Education & Training

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?