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Medical Student Performance After a Vertically Integrated Radiology Clerkship.
Stefan Tigges1, Petra J Lewis2, Nancy J McNulty3
1Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia.
Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR
|October 27, 2015
Summary
A new vertically integrated radiology clerkship for medical students demonstrated comparable national examination scores to traditional curricula. This innovative approach effectively teaches essential radiology skills without extensive curriculum time.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Radiology Training
- Curriculum Development
Background:
- Most US medical schools lack required radiology clerkships, despite the importance of imaging interpretation skills.
- Limited curriculum time hinders the implementation of traditional radiology clerkships.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a novel, vertically integrated radiology clerkship.
- To compare student performance on a national radiology examination with students from other institutions.
Main Methods:
- A two-year vertically integrated radiology clerkship was implemented, incorporating diverse learning modalities.
- Students completed a standardized national radiology examination at the end of their M3 year.
- Performance metrics were compared against national data from other medical schools.
Main Results:
- Students in the integrated clerkship achieved a mean score of 74% (SD 7.5%) on the national examination.
- This score was comparable to the national mean of 74% (SD 8.4%) from other institutions.
- Median scores also showed comparability, with the integrated group scoring 74% versus 50% nationally.
Conclusions:
- A vertically integrated radiology clerkship can effectively prepare medical students for national examinations.
- This model offers a viable solution for enhancing radiology education within time-constrained medical school curricula.
