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JOURNAL CLUB: Redefining the Radiology Curriculum in Medical School: Vertical Integration and Global Accessibility
Michele Retrouvey1, Anthony Paul Trace1, Craig W Goodmurphy2
11 Department of Radiology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, 600 Gresham Dr, Norfolk, VA 23501.
AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
|November 23, 2017
Summary
A new online medical radiology curriculum significantly improved student understanding and increased interest in radiology careers. This accessible, self-paced program benefits diverse learners globally.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Radiology
- Online Learning
Background:
- Radiology is crucial across medical specialties.
- A need exists for accessible, standardized radiology education for undergraduates.
- Existing curricula may not reach a global, multidisciplinary audience.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate a globally accessible, web-based undergraduate medical radiology curriculum.
- To assess the impact of online radiology modules on student knowledge and career interest.
Main Methods:
- Creation of 74 radiology faculty-mentored video modules.
- Integration of 50 modules into a 1st-year anatomy course.
- Pre- and post-curriculum testing and career interest surveys.
Main Results:
- Mean test scores improved from 58.0% to 83.6% on imaging-related questions.
- Student interest in radiology careers increased, with 7% more reporting definite or likely pursuit.
- Pre-curriculum, 88% of students lacked radiology interest; 9% were undecided.
Conclusions:
- A comprehensive, self-paced online radiology curriculum can be effectively delivered globally.
- This initiative enhances radiology education accessibility for future physicians worldwide.
- The program supports multidisciplinary learning and addresses a critical educational gap.
