A formal curriculum in breast imaging for radiology residents.
OBJECTIVE
Training in breast imaging is highly variable among radiology programs. The authors have developed a standardized breast imaging curriculum for radiology residents.


METHODS
This curriculum has been implemented within the residency program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It includes nine standardized components: 1) the clinical activities of the service; 2) the study of breast imaging teaching file films and contribution of new cases; 3) selected readings; 4) formal discussion with faculty on the readings; 5) review of this material using an interactive computer program; 6) formal conferences; 7) technical and quality control activities; 8) research activities; and 9) an evaluation. The participating residents have been surveyed regarding their opinions of their educational experience.


CONCLUSIONS
The standardized curriculum has been well received by the participating residents. Conclusions about the educational efficacy of such a curriculum cannot be made until more residents have used it.
School of Medicine, Department of Radiology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 27514.
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D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction; D003479:Curriculum; D004521:Educational Measurement; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency; D008297:Male; D008327:Mammography / Q000592:standards; D009657:North Carolina; D011786:Quality Control; D011871:Radiology / Q000193:education* / Q000592:standards