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ArticleInsights into imaging2025

Longitudinal evaluation of RADUCATION: a digital learning environment for the radiology residency structured to a competency-based curriculum by the German Young Radiology Forum.

Isabel Molwitz, Katharina Stahlmann, Manuel Kolb, Marian Feiler, Nadine Bayerl, Marc Kuennemann, Fiona Mankertz, Inka Ristow, Gerhard Adam, Barbara Daria Wichtmann and 2 more

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Isabel MolwitzDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany. i.molwitz@uke.de.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4542-0140
Katharina StahlmannInstitute of Medical Biometry and Epidemiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.
Manuel KolbDepartment of Radiology, Health NZ - Te Whatu Ora Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.
Marian Feilerurbanstudio GmbH, Berlin, Germany.
Nadine BayerlInstitute of Radiology, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany.
Marc KuennemannClinic for Radiology, University Hospital Muenster, Muenster, Germany.
Fiona MankertzDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany.
Inka RistowDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.
Gerhard AdamDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.
Barbara Daria WichtmannClinic of Neuroradiology, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany.
Robert RischenClinic for Radiology, University Hospital Muenster, Muenster, Germany.
Anne FrischDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Bielefeld University, Medical School and University Medical Center OWL, Lippe Hospital, Detmold, Germany.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0009-7957-4544

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionRADUCATION - a digital platform for radiological postgraduate training by the German Young Radiology Forum - provides learning content structured according to the German Training Curriculum, including original board exam questions. This is the first study to evaluate user statistics, experience, and preferences. MATERIALS AND

methodsData were collected through webpage analytics and surveys. User statistics were analyzed for four periods: initial usage (05/2022-05/2023), post-introduction of theoretical board exam questions (05-11/2023), post-introduction of image-based board exam questions (12/2023-05/2024), and ongoing usage (03-12/2024). User perception surveys were conducted before (05/2023-01/2024) and after (06-08/2024) implementation of image-based board exam questions. Analyses included descriptive statistics and multivariable logistic regressions.

resultsUser numbers increased steadily, with board exam questions becoming the most accessed feature. Mean monthly active user numbers increased from 372 between 05/2022-05/2023 (total users 4468), to 613 between 03/2024-12/2024 (total 15,828). Survey respondents (n = 243) consistently rated RADUCATION as valuable for board exam preparation (88.6%), for night/weekend shifts (75.6%), and for clinical routine (73.4%). Board exam preparation was more beneficial for 4th/5th-year residents (odds ratio (OR) 1.35 (95% confidence interval (95% CI): 1.15-1.59)), while shift preparation was less critical for senior than for junior residents (OR 0.77 (95% CI: 0.59-0.99)). Video- and image-based learning content were preferred, with users rating the platform highly user-friendly (86.0%) and clearly structured (88.0%).

conclusionsRADUCATION is a valuable, widely used digital learning tool for radiology residents. Board exam questions substantially increased engagement. Its structured, peer-developed design offers a scalable model for digital postgraduate medical education across specialties and countries. CRITICAL RELEVANCE STATEMENT: This is the first comprehensive evaluation of RADUCATION, a peer-developed, competency-based digital learning platform for the radiology residency. Integrating original board exam questions significantly increases engagement and perceived educational value, offering a scalable model for modern postgraduate medical education. KEY POINTS: RADUCATION, a peer-developed, competency-based learning platform for radiology residents, is a highly valued, scalable model for postgraduate medical training. Users prefer video- and image-based content, while engagement and perceived educational value increase when integrating original board exam questions. RADUCATION is perceived as user-friendly and well-structured, and is considered particularly valuable for exam preparation by senior residents.

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CurriculumEducation (medical)Internship and residencyRadiologyTraining support

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PMID41359302
PMCPMC12686237

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