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Contrast reaction training in US radiology residencies: a COARDRI study
Christina A LeBedis1, Andrew B Rosenkrantz2, Hansel J Otero3
1Department of Radiology, Boston University Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine, FGH Building, 820 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118, United States.
Objective:
To perform a survey-based assessment of current contrast reaction training in US diagnostic radiology residency programs.
Methods:
An electronic survey was distributed to radiology residency program directors from 9/2015-11/2015.
Results:
25.7% of programs responded. 95.7% of those who responded provide contrast reaction management training. 89.4% provide didactic lectures (occurring yearly in 71.4%). 37.8% provide hands-on simulation training (occurring yearly in 82.3%; attended by both faculty and trainees in 52.9%).
Conclusion:
Wide variability in contrast reaction education in US diagnostic radiology residency programs reveals an opportunity to develop and implement a national curriculum.
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