Rationale and Objectives
To design and validate a peer-teacher based musculoskeletal ultrasound curriculum
for radiology residents.
Materials and Methods
A musculoskeletal ultrasound curriculum with hands-on scanning workshops was designed
for radiology residents. Prior to the workshops, several residents received 3 hours
of hands-on training in ultrasound scanning technique which was overseen by an attending
musculoskeletal radiologist; these “peer teachers” then led small-group hands-on scanning
during the workshops. Participants performed diagnostic ultrasound examinations at
the conclusion of the workshops to assess skill acquisition and 2 months following
the workshops to quantify skill retention. Participants also completed surveys to
determine confidence in performing musculoskeletal ultrasound examinations. Median
scores and interquartile range (25–75%) were calculated, and t test was used to compare
results.
Results
Thirty seven residents from all years of training and six senior resident or fellow
peer teachers participated in four workshops. Diagnostic ultrasound images were obtained
in 100% at the conclusion of the workshop and in 79% 2 months later. Prior to the
workshops, residents reported low level of musculoskeletal ultrasound knowledge (median
2, interquartile ranges 1–2), and low confidence in performing (1, 1–2) and interpreting
(1, 1–2) musculoskeletal ultrasound examinations. There was a significant increase
in knowledge (3, 3–4) and confidence performing (3, 3–4) and interpreting (3, 3–4)
studies following the workshops (p < 0.001 for all comparisons).
Conclusion
Hands-on musculoskeletal ultrasound workshops, utilizing a peer teacher led small
group format is an effective method of teaching scanning skills to residents. There
was excellent skill acquisition, good skill retention, and significant increase in
confidence performing and interpreting these studies following completion of the curriculum.
Key Words
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Article Info
Publication History
Published online: September 19, 2018
Accepted:
September 3,
2018
Received in revised form:
August 29,
2018
Received:
August 8,
2018
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