RSNA 2014 

Abstract Archives of the RSNA, 2014


RC416C

Available Educational Support in Latin America

Refresher/Informatics

Presented on December 2, 2014
Presented as part of RC416: Radiology Education in Developing Nations: A Focus on Needs and Support in Latin America and Asia Oceania Regions (Sponsored by the RSNA Committee on International Radiology Education)

Participants

Gloria Soto Giordani MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1) Describe local radiological educational resources available within Latin American countries. 2) Identify radiological educational resources offered to Latin American Countries by regional, continental and global radiological societies and organizations 3) Analyze the impact of these resources in radiological training programs and continuous medical education of radiologists as perceived by local leaders

ABSTRACT

Latin America comprises 20 countries with a total of over 585 millions inhabitants. The region is characterized by vast differences among countries not only in ethnical, political, economical, cultural and social aspects, but also healthcare issues, including radiological practice and education. Even if regional and global radiological societies often offer educational resources in an open way, the advantage taken by different countries of these opportunities is not homogeneous due to differences in access to international networks. Harmonization of radiological education in Latin America is essential to improve radiological practice in the region. To achieve this it is mandatory to strengthen local educational resources and also to allocate educational resources of regional /global organizations to countries that need it the most.

Cite This Abstract

Soto Giordani, G, Available Educational Support in Latin America.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14002182.html