. While the exact number of DACA recipients in medical school is unknown, DACA medical students are projected to represent an increasing proportion of physicians in the future. The current literature on DACA students has not analyzed the experiences of these students. Methods A mixed-methods study on the career intentions and experiences of DACA medical students was performed utilizing survey data and in-depth interviews. The academic performance of a convenience sample of DACA medical students was compared to that of matriculated medical students from corresponding medical schools, national averages, and first-year residents according to specialty. Results Thirty-three DACA medical students completed the survey and five participated in a qualitative interview. The average undergraduate GPA (SD) of the DACA medical student sample was 3.7 (0.3), the same as the national GPA of 2017–2018 matriculated medical students. The most common intended residency programs were Internal Medicine (27.2%), Emergency Medicine (15.2%), and Family Medicine (9.1%). In interviews, DACA students discussed their motivation for pursuing medicine, barriers and facilitators that they faced in attending medical school, their experiences as medical students, and their future plans. Conclusions The intent of this sample to pursue medical specialties in which there is a growing need further exemplifies the unique value of these students. It is vital to protect the status of DACA recipients and realize the contributions that DACA physicians provide to US healthcare.

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