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Supporting Radiology Residents' Professional Development Through a Competitive Intramural Grant
Dexter Mendoza1, Anna Holbrook1, Frederic Bertino1
1Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, 1364 Clifton Rd. NE, D125A, Atlanta, GA 30322.
Academic Radiology
|August 16, 2018
Summary
Diagnostic radiology residents can enhance scholarly activities through institutional support. A competitive grant program fostered resident research and project development over ten years.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Radiology Research
Background:
- Scholarly activities are a required component of diagnostic radiology training.
- Institutions implement strategies to encourage resident participation in research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and discuss a 10-year institutional experience supporting resident scholarly projects.
- To highlight the impact of a competitive intramural grant for residents.
Main Methods:
- Review of a decade-long intramural grant program for diagnostic radiology residents.
- Analysis of strategies supporting resident scholarly project development and realization.
Main Results:
- The institution successfully supported resident scholarly activities over ten years.
- A competitive grant mechanism facilitated the development and completion of resident research projects.
Conclusions:
- Intramural grant programs are effective in promoting diagnostic radiology resident scholarly activities.
- Sustained institutional support is crucial for fostering research in radiology training.