Alternative Approaches to Resident Education

Radiology education pedagogy has traditionally focused on a combination of in-house workstation teaching and either didactic or case-based conferences. These approaches, however, may no longer be sustainable in the current radiology climate. The rising growth in imaging volumes combined with the demand for shorter report turnaround times, ongoing noninterpretative tasks, and the nationwide radiology workforce shortage have contributed to faculty burnout, which can have a significant impact on resident education. Fortunately, educators can leverage ongoing technological advances to provide a learning experience for residents that may overcome some of the current challenges. The authors discuss some of these pedagogic advances and offer strategies for their implementation during the clinical workday. A nuanced discussion of the advantages and challenges is provided, with a focus on the economic considerations associated with adopting each of these approaches.