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How to identify and mentor the troubled radiology resident

Residents aren't expected to be perfect -- they're on the job to learn. But some inevitably struggle, and whether a resident has one particular area of weakness or 10, program directors and mentors need to identify problems early and move decisively to solve them, according to an expert on residency education.

February 28, 2013

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NY hospital to shutter radiology residency program

A New York City hospital on Monday moved to terminate its radiology residency program, leaving 11 residents without a program or funding to continue beyond the current program year ending June 30. Funding for the program is being shifted to pay for more spots for primary care residents.

February 12, 2013

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Residents do well in overnight reads, but miss a few

Radiology residents are generally accurate in their interpretations of emergency department CT studies performed on overnight call, though they do miss a handful of important findings, concluded a study from University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland.

February 10, 2013

Residency program directors (mostly) love their jobs, study finds

Job satisfaction runs fairly high among radiology residency program directors, but many complain about a lack of money, the intense workload, and the onerous requirements of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, according to a study in the February American Journal of Roentgenology.

January 22, 2013

Dr. Philip Palmer, pioneering radiologist in Africa, dies

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Dr. Philip E.S. Palmer, a pioneer in promoting the use of radiology and radiation therapy in Africa and developing countries, died on January 3 at the age of 91. He was an adviser to the World Health Organization for 30 years, and was the first recipient of the International Society of Radiology's Beclere Medal.

January 14, 2013

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Moments in Radiology History: Part 11 -- The 1st residents

The early years of radiology saw many physicians take up the new discipline with little or no formal training. That soon began to change with the establishment of the first radiology residency program in 1915, which accepted one resident, according to radiology historian Otha Linton.

January 13, 2013

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Radiology fellows: How to land your 1st job

There's no denying today's brutal radiology job market, which can seem especially cruel for radiology fellows. But despite the dismal market, understanding the rules of the road can help beginning radiologists land a good job in an institution that supports their career goals.

January 9, 2013

Resident program managers struggle to balance new demands

As program managers begin to implement far-reaching changes in radiology residency education, most believe they'll need to limit the options available to their residents to choose their own path -- particularly in the fourth year of training -- to ensure a good basic education for core residents, according to a survey presented at RSNA 2012.

January 1, 2013

Professionalism discussions improve residents' understanding

How should medical professionalism be taught to radiology residents? Small group discussions are effective, according to a study presented at the RSNA 2012 annual meeting that focused on teaching the principles of professionalism.

December 11, 2012

ABMS creates new dual radiology certificate

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) has created a new dual primary certificate in interventional radiology and diagnostic radiology.

December 5, 2012

Residents need twice the fluoro time to place catheters

CHICAGO - Radiology residents at two large teaching hospitals in Tennessee required twice as long as interventional radiologists to place central venous catheters under fluoroscopy guidance, effectively doubling the radiation dose to the patient, according to a study presented at the 2012 RSNA meeting.

November 26, 2012

New exam structure nixes free ABR study time for residents

Hoping to stanch outbreaks of "board fever" that can sideline radiology departments when fourth-year residents are relieved of clinical duties to cram for their oral boards, the American Board of Radiology (ABR) has revamped its certification process, explaining its rationale for doing so in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

November 18, 2012

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