FeatureOpinionTraining a Better Radiologist
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Current structure of residency training
Our trainees start with a year of clinical training, the transitional year or “internship.” Although this year provides our trainees with an important clinical experience to complement their medical school training, this year is almost a waste for many of our residents. They often choose hospitals that are conveniently located and have nice climates, little call, and lots of perks. Most take rotating internships at community hospitals at which there are the least rigorous academic demands.
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Research training
Only a small portion of federal research funding is used for imaging research. Although the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering has been established, it is one of the smallest of the institutes, and what monies it does have are also used for bioengineering research. Furthermore, those monies that do go to radiologists are concentrated too greatly on only a few of our academic radiology departments. Half of the National Institutes of Health funding for radiology is held
Clinical training
We are training residents and fellows to be superb clinical radiologists. Our faculty members are doing an excellent job of replicating themselves. At the completion of their training, these new radiologists are able to interpret complex cross-sectional imaging studies, especially computed tomographic and magnetic resonance imaging examinations. Those who take interventional fellowships develop excellent technical skills and learn to use these talents to treat many patients very successfully.
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