Jay Prakash Patel MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Mark Edward Mullins MD, PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

The RSNA web-based resident learning portfolio is a simple and useful tool for residents and program directors.

A Learning Portfolio (LP) is typically an interactive web-based professional development tool that residents may use to record and organize their learning, to reflect on their skills as physicians, and chart their own progress over time. It is primarily a learning tool. Learning portfolios are simple to create for radiology residency programs and residents by utilizing the RSNA website. In addition, program directors should benefit by the portfolio’s ability to meet data and documentation requirements for review and accreditation.  

At our institution, we have found the web-based RSNA resident learning portfolio to be simple and useful for documentation of residency and career related activities. Resident accounts and portfolios were created using step by step instructions on RSNA’s website at www.rsna.org/myportfolio.

The LP serves as a repository for some resident work products and professional documents, which ultimately should serve the needs of many groups, including licensing bodies and certification boards. Use of an LP should prepare residents for managing their continued learning and professional development as they transition into independent professional practice. Components of the LP may follow the resident after residency for ongoing use in meeting continuing medical education and maintenance of certification requirements.

Patel, J, Mullins, M, Using RSNA’s Learning Portfolio.  Radiological Society of North America 2009 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, November 29 - December 4, 2009 ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2009/8001468.html