Andres Vasquez MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Bibiana Pinzon MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Diego Andres Aguirre MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Anibal Jose Morillo MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Yenny Alejandra Moreno Vanegas BSc, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Sergio Andres Puentes MS, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Alfonso Esguerra MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Combined theoretical/on-site programs combined with the latest WEB 2.0 and 3.0 technologies can be key in the training of medical students in diagnostic imaging.

The use of diagnostic imaging has increased significantly on a global scale in the past two decades.Because of this it is essential that medical students acquire more knowledge related to the adequate use of these diagnostic tools, their indications, interpretation of basic findings and patient safety. In Colombia less than 5% of medical schools have a radiology course or clinical rotation. When they do exist, they often end up becoming a rotation where the students sit behind a radiologist listening to him/her dictate studies.

We created a live and virtual 6 weeklong course last year medical students at Los Andes University in Bogotá Colombia. This program was created based on the aims and competencies described by AMSER. The students would have a Problem Based Learning (PBL) session and would have to revise academic reviews on a daily basis in addition to clinical rotations divided by sections. At the same time, students had access to platforms based on WEB 2.0 and WEB 3.0 where they would have the possibility of reviewing podcasts of the classes and answer questions in forums based on practical cases of basic pathologies, which would place the student in the midst of learning and generate discussion among peers creating the concept of collective learning. There were a total of 90 participating students between the years 2009-2012. We applied exams at the beginning and end of the course. The mean of the pre-course exam was 24/100 compared to 85/100 for the post-program exam. A complete statistical analysis was done.

It is necessary to create innovative programs for teaching the basics of Diagnostic Imaging to medical students in order for them to acquire an adequate training in the use and interpretation of these tools due to their ample use in the present world. This is very important in order to ensure the adequate use of medical resources by all practitioners and at the same time will result in benefits and greater safety for patients.

Vasquez, A, Pinzon, B, Aguirre, D, Morillo, A, Moreno Vanegas, Y, Puentes, S, Esguerra, A, A Comprehensive and Innovative Program in Radiology for Medical Students.  Radiological Society of North America 2013 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, December 1 - December 6, 2013 ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2013/13044419.html