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Medical Student Ultrasound Education: The Radiology Chair Weighs In.
Roya Sohaey1, Donald N Di Salvo2, Edward I Bluth3
1Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR.
Ultrasound Quarterly
|March 4, 2021
Summary
Radiology departments want to expand medical student ultrasound education, primarily during clinical years. Barriers include curriculum space, faculty, resources, and institutional support.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Radiology
- Ultrasound Technology
Background:
- Ultrasound education is crucial for medical students.
- Radiology's role in undergraduate ultrasound training requires assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate radiology department chairs' perspectives on current and future medical student ultrasound education.
- To identify perceived barriers to implementing comprehensive ultrasound curricula.
Main Methods:
- A survey was distributed to 142 radiology department chairs and a medical school dean subgroup.
- The survey assessed current ultrasound curriculum status, radiology involvement, content, leadership, and barriers.
Main Results:
- 76% of institutions include ultrasound in the curriculum, with radiology primarily involved in clinical years.
- Hands-on scanning, diagnostic use, anatomy/pathology, and procedural guidance were key content areas.
- Lack of curriculum space, faculty, resources, and institutional support were identified as major barriers.
Conclusions:
- Radiology chairs desire increased involvement in undergraduate ultrasound education, particularly beyond clinical rotations.
- Addressing identified barriers is essential for enhancing radiology's role in training future physicians in diagnostic ultrasound.
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