Teaching Radiology in Medical School. An Association for Medical Student Educators in Radiology Survey.

摘要

The presence of radiology and radiologists in medical school curricula is important for many reasons. Future physicians must learn how to use medical imaging effectively and efficiently for better patient care. Additionally, if medical students are not specifically trained in or exposed to radiology during their coursework, they may not have adequate opportunity to consider radiology as a career option. Finally, teaching radiology to medical students provides an excellent opportunity for radiologists to develop a positive reputation and to form strong collaborative relationships between radiology and other medical specialties. As a first step in attempting to enhance the profile of radiology in the curricula of US medical schools, it is important to define its current status.