Fadi Toonsi MBBS,FRCPC, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Wid Kattan MBBS, MA, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Jeffrey Chankowsky MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

This exhibit discusses: 1- The concept of mind mapping including benefits of their use as an educational tool. Mind mapping involves arranging the details of a subject under general headings, which provides learners with a clear view of the “big picture” as well as a way to see links, compare similarities, and recognize relationships within large bodies of information. Collectively these features help organize knowledge in a way that enhances retrieval and promotes clinical reasoning. 2- How to create a mind map, including various software applications that help create digital mind maps. To maximize their effectiveness, mind maps are built using the following structure: central topic, main topic, subtopics, floating topics, relationship arrows, boundaries, markers and notes. 3- Example mind maps in radiology. Mind maps can be used effectively in the field of radiology. Example topics include creating differential diagnosis lists, outlining disease summaries, reading studies by using a mind map checklists. Other example topics are discussed.  

1- Background on mind maps as an educational tool. 2- How to create a mind map: - Structure of a mind map. - Software applications to design digital mind maps. 3- Radiology mind maps examples  

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Toonsi, F, Kattan, W, Chankowsky, J, MRI: Mapping Radiology Information.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14019090.html