The Time Has Come: a Paradigm Shift in Diagnostic Radiology Education via Simulation Training

Abstract

Current radiology training for medical students and residents predominantly consists of reviewing teaching files, attending lectures, reading textbooks and online sources, as well as one-on-one teaching at the workstation. In the case of medical schools, radiology training is quite passive. In addition, the variety of important and high-yield cases that trainees are exposed to may be limited in scope. We utilized an open-source dcm4chee-based Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) named "Weasis" in order to simulate a radiologist's practice in the real world, using anonymized report-free complete cases that could easily be uploaded live during read-outs for training purposes. MySQL was used for database management and JBOSS as application server. In addition, we integrated Weasis into a web-based reporting system through Java programming language using the MyEclipse development environment. A freeware, platform-independent, image database was established to simulate a real-world PACS. The sever was implemented on a dedicated non-workstation PC connected to the hospital secure network. As the client access is through a webpage, the cases can be viewed from any computer connected to the hospital network. The reporting system allows for evaluation purposes and providing feedback to the trainees. Brief survey results are available. Implementation of such a low-cost, versatile, and customizable tool provides a new opportunity for training programs in offering medical students with an active and more realistic radiology experience, junior radiology residents with potentially better preparation for independent call, and senior resident and fellows with the ability to fine-tune high-level specialty-level knowledge.

Analysis of a Kind of Harr Characteristic Big Data Algorithm for College Students’ Safety Education Method

“…e SQL language used by MySQL is the most commonly used standardized language for accessing databases. It has the characteristics of small size and fast speed, which provides protection for simultaneous access by multiple users [35].…”

Virtual Simulation in Undergraduate Medical Education: A Scoping Review of Recent Practice

“…With the technological development of digital radiographic reconstruction with geometric as well as density characteristic accuracy ( 107 ), more and more VS computer software programs have been designed and used in undergraduate medical education, allowing students gain more hands-on experience and develop their clinical skills without worrying about exposing to any unnecessary radiation. In the recent 2 years, we found five studies ( 20 , 85 , 86 , 88 , 96 ) used VS serious games or systems simulating a radiologist’s practice in the real world among medical undergraduates for radiology learning. The results collectively showed that, for medical undergraduates, the integration of VS as a valuable learning resource had the potential to improve preparation for the clinical environment and increase student confidence ( 20 , 85 , 86 , 88 , 96 ).…”

“…In the recent 2 years, we found five studies ( 20 , 85 , 86 , 88 , 96 ) used VS serious games or systems simulating a radiologist’s practice in the real world among medical undergraduates for radiology learning. The results collectively showed that, for medical undergraduates, the integration of VS as a valuable learning resource had the potential to improve preparation for the clinical environment and increase student confidence ( 20 , 85 , 86 , 88 , 96 ).…”

The status of virtual simulation experiments in medical education in China: based on the national virtual simulation experiment teaching Center (iLAB-X)

“…The virtual simulation experiments of medical technology on iLAB-X were mainly focused on medical radiation and imaging, laboratory diagnosis and dental laboratory technology. In particular, virtual simulation training has been widely used in computerized tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasound practices in undergraduate medical education, and virtual simulation experiments have been demonstrated to be valuable and effective learning resources [ 49–51 ]. Moreover, virtual simulation experiments have also been developed as alternatives to practical nursing education and have effectively promoted nursing neurophysiologyperformance [ 52 , 53 ].…”