Rationale and Objectives
Diagnostic radiology residents may participate in an annual diagnostic imaging tournament
that enables residents to engage in friendly competition, network with peers, and
practice for board examinations. Medical students would likely enjoy a similar activity,
which could increase their interest and knowledge in radiology. Given the lack of
initiatives designed to promote competition and learning in medical school radiology
education, we designed and implemented the RadiOlympics, the first known national medical student radiology competition in the United States.
Material and Methods
A draft version of the competition was emailed to many medical schools in the United
States. Medical students interested in assisting with implementation of the competition
were invited to a meeting to refine the layout. Ultimately, the format of seven rounds
of five questions each and a final round of ten questions all over four months was
decided. Questions were written by students and approved by faculty. At the conclusion
of the competition, surveys were sent out to gather feedback and gauge how this competition
has influenced their interest in radiology.
Results
Out of 89 schools that were successfully contacted, 16 schools’ radiology clubs agreed
to participate, which made up 187 medical students on average per round. At the conclusion
of the competition, feedback from students was very positive. Students’ confidence
in interpreting imaging studies increased after the competition (p < 0.001), although there was not an increased interest in radiology as a career (p = 0.77).
Conclusion
The RadiOlympics is a national competition that can be successfully organized by medical
students for medical students and is an engaging opportunity for medical students
to be exposed to radiology.
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Publication history
Published online: March 07, 2023
Accepted:
February 8,
2023
Received in revised form:
January 28,
2023
Received:
December 2,
2022
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