Update of the competence-based catalog of learning objectives in nuclear medicine for the study of human medicine in Germany
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.This study updated the German Society of Nuclear Medicine
Area Of Science
- Medical Education
- Nuclear Medicine Training
Background
- The German Society of Nuclear Medicine (DGN) previously published a catalog of learning objectives in 2018.
- Medical advancements, device innovations, and new radiopharmaceutical approvals necessitate catalog updates.
Purpose Of The Study
- To update the 2018 DGN catalog of competence-based learning objectives for medical studies in Germany.
- To prioritize essential learning objectives for nuclear medicine education.
Main Methods
- A Delphi process involving 180 habilitated DGN members was employed.
- Expert consensus was used to prioritize topics and learning objectives based on necessity and relevance for academic teaching.
- Two survey rounds were conducted to refine and approve the catalog.
Main Results
- The updated catalog includes 73 competence-based learning objectives across 15 topics.
- The expert group achieved at least 95% agreement on selected topics and 90% on learning objectives.
- Average teaching time allocated was 8.4 hours for lectures, 3.7 for seminars, and 3.6 for practical courses.
Conclusions
- The updated catalog reflects expert consensus on essential knowledge, skills, and competences in nuclear medicine.
- It incorporates both established and innovative aspects of diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures.
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