Interventional Radiology and Spanish Medical Students: A Survey of Knowledge and Interests in Preclinical and Clinical Courses

Gregorio, M.A. de; Guirola, Jose; Sierre, Sergio; Serrano‐Casorran, Carolina; Gimeno, María José Pena; Urbano, José

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“…Despite the local character of this survey, this could be a representation of sparce opportunities to be exposed in such modules. Similar findings were reported by a Spanish survey, which underlined that local medical students had limited exposure to and knowledge of IR; of which 98% of clinical and 100% of preclinical students would like to be exposed to IR in their curriculum [30]. Similar findings were reported from a recent Australian cross-sectional survey [31].…”

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Are interventional radiology and allied specialities neglected in undergraduate medical education? A systematic review

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Ruhomauly

Theodoulou

et al. 2019

Annals of Medicine and Surgery

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ObjectivesMinimally invasive interventional approaches are gaining wider acceptance with several specialities incorporating such principles. Awareness and understanding of interventional principles require efficacious education and training methodologies. We performed a systematic review to identify all available interventional speciality learning modules or training opportunities available for undergraduate medical students. We also propose a standardised framework for relevant modules.MethodsWe searched PubMed and all Ovid databases with no language restriction for studies that report and evaluate interventional speciality educational modules or similar training initiatives. We followed a prospective protocol (PROSPERO registration: CRD42018110006). Internal and external validity of the included studies was assessed. Qualitative synthesis of data was performed to define performance improvement and/or motivation towards a career in an interventional speciality.ResultsOut of 6081 records, 17 studies met the inclusion criteria, 15 of which were focused on interventional radiology. More than half of studies (9/17) were surveys where student knowledge and interest were reported as poor. 5 out of 6 studies which assessed the effect of educational interventions concluded to improved knowledge or performance. Most surveys concluded that early exposure can increase interest towards such specialities, improve knowledge and relevant motivation.ConclusionsFew studies report teaching initiatives in interventional radiology and other interventional specialities, reflecting the poor relevant motivation and knowledge amongst medical students. Simple interventions e.g. introductory lectures and simulation sessions spark interest in students and also improve knowledge as proven in the case of interventional radiology. Standardisation of such efforts via a suggested framework, Strategy Development Framework for Interventional Radiology, can further optimise such outcomes.

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Are interventional radiology and allied specialities neglected in undergraduate medical education? A systematic review

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Ruhomauly

Theodoulou

et al. 2019

Annals of Medicine and Surgery

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“…However, due to only recent accreditation of IR as a sub-specialty, modules for IR based teaching have not been amalgamated into undergraduate medical curriculum. In several studies across different countries, medical students have demonstrated a poor understanding of IR, owing to suboptimal teaching and exposure levels (O'Malley and Athreya 2012; Atiiga et al 2017;de Gregorio et al 2018;Commander et al 2014;Leong et al 2009;Ghatan et al 2010;Nissim et al 2013;Foo et al 2018;Ojha et al 2017).…”

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Awareness and knowledge of interventional radiology among medical students at an Indian institution

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Purpose: Interventional radiology (IR) is a novel and evolving sub-specialty that encompasses image guided diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. With the advent of new imaging techniques and an increasing demand of minimally invasive procedures, IR continues to grow as a core component in medical and surgical therapeutics. Radiology teaching is a part of medical undergraduate curriculum; however, the medical undergraduate cohort lacks exposure to IR principles, methods and techniques. The purpose of this study is to determine the knowledge and awareness of IR among medical students in a single university in India. Materials and methods: Electronic anonymous surveys were sent to 350 medical students of Pt. JNM Medical College, Raipur, India. Each survey comprised of questions assessing knowledge and exposure to IR. A total of 70 students (20%) responded. Results: 85.7% of respondents positively reported that radiologists have a role in diagnostic as well as therapeutic interventions, however, 60% of students cited a very poor/poor knowledge of IR. A larger part, 91.5%, stated that they would be interested in IR based teaching delivered as a part of their undergraduate teaching program. Those who knew at least one interventional radiology technique were 1.51 (95% CI: 1.02-2.22; p < 0.05) times more likely to be considering it as a career. Conclusion: Medical Students demonstrate a poor knowledge of IR. This corresponds to a limited and inconsistent exposure to IR in medical schools. The study suggests that there is a need to deliver an IR based curriculum in medical undergraduate teaching in India. Our proposition includes introducing a regulated IR teaching in undergraduate medical education using new module designs and presenting medical students an opportunity to attend IR education days, symposiums and conferences to incite early participation.

