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Area of Science:

  • Interventional Radiology
  • Medical Education
  • Radiology Subspecialties

Background:

  • Interventional Radiology (IR) has significantly evolved, gaining recognition as an independent subspecialty by the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS).
  • IR is fundamentally based on radiological imaging techniques and is an integral component of clinical radiology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a structured curriculum for Interventional Radiology training in Germany.
  • To establish a uniform educational foundation for Interventional Radiology based on residency competencies.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a structured curriculum by the German Society for Interventional Radiology and minimally-invasive therapy (DeGIR) starting in 2009.
  • Extension of the training to include Interventional Neuroradiology in 2012, in collaboration with the German Society of Neuroradiology (DGNR).
  • The curriculum is designed to align with the modular training concepts of DeGIR/DGNR and European guidelines from CIRSE.

Main Results:

  • The developed curriculum provides a comprehensive framework for Interventional Radiology training.
  • It is based on the established modular training concepts of DeGIR and DGNR.
  • The curriculum aims to ensure consistent training quality across all German institutions.

Conclusions:

  • The presented curriculum offers a standardized basis for Interventional Radiology training nationwide.
  • It can be adopted by all training sites to ensure consistent competency acquisition.
  • This initiative supports the formal recognition and advancement of Interventional Radiology as a subspecialty.