Abstract No. 460 Teaching image-guided procedures on human donors to increase medical student interest in interventional radiology residency

Abstract

62% did not have their own IRIG interest group, 57% did not have faculty listed in the SIR directory, and 74% did not have an integrated IR residency. Total attendance included 48 distinct institutions viewing 5 different countries, including 3 DO programs (6%). Of the total attendant institutions, 46% did not have their own IRIG interest group, 64% did not have faculty listed in the SIR directory, and 74% did not have an integrated IR residency. An average of 65 registrants were captured for the weekly courses (range, 8846). A weekly average of 39 male (65%) and 20 female (35%) students registered. Registrants included first (26%), second (36%), third (27%), and fourth (12%) year medical students. Additional registrants included radiology technologist and nursing students, as well as administrative staff. Weekly webinars averaged 30 attendants (range, 5610), with an average of 17 male (65%) and 20 female (35%) students. Conclusions: A webinar-based elective may serve as an effective method for increasing exposure to IR, especially for medical students at institutions without robust IR exposure.