Developing a Learning Objective-Based Pediatric Radiology Curriculum to Supplement Resident Education.

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Radiology

Background:

• Learning objectives are crucial for medical education, mandated by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) for radiology residencies.
• Current pediatric radiology curricula exhibit significant variability in the number and quality of learning objectives.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a novel pediatric radiology curriculum centered on outcome-based learning objectives.
• To provide curated resources linked to each learning objective.
• To assess the initial reception of this new curriculum by first-year radiology residents.

Main Methods:

• Curriculum development focusing on outcome-based learning objectives.
• Identification and curation of recommended resources for objective achievement.
• Evaluation of resident reception through initial feedback.

Main Results:

• A new pediatric radiology curriculum with outcome-based learning objectives was successfully developed.
• Associated resources were identified and linked to the objectives.
• Initial resident feedback on the curriculum's reception was gathered.

Conclusions:

• The developed curriculum provides a structured approach to pediatric radiology education.
• Outcome-based objectives and associated resources can enhance resident learning experiences.
• Further evaluation is warranted to assess the long-term impact on resident competency.