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  • Medical Education
  • Radiology
  • Medical Student Perceptions

Background:

  • Limited exposure to radiology among medical students can foster negative stereotypes and hinder recruitment.
  • Understanding how medical education influences perceptions of radiology is essential for program development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate medical students' perceptions of radiology.
  • To determine how radiology exposure and education impact these perceptions and stereotypes.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-methods study at a single institution involving four groups of medical students with varying radiology exposure.
  • Data collection included a 16-item survey on demographics and opinions, and ten focus groups to explore perceptions in depth.

Main Results:

  • Forty-two percent of participants held positive views of radiology; increased exposure reduced false stereotypes.
  • Barriers to radiology residency included board scores and lack of mentorship; COVID-19 had no impact on perceptions.
  • Students generally enter medical school without strong preconceived notions, with exposure typically yielding positive shifts in perception.

Conclusions:

  • Medical student perceptions of radiology are significantly shaped by educational exposure.
  • Radiology programs should proactively engage in medical student education to foster positive views and address recruitment challenges.