Education & Training

5 recent developments in thoracic imaging and what they may portend for radiology at large

Recent years have seen the venerable chest X-ray built upon with new technologies, screening programs and educational techniques. As a result, today’s thoracic imaging may be a humble herald of things to come across radiology.  

There have been a big increase in interest in cardiac CT following the publication of the 2021 ACC Chest Pain Evaluation Guidelines, which raised CT angiography (CTA) to a 1A level of evidence. This has prompted many centers to consider creating CTA programs.

Technologist training programs on road to recovery from COVID: ASRT survey

As of last fall, 35% of radiologic technologist educators seeking to place prepared students in open jobs were still hampered by the operational effects of COVID-19. Fortunately, that figure was a far cry from the 98% who reported placement trouble in the spring of 2020.

History pivots: 9 key radiology journals now led by women

Women have reached a kind of critical mass in peer-reviewed radiology publishing.

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Radiology residents need more hands-on MRI education

Dedicating more time to MRI-specific training beyond standard curriculum improves radiology residents’ confidence and understanding of the modality. 

Paleo-radiologist: ‘I saw the king’s face for the first time’

Thanks to a radiologist equipped with CT and 3D image reconstruction, Pharaoh Amenhotep I is finally getting a proper clinical workup.

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Radiology trainees win over trauma surgeons with immediate reads

When trained with high-fidelity simulation, junior radiology residents can master the discipline of reading whole-body CTs right at the trauma scanner—and doing so with high diagnostic accuracy, work speed and interpretive confidence.

Why would an ambitious radiologist choose rural life and practice? 4 reasons

“Better beans and bacon in peace than cakes and ale in fear.”

transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)

Simulations help 'accelerate the TEE learning curve' for cardiology trainees

Simulation-based training can help cardiology fellows improve their TTE abilities, even when instructors or equipment are in short supply.