3:27 PM Abstract No. 211 Results of a novel integrated technology incubator and innovation curriculum in interventional and diagnostic radiology training programs: the MESH incubator

Abstract Breast imaging is an important field within radiology, having made significant strides in helping reduce morbidity and mortality from breast cancer. Historically, breast imaging radiologists learned mammography and ultrasound skills on the job as a part of general radiology training. However, breast imaging as a subspecialty has grown over time with the emergence of breast imaging fellowships across the country. Despite this growth, breast imaging fellowships remain nonaccredited through the American College of Graduate Medical Education, and as a result, there are significant variations in training programs throughout the country. In this article, we will provide guidelines on organizing a breast imaging fellowship to help standardize the experience of fellows entering the breast imaging community. This will include guidelines regarding providing adequate clinical exposure, developing a fund of knowledge, fostering extra-clinical interests, and providing constructive feedback for ongoing improvement.

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Initial employment experience of 1996 graduates of diagnostic radiology and radiation oncology training programs.

American Journal of Roentgenology ◽

10.2214/ajr.171.2.9694440 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 171 (2) ◽

pp. 301-310 ◽

Cited By ~ 22

Author(s):

D Lalman ◽

S Porter ◽

J H Sunshine ◽

G R Busheé ◽

B Schepps

Keyword(s):

Radiation Oncology ◽

Training Programs ◽

Diagnostic Radiology ◽

Employment Experience

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Ethics in Radiology: Wait Lists Queue Jumping

Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal ◽

10.1016/j.carj.2011.12.006 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 64 (3) ◽

pp. 170-175 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Natalie Cunningham ◽

Lynette Reid ◽

Sarah MacSwain ◽

James R. Clarke

Keyword(s):

Ethics Education ◽

Training Programs ◽

Ethical Challenges ◽

Residency Programs ◽

Radiology Training ◽

Limited Health ◽

Education Resource ◽

Education In Ethics ◽

Standards Of Accreditation ◽

Physician Patient

Education in ethics is a requirement for all Royal College residency training programs as laid out in the General Standards of Accreditation for residency programs in Canada. The ethical challenges that face radiologists in clinical practice are often different from those that face other physicians, because the nature of the physician-patient interaction is unlike that of many other specialties. Ethics education for radiologists and radiology residents will benefit from the development of teaching materials and resources that focus on the issues that are specific to the specialty. This article is intended to serve as an educational resource for radiology training programs to facilitate teaching ethics to residents and also as a continuing medical education resource for practicing radiologists. In an environment of limited health care resources, radiologists are frequently asked to expedite imaging studies for patients and, in some respects, act as gatekeepers for specialty care. The issues of wait lists, queue jumping, and balancing the needs of individuals and society are explored from the perspective of a radiologist.

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