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Core and Advanced Thoracic Imaging Curricula to Guide Residency and Fellowship Training: A Framework From the
Carolina Souza1, Carole Dennie1, Cameron J Hague2
1Department of Medical Imaging, University of Ottawa, The Ottawa Hospital, 510 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, Canada (C.S., C.D.).
Rationale:
A well-defined curriculum with goals and objectives is an inherent part of every radiology training program.
Materials And Methods:
Following a needs assessment, the Canadian Society of Thoracic Radiology Education Committee developed a thoracic imaging curriculum using a mixed- method approach, complimentary to the cardiac curriculum published as a separate document.
Results:
The Thoracic Imaging Curriculum consists of two separate yet complimentary parts: a Core Curriculum, aimed at residents in-training, with the main goal of building a strong foundational knowledge, and an Advanced Curriculum, designed to build upon the core knowledge and guide a more in-depth subspecialty training.
Conclusion:
The curricular frameworks aim to enhance the educational experience of residents and fellows and provide an educational framework for clinical supervisors and residency and fellowship program directors.
Summary Statement:
The Canadian Society of Thoracic Radiology championed the creation of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Imaging curricula encompassing clinical knowledge and technical, communication, and decision-making skills with the goal of providing direction to a strong foundational knowledge for residents and to guide specialty training for fellowship programs.
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