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Emergency Radiology "Boot Camp": Educating Emergency Medicine Residents Using E-learning Radiology Modules
Shlomo Minkowitz1, Kristen Leeman1, Ashley E Giambrone2
1Department of Radiology New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medicine Brooklyn NY.
AEM Education and Training
|July 28, 2018
Summary
A radiology boot camp significantly improved emergency medicine (EM) residents' knowledge of basic imaging interpretation. This e-learning curriculum offers an effective model for enhancing radiologic skills in EM clinicians.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Radiology
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Limited literature exists on radiologic education for emergency medicine (EM) clinicians.
- EM clinicians often perform preliminary image interpretation for patients.
- A need exists for effective training in basic radiologic interpretation for EM professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To test the efficacy of a brief imaging curriculum in teaching basic radiologic interpretation to EM residents.
- To hypothesize that a short curriculum can improve EM clinicians' ability to interpret medical images.
- To provide an accessible and effective educational model for EM radiology training.
Main Methods:
- A 4-hour "radiology boot camp" was developed for 20 EM residents.
- E-learning modules included interactive tutorials, games, and simulators.
- Pre- and post-course quizzes assessed knowledge, with paired t-tests for analysis. A perception questionnaire was also administered.
Main Results:
- Statistically significant improvement in knowledge was observed post-curriculum (p < 0.0001).
- 100% of participants found the modules a useful learning experience.
- 95% considered the modules a valuable resource for future reference.
Conclusions:
- An easy and effective e-learning model was demonstrated for educating EM residents on basic imaging interpretation.
- The boot camp successfully enhanced knowledge and was positively received by participants.
- This approach addresses the paucity of radiologic education in emergency medicine.