Sergey Kochkine MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Harprit Singh Bedi MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Vera Mayercik MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Elaine Shiang MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Gene Michael Weinstein MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Daniel Matheson Adams MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Mind-mapping software, a computer program in which users build visual diagrams of knowledge and associations, represents a novel electronic tool with broad applications in a variety of educational curricula. As a highly interactive modality its emphasis on active learning improves recall and retention by drawing on visual associations. Its potential as a learning tool for radiologists is vast.  Junior residents can pre-draw main branches and highlight gaps of knowledge, slowly filling them in through the course of their training. Senior residents can refine and consolidate their mind-maps, adding detail regularly and revisiting them for examination preparation. Interesting cases can be linked to these mind-maps throughout residency. Faculty can also take advantage of mind-maps for teaching, with integration into a variety of electronic resources and access to cloud storage being some of their primary benefits.  We present an introduction to this software resource, review potential uses for a variety of levels of trainees, and discuss potential for implementation in teaching as well. Finally, a step by step approach to creating radiology mind-maps will be detailed.  

Overview of mind-mapping software. How to build a mind-map. Applications for junior residents, senior residents, and teaching.  Integration with ebooks and iPad applications.

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Kochkine, S, Bedi, H, Mayercik, V, Shiang, E, Weinstein, G, Adams, D, Mind-Mapping Software for the Radiologist: Novel Applications of an Emerging Electronic Resource.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14005112.html