Education & Training

Checklist training boosts radiology resident competency in obtaining informed patient consent

Of the residents who participated, 95% felt the education was beneficial and recommended it for future trainees.

January 5, 2022
The top 12 radiology schools in the world, according to US News and World Report.

The top 12 radiology schools in the world, according to US News and World Report

Harvard University took the top spot in the Best Universities for Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging category, with Stanford coming in second. 

October 28, 2021
APP volume and share of image-guided paracentesis increased from 10.2% to 15.8%, and from 7.7% to 12.9% for thoracentesis, while Medicare reimbursement for both procedures has seen a reduction since 2012. #nursepractitioner #physicianassistant #interventionalradiology

Nonexpert clinicians trained to screen patients for rheumatic heart disease

The screening, carried out with handheld ultrasound devices, can lead to quicker diagnoses and better patient care. 

August 20, 2021

SCCT shares new imaging guideline for cardiology, radiology trainees

The document, published in numerous journals, was designed to help trainees improve their understanding of cardiovascular computed tomography.

November 6, 2020

Training for cardiothoracic surgeons may be falling short in one key area

“The association between surgeon experience and operative outcomes has been the subject of debate," the researchers explained.

November 4, 2020

Researchers awarded $1.2M to study effects of AR-based medical training

Researchers from the University of California Irvine (UCI) School of Medicine have received $1.2 million to study the potential psychological impact of augmented reality (AR) medical simulation training.

January 13, 2020

Can VR play a valuable role in medical imaging training?

Students can use virtual reality (VR) training to learn about radiographic hand positioning skills, according to a new study published in Radiography. How would this compare to other training techniques?

January 13, 2020