Nicole Restauri1, Rustain Morgan2. 1. University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Division of Thoracic Imaging, 12401 E. 17th Avenue, Mail Stop L954, Aurora, CO 80045-2584. Electronic address: nicole.restauri@ucdenver.edu. 2. University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Division of Nuclear Medicine, Aurora, Colorado. Electronic address: rustain.morgan@ucdenver.edu.
Abstract
RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES: Medical student education in radiology has long been underrepresented in the curriculum despite the increased use of imaging in clinical medicine. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The Beginning to Advanced Radiology Lab, was created with the dedicated purpose of integrating digital technology and interactive teaching methods into the UME curriculum in radiology. RESULTS: Results: Development of a novel educational space at the University of Colorado allowed us to identify unforeseen challenges in medical student education while exploring new opportunities CONCLUSIONS: Conclusion: Curriculum revision in UME radiology education creates both challenges and opportunities and this paper explores these issues in the context of the current paradigm change in medical education.
RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES: Medical student education in radiology has long been underrepresented in the curriculum despite the increased use of imaging in clinical medicine. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The Beginning to Advanced Radiology Lab, was created with the dedicated purpose of integrating digital technology and interactive teaching methods into the UME curriculum in radiology. RESULTS: Results: Development of a novel educational space at the University of Colorado allowed us to identify unforeseen challenges in medical student education while exploring new opportunities CONCLUSIONS: Conclusion: Curriculum revision in UME radiology education creates both challenges and opportunities and this paper explores these issues in the context of the current paradigm change in medical education.