In their article, “Inaugural Pan-Canadian RADGames: Results From a Successful Approach
to radiology Education for Medical Students”, Bouthillier et al. describe a novel
approach to engage medical students across Canada in an effort to increase knowledge
about and awareness of radiology as a specialty (
1
). What began as a small single institution effort in 2019 turned into a well-organized
national event in 2022, strikingly developed by students for students. With the goal
of sparking interest in radiology and improving image interpretation skills, 10 Canadian
medical students created, coordinated and marketed a virtual gamified learning experience
for peers across the country. Clinical imaging cases were developed by medical students
on the planning committee, under the direct guidance of radiology residents, with
any queries directed to experienced radiology faculty. Cases included multiple imaging
modalities (radiography, computed tomography, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging)
as well as general radiology and radiology subspecialty (neuroradiology, body imaging,
and musculoskeletal) topics. Multiple choice questions were asked about the entities
depicted.- Bouthillier M
- Canil A
- Cheng BYC
- et al.
Inaugural pan-canadian RADGames: results from a successful approach to radiology education
for medical students.
Acad Radiol. 2022; S1076-6332 (Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35995693): 00378https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acra.2022.07.005
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Published online: November 09, 2022
Accepted:
October 29,
2022
Received:
October 29,
2022
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