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“…O crescimento da RI nas diferentes áreas médicas e suas aplicações clínicas tem se mostrado exponencial nos últimos anos 1,2,[5][6][7] . Contudo, problemas como a falta de reconhecimento dasubespecialidade e a dificuldade na diferenciação com a radiologia diagnóstica são frequentes e desafiadores [1][2][3] . A precária relação da RI com a população médica e acadêmica já foi evidenciada em países como Estados Unidos, Espanha e Irlanda 1,8 .…”

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“…Estudo anterior observou que a introdução da RI durante a graduação era mais forte nas universidades que possuíam radiologistas intervencionistas como professores titulares. Os entrevistados consideraram que os treinamentos em RI deveriam ser uma mistura de radiologia e cirurgia, o que já foi proposto e realizado com resultados satisfatórios em outras universidades 1,12,15 .…”

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“…A radiologia intervencionista (RI) presenciou um crescimento bastante significativo nos últimos anos. Procedimentos percutâneos guiados por imagens são utilizados atualmente para investigação e tratamento de diversas condições 1,2 . Nota-se, no entanto, que apesar do aumento de sua importância no contexto hospitalar, pouco se discute sobre essa especialização durante a formação médica.…”

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Radiologia intervencionista e estudantes de medicina no Brasil

Santi

Iunes

Tibana

et al. 2018

Rev. Med. (São Paulo)

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Objetivos: Avaliar o conhecimento de estudantes de medicina e o interesse em radiologia intervencionista como especialidade e analisar se existe interesse de que este assunto ou especialidade seja inserido no currículo acadêmico. Material e Métodos: Os participantes foram convidados a responder um questionário com diferentes questões relacionadas à radiologia intervencionista e que abordava questões referentes ao nível de conhecimento da especialidade, formação médica necessária, procedimentos realizados e a necessidade de inserção desta especialidade na grade curricular da formação acadêmica médica. Resultados: Cento e oitenta e sete acadêmicos responderam a pesquisa (57 (30,48%) do 1º ou 2º períodos, 110 (58,82%) 3º ou 4º e 20 (10,7%) 5º ou 6º anos). A maioria dos estudantes afirmou conhecer termos relacionados à radiologia intervencionista. Em relação a área de atuação da radiologia intervencionista, 109 (58,29%) sinalizaram o diagnóstico e tratamento. Oitenta e três participantes (44,39%) afirmaram que os procedimentos utilizam todos os métodos de imagem e 70 (37,43%) não souberam responder quais métodos a radiologia intervencionista utiliza. Menos de 50% dos participantes reconhece os procedimentos que podem ser realizados pela especialidade. A grande maioria (95,19%) dos estudantes concordaram que a inserção de mais informações sobre a área durante a graduação seria de grande valia na formação acadêmica. Conclusão: Acadêmicos de medicina têm pouco conhecimento sobre a radiologia intervencionista, no entanto são extremamente positivos em seu desejo de ter esse assunto inserido na grade curricular da faculdade de medicina.

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Interventional Radiology and Spanish Medical Students: A Survey of Knowledge and Interests in Preclinical and Clinical Courses

Abstract: This study demonstrates that medical students in our University have poor knowledge of IR; however, they are overwhelmingly positive in their desire to have this subject taught as distinct curriculum in medical school.

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Are interventional radiology and allied specialities neglected in undergraduate medical education? A systematic review

Are interventional radiology and allied specialities neglected in undergraduate medical education? A systematic review

Awareness and knowledge of interventional radiology among medical students at an Indian institution

Radiologia intervencionista e estudantes de medicina no Brasil

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