ARRS: Tablets enhance residents' learning
April 30, 2012 -- The use of tablet PCs by residents to view and manipulate images during radiology case conferences allows for a more interactive learning experience, according to research presented at the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) annual meeting in Vancouver.
iPads may boost residents' efficiency: study
March 13, 2012 -- NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Giving iPads to doctors-in-training helped them be more efficient at ordering tests and procedures for their patients in a new study from one university program. Results were published Monday in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
CNN: Dermatologists share exam answers, too
February 3, 2012 -- A report by CNN is adding dermatologists to the list of doctors who allegedly have memorized, written down, and shared questions recalled from board certification exams after taking the test.
ACR: CNN report smears radiology
January 17, 2012 -- The American College of Radiology (ACR) has said that it is "deeply troubled" by the recent CNN report regarding the use of "recalls" -- banks of test questions gathered by residents who have memorized questions -- on American Board of Radiology certification exams.
Controversy erupts over CNN article on board 'recalls'
January 16, 2012 -- Reactions have been mixed to a CNN article published online last week that describes doctors' widespread use of "recalls" -- banks of test information gathered by residents who have memorized questions -- on the exam they take to become board-certified in radiology.
ABR policy on exam recalls: Please read carefully
January 13, 2012 -- There has been intense debate regarding the American Board of Radiology's (ABR) recent policy changes on sharing exam items, but these changes go to the heart of maintaining professionalism in radiology, says Dr. Jannette Collins, chair of radiology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, in this editorial.
CNN finds evidence of board exam cheating
January 13, 2012 -- In a story posted on its website and in television airings this weekend, CNN is reporting on the widespread use of "recalls," or the sharing of American Board of Radiology exam items.
Ziltron unveils rad training software at RSNA
November 27, 2011 -- Ziltron is introducing the Perform & Director Product Suite, educational software that enables radiologists to test their diagnostic interpretative performance, at the RSNA 2011 meeting in Chicago.
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Nuclear Medicine, Volumes 1 and 2
Nuclear Medicine, Volumes 1 and 2 present a complex subject in an easily accessible way. Someone with only an undergraduate level understanding of physics and chemistry could still be brought up-to-speed on the field just by reading these books.
A Personal History of Nuclear Medicine
Throughout A Personal History of Nuclear Medicine, Dr. Wagner's love for education and research comes through. This book is a true gift to anyone who works in the molecular imaging field or aspires to do so in the future.
Atlas of Ultrasound Measurements
Different specialists can appreciate Atlas of Ultrasound Measurements in specific ways. The book thoroughly covers a wide variety of topics with an evidence-based approach. In addition to anatomic measurements, a surprisingly comprehensive coverage of Doppler interrogation of vascular anatomy is presented.
International Travel Health Guide 2006-2007
The International Travel Guide 2006-2007 is an essential reference for those who want to maximize their chances of staying healthy abroad or those who like to have an emergency plan in place. It offers a viable alternative for larger reference texts on wilderness survival or tropical medicine.
Spinal Trauma -- An Imaging Approach
This short but comprehensive work will benefit all those who routinely image the spine for acute or chronic injury. At just over two hundred pages, it's an easy read on acute traumatic injury as well as congenital, inherited and age-related causes of spinal injury.
Radiology: The Oral Boards Primer
According to the authors, this book is "designed to provide information that is typical of that found on the oral board examination for diagnostic radiology." I was disappointed in this book as the proffered information is too limited, and the tips are too basic, to be of use to advanced radiology residents.
Imaging Systems for Medical Diagnostics
Imaging Systems for Medical Diagnostic is a cohesive text, wonderfully organized, and consistent in its mathematical content with superbly chosen graphics and figures. The efforts of the editor, and the 85 contributors, will be appreciated for years to come.
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On getting a job in radiology: a primer for residents and fellows
There are countless books on the shelves on how to get a job, how to write a résumé, and how to interview. But there's not much said about particular jobs, especially in radiology. Dr. Stephen Humes shares his tips and advice on finding a job, résumé and cover letters, the interview process, contract negotiation, and more in a downloadable white paper exclusively for AuntMinnie.com members. |
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