[I113] Teaching of medical physics to radiology residents

Teaching Communication Skills to Radiology Residents.

The transition of health care in the United States from volume to value requires a systems-based approach aligning clinical services across the continuum of care. The ability to communicate effectively and resolve conflict is a critical skill within the systems-based model. Recognizing the essential role of communication in medicine, the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education has d...

Teaching of chest radiology to medical students.

The method of teaching chest roentgenobogy to medical students at the University of Oregon Medical School is based upon the premise that useful knowledge cannot be attained without practical experience. In a medical school, brilliant teachers cannot serve in lieu of actual patients. Lectures, though superbly organized, illustrated and delivered do not constitute an adequate substitute for reali...

Teaching medical physics to general audiences.

By judiciously selecting topics and reading materials, one can teach a full semester course on medical physics appropriate for college students not majoring in the natural sciences. This interdisciplinary field offers an opportunity to teach a great deal of basic physics at the freshman level in the context of explaining modern medical technologies such as ultrasound imaging, laser surgery, and...

Teaching palliative care to residents and medical students.

Musculoskeletal radiology curriculum for radiology residents.

This article outlines a curriculum for resident education in musculoskeletal radiology that addresses the current requirements for assessment of the general competencies as set forth by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.