Teaching ultrasound professionalism

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Radiology
• Professionalism in Healthcare

Background:

• Professionalism is a core competency in graduate medical education, mandated by accrediting bodies.
• The radiologist-sonographer relationship is a unique aspect of ultrasound professionalism, impacting diagnostic accuracy.
• Optimal collaboration is essential for high-quality ultrasound imaging and positive patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To define milestones for professionalism in diagnostic ultrasound training.
• To propose implementation strategies for fostering optimal radiologist-sonographer relationships during residency.

Main Methods:

• The article outlines key developmental milestones for ultrasound professionalism.
• It suggests practical methods for integrating these milestones into residency curricula.

Main Results:

• Specific milestones for ultrasound professionalism are described.
• Methods for training residents in professional collaboration with sonographers are provided.

Conclusions:

• Training radiology residents in ultrasound professionalism is crucial.
• Establishing optimal radiologist-sonographer relationships through defined milestones improves patient care.