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Think Like an MBA: Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of an Academic Radiology Business Series (ARBS) for
Ariadne K DeSimone1, Khushboo Jhala1, David E Osayande1
1Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
Academic Radiology
|June 11, 2022
Summary
Radiology trainees desire business training to fill knowledge gaps and improve satisfaction. An Academic Radiology Business Series (ARBS) effectively enhanced their business knowledge and training satisfaction.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Healthcare Management
- Radiology Training
Background:
- Educational gaps exist in the business of radiology and medicine.
- Radiology trainees express interest in leadership but lack foundational business knowledge.
- Current training in medical business fundamentals is often insufficient.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate an Academic Radiology Business Series (ARBS) curriculum.
- To address educational deficiencies in noninterpretive skills for radiology residents.
- To improve trainee satisfaction and perceived knowledge in healthcare business.
Main Methods:
- Implemented a longitudinal curriculum with lecture and discussion-based sessions.
- Content experts and leaders taught core business pillars (strategy, management, operations, finance, policy).
- Utilized a Harvard Business School case study for interactive learning and Wilcoxon rank-sum test for evaluation.
Main Results:
- Pre-curriculum surveys revealed low satisfaction (approx. 80%) with existing business training.
- High interest (94%) in leadership roles contrasted with self-reported knowledge gaps.
- Significant improvements in satisfaction and perceived knowledge were observed post-curriculum (p < 0.001).
Conclusions:
- Radiology trainees value business education but feel unprepared.
- An innovative, institutionally-led business series is feasible and effective for residency training.
- Targeted educational initiatives can enhance noninterpretive skills in radiology.