Professionalism Training in the Post-COVID-19 Era

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Radiology Residency Training
• Professionalism

Background:

• Professionalism is a core competency in radiology residency training.
• The COVID-19 pandemic significantly altered resident education and training methodologies.
• Adapting professionalism training to the post-COVID-19 era is crucial for effective residency programs.

Approach:

• A comprehensive systematic review of English-language literature was conducted.
• Searches were performed in PubMed/MEDLINE and Scopus/Elsevier using specific radiology and professionalism training keywords.
• Studies were selected based on Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.

Key Points:

• The review identified 12 relevant articles for qualitative synthesis after initial screening and exclusion.
• The selected literature focuses on professionalism training within radiology residency programs in the context of the post-COVID-19 environment.
• The findings highlight the need for updated strategies to address professionalism in radiology education.

Conclusions:

• This study synthesizes current literature on adapting professionalism training in radiology residency post-pandemic.
• The results aim to equip radiology educators with practical tools for resident education and evaluation.
• Effective adaptation of professionalism training is essential for maintaining high standards in radiology residency.