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ArticleInsights into imaging2021

Bridging the divide between medical school and clinical practice: identification of six key learning outcomes for an undergraduate preparatory course in radiology.

Thabisile Simelane, David J Ryan, Slavi Stoyanov, Deirdre Bennett, Mark McEntee, Michael M Maher, Colm M P O'Tuathaigh, Owen J O'Connor

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Thabisile SimelaneDepartment of Radiology, University Hospital Kerry, Kerry, Ireland.
David J RyanDepartment of Radiology, Cork University Hospital, Wilton, Cork, Ireland. ryan.david@ucc.ie.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8906-2379
Slavi StoyanovOpen University of the Netherlands, 177, Valkenburgerweg, 6401 DL, Heerlen, The Netherlands.
Deirdre BennettMedical Education Unit, School of Medicine, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland.
Mark McEnteeDepartment of Radiography, School of Medicine, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland.
Michael M MaherDepartment of Radiology, Cork University Hospital, Wilton, Cork, Ireland.
Colm M P O'TuathaighMedical Education Unit, School of Medicine, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland.
Owen J O'ConnorDepartment of Radiology, Cork University Hospital, Wilton, Cork, Ireland.

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Abstract

backgroundThere exists a significant divide between what is learnt in medical school and subsequently what is required to practice medicine effectively. Despite multiple strategies to remedy this discordance, the problem persists. Here, we describe the identification of a comprehensive set of learning outcomes for a preparation for practice course in radiology.

methodsAssessment of interns' readiness to interact with the radiology department was conducted using a national survey of both interns and radiologists. In parallel, group concept mapping (GCM) which involves a combination of qualitative and quantitative techniques was used to identify the shared understanding of participants from a diverse range of medical specialties regarding what topics should be included in an intern preparatory course for interacting with the radiology department.

resultsThe survey demonstrated that most interns and radiologists felt that undergraduate medical training did not prepare interns to interact with the radiology department. GCM identified six learning outcomes that should be targeted when designing a preparatory module: requesting investigations; clinical decision support; radiology department IT and communication; adverse reactions and risks; interpretation of radiology results and urgent imaging. The thematic clusters from the group concept mapping corroborated the deficiencies identified in the national survey.

conclusionWe have identified six key learning outcomes that should be included in a preparation for practice module in radiology. Future courses targeting these thematic clusters may facilitate a smoother transition from theory to practice for newly graduated doctors.

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Group concept mappingInternshipInterventional radiologyMedical schoolPreparedness for clinical practiceRadiologistsRadiology

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