Reform of a Senior Medical Student Radiology Elective Using a Needs Assessment

Designing electives for medical students in diagnostic radiology is challenging due to the lack of available patient care responsibilities as a basis for structure [1]. Compared with other clinical rotations, there are limited opportunities to assess and review patients, write clinical notes, or perform procedures. Rather, students often spend their elective “looking over the shoulders” of residents or attending physicians, which is not a well-received educational activity [2]. In fact, the passive nature of some radiology electives has led students to pursue an elective in the field simply because they believe it is low stress and time could be use d for other purposes [3].
Source: Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Education and Training / Formation et perfectionnement professionnel Source Type: research