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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
ACR: CNN report smears radiology
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
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.
January 16, 2012
Controversy erupts over CNN article on board 'recalls'
By Kate Madden Yee
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.
January 15, 2012
CNN finds evidence of board exam cheating
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
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.
January 12, 2012
ABR policy on exam recalls: Please read carefully
By Dr. Jannette Collins
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.
January 12, 2012
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