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Professionalism discussions improve residents' understanding
By Eric Barnes
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
By Eric Barnes
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
By Eric Barnes
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
Social networking gaffes can jeopardize residency applications
By Eric Barnes
What you post on social media can hurt you, especially if you're applying for a residency or physician training program, according to a new BMJ study that surveyed personnel in charge of reviewing applications from potential medical residents and students.
November 7, 2012
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Radiology residents ponder professionalism in age of Facebook
By Eric Barnes
Radiology residents aren't immune to inappropriate online behavior, but they can learn to steer clear of it, according to an article in Academic Radiology that examined "digital professionalism." The study found both room for improvement and the desire to achieve it.
October 31, 2012
Mary's Musings: Let's get real with radiology peer review
By Dr. Mary Morrison Saltz
When I survived the trip to Louisville and actually passed my radiology boards, I had crossed a milestone and never had to return -- except for a mint julep or two. But that's no longer the case, and most radiologists have to renew their certification every 10 years. Should we embrace or reject this new requirement?
September 18, 2012
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Training bolsters MRI reading accuracy for appendicitis
By Wayne Forrest
Proper training and guidance from more-experienced radiologists can improve the diagnostic accuracy of less-experienced readers in evaluating abdominal MR images for acute appendicitis, according to a study published online June 14 in Radiology.
June 18, 2012
Tablet devices may boost radiology education
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Tablet devices have the potential to improve the education of radiology residents, according to an article in the June issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
May 31, 2012
ARRS: Tablets enhance residents' learning
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
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.
April 29, 2012
SCCT takes applications for Toshiba award
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) has begun accepting applications for the sixth annual Toshiba Young Investigator Award.
March 12, 2012
CNN: Dermatologists share exam answers, too
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
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.
February 2, 2012
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