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Interventional radiology residency: steps to implementation
M Victoria Marx1, Saher S Sabri2
1Department of Radiology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California.
Launching an interventional radiology (IR) residency requires careful planning and stakeholder agreement. This article outlines essential steps and timelines for establishing integrated and independent IR residency programs.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Radiology
- Surgical Training
Background:
- Interventional radiology (IR) residency programs are crucial for training future specialists.
- Successful implementation necessitates strategic planning and interdepartmental collaboration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To delineate key decisions and steps for launching an IR residency program.
- To provide a timeline for implementing both integrated and independent IR residency models.
Main Methods:
- Review of essential planning components for residency program establishment.
- Development of a phased timeline for program implementation.
Main Results:
- Identification of critical decision points in program development.
- Outlining of a structured approach to launching IR residency training.
Conclusions:
- Successful IR residency program implementation hinges on proactive planning and stakeholder engagement.
- A clear timeline facilitates the organized rollout of integrated and independent IR residency pathways.
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