A Resident Perspective on Adding Value as Radiologists

Abstract

During the annual 46th annual American Alliance of Academic Chief Residents in Radiology (A3CR2) meeting in New Orleans, chief residents discussed the role of residents within American College of Radiology 3.0 campaign. Our discussion was directed toward the evolving role of fourth-year radiology residents and how we might improve their training to better prepare them to add value as both leaders and radiologists. The ideas resulting from our Problem Solving session were divided into three categories: 2 clinical presence in the wards and subspecialty clinics; visibility to clinicians and patients; and the education of medical students, residents, and advanced practice clinicians to aid in realizing the long-term goals of Imaging 3.0.

The importance of imaging – Perspectives from redeployment

“…The face-to-face interaction with clinicians, real-time review of imaging findings, and facilitation of communication with the radiology department proved to be invaluable during our redeployment experience. Traditionally, radiology consultation with film rounds was considered standard clinical practice, and more recently, resident-driven clinical imaging rounds have been shown to have a positive impact on training, education, and patient outcomes [ [16] , [17] , [18] ]. During redeployment, imaging rounds became critical in clinical decision-making, expediting appropriate management, potentially avoiding unnecessary tests, and decreasing overall healthcare costs.…”

Adding value within medicine’s new paradigm: the pediatric radiologist

“…Although an emphasis on interdependence and trust has not always been a hallmark of medical training, our patients expect and depend upon our ability to work closely and collaboratively as a team [6]. The radiologist can enable teamwork among physicians, by serving to unite diverse specialists around a common vision.…”