Anonymity and Electronics: Adapting Preparation for Radiology Resident Examination

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Radiology Training
• Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

• Traditional oral examinations for diagnostic radiology residents are being replaced by computerized testing.
• Teaching faculty face challenges adapting to residents' preferences for digital learning tools.
• There's a need to evaluate new assessment methods that align with resident learning styles.

Purpose of the Study:

• To summarize senior residents' experiences with a computer-based, interactive, anonymous teaching tool for case review.
• To assess resident preferences for computerized versus traditional teaching methods.
• To evaluate the effectiveness of Nearpod as a teaching and assessment tool in radiology.

Main Methods:

• A computer-based, interactive, anonymous teaching tool (Nearpod) was used for case review sessions.
• Feedback was collected from senior radiology residents across three teaching hospitals.
• Residents participated in sessions that included multiple-choice questions and anonymous response systems.

Main Results:

• Resident feedback was uniformly enthusiastic regarding the new teaching tool.
• Ninety percent of residents favored case-based board reviews with multiple-choice questions.
• Ninety-four percent of residents favored an anonymous response system for feedback.

Conclusions:

• Nearpod facilitates the inclusion of multiple-choice questions, enhancing case reviews.
• The anonymous response system provides direct feedback to faculty, identifying knowledge gaps.
• This approach aids in preparing residents for the Core Examination by clarifying understanding.