The authors recently revised the elective course for senior medical students at Northwestern University Medical School. The new course is well structured with clearly stated objectives, self-instruction seminars, specialized teaching conferences conducted by attendings and residents, student presentations, and a final examination. The enrollment in the course has increased steadily, especially among students not planning a career in radiology. Student surveys obtained immediately after completion of the new course demonstrated a clear positive response despite the increased workload. Follow-up surveys also showed a greater comfort level and expertise with radiographic images in students who participated in the more structured course. Final grade distribution was based on multiple factors and resulted in 16percnt; honors reduced from previous honors rate of 24percnt;.
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