Current Status of Radiology Education Online: a Comprehensive Update
Som Subhro Biswas1,2, Srirupa Biswas3, Sandeep Singh Awal4
1Pediatric Radiology Fellow, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN USA.
SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine
|August 16, 2022
Summary
Online learning revolutionizes radiology education, offering interactive and accessible resources. Advancements in technology and the pandemic accelerated the adoption of e-learning for radiology programs worldwide.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Radiology
- Digital Learning Technologies
Background:
- Online learning platforms and digital resources are increasingly vital in medical education.
- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly accelerated the adoption of remote and online educational strategies globally.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the diverse online educational resources available for radiology.
- To understand the impact of technological advancements and the pandemic on radiology education.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive online literature search was performed using PubMed and Google Scholar.
- Keywords included 'radiology', 'online learning', 'e-learning', 'virtual learning', and specific educational platforms and technologies.
Main Results:
- Online radiology education and seminars are rapidly evolving due to technology (e.g., 5G Internet) and software advancements.
- The pandemic necessitated and accelerated the implementation of distance online education in radiology residency programs.
- Various interactive and safer online technologies are being adopted globally.
Conclusions:
- Online learning is now an integral component of radiology education, continuously expanding its scope.
- Technological integration and online platforms are transforming how radiology is taught and learned.
Keywords:
5G InternetAccessibilityActive image-based learningBlended learningCOVID-19Course assetsEducationGame-based learningMedical studentsMoodleOEROnline learningOnline lecturesOpen education resourcesPandemicRadiologyRadiology competitionRadiology degreeRadiology education onlineRadiology education programsRadiology education seminarsRadiology residencyRadiology-Integrated Training Initiative (R-ITI) e-learning platformTeachingUTAUTUndergraduateVideo-conference platforms (VCPs)Virtual learningVirtual worldWeb-based conferencinge-learning
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