Petro M. Kostandy MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Philip Colucci, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Elizabeth Kagan Arleo MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Michele Fuortes MD, PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Krishna Juluru MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Apostolos John Tsiouris MD, Abstract Co-Author: Research Consultant, BioClinica, Inc

For most medical students, their first exposure to Radiology occurs in Gross Anatomy. The primary goal in this setting is to use imaging to teach anatomy and normal studies with labels help achieve this goal. While multiple web-based anatomy programs exist, the level of detail is often beyond the appropriate scope for a medical student.

RadStax is a web-based application developed as an interactive resource for independent study. It allows creation of new learning modules to provide users with labeled multiplanar image sets, basic anatomical information, and a self-assessment feature. RadStax was offered to second-year students during their neuroradiology course. Student surveys support its efficacy with 91% of respondents wishing they had access to this tool during prior coursework. While many confounders could not be controlled for, exam scores showed a statistically significant increase from the previous year.

RadStax is a robust interactive radiology teaching tool that provides faculty a feasible way to create an atlas of labeled studies that can be tailored to meet the specific needs of their school’s curriculum. The introduction of RadStax into the second-year curriculum was met with positive subjective and objective feedback. RadStax has potential as a valuable tool for medical student education.

Kostandy, P, Colucci, P, Arleo, E, Fuortes, M, Juluru, K, Tsiouris, A, Development and Use of RadStax: A Web-based Application as a Robust Radiology Teaching Tool 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/2013/13027695.html