11 (RSROC) in Taiwan [6]. With the assistance of Paul C. Hodges of the University of Chicago and the many radiologists who returned to Taiwan from the United States in the aftermath of World War II, radiology as a specialty gradually matured in the country [7]. In 1987, the Society of Nuclear Medicine in Taiwan was established, followed in 1993 by the formation of the Taiwan Society for Therape...

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...

BACKGROUND The majority of patients remain concerned about radiation exposure and the health risk associated to it. A doctor is a person who can answer all pertinent questions regarding radiation and can satisfy their patients. Medical students, who are future doctors, can acquire this capability during their clinical rotation in the radiology department. The study is to assess knowledge, hazar...

Dentists’ incorrect behavior with regards to Oral Radiology, as reported in the literature, has been related to inadequate training of undergraduates. Aim: This study assessed dental undergraduates’ knowledge of Oral Radiology. Methods: A questionnaire containing 30 questions pertaining to three domains General Principles, Radiobiology/Radioprotection and Technique/Interpretation was used as da...

PURPOSE To associate a monetary value with the productivity of a radiologist assistant (RA) student during the educational process, as a predictor of the potential impact on radiology practices acting as preceptors to RA students. METHODS Eight RA students' productivity was analyzed using preexisting data composed of a list of examinations completed as part of the educational process. The Ins...