2001 Joseph E. and Nancy O. Whitley Award. Teaching noninterpretive skills to radiology residents: a collaborative effort between the American College of Radiology and the Association of Program Directors in Radiology.
OBJECTIVE
The authors' purpose was to develop, implement, and evaluate a series of videotapes for teaching noninterpretive skills to radiology residents.


METHODS
An Association of Program Directors in Radiology/American College of Radiology working group developed a series of seven videotapes to teach residents job search and contracting skills; business aspects of radiology; American College of Radiology standards, accreditation programs, and appropriateness criteria; critical thinking skills; ethics; service orientation and interpersonal skills; and medical organizational politics. Residents viewed the videotapes, evaluated the learning experience, and completed both pre- and posttests.


RESULTS
From 85 to 264 residents completed each of six pre- and posttests. Mean total pretest scores ranged from 55.0% to 76.9% and improved significantly (P < .05) to 73.8% to 94.9% on posttests. Each videotape was evaluated by 90-336 residents using a Likert-type scale, with a rating of 5 representing the most positive response. The proportion of residents who gave each tape an overall rating of either 4 or 5 varied from 75.9% to 95.9%.


CONCLUSIONS
Significant resident learning occurred as a result of viewing the videotapes. Program director support of the learning experience was strong, and use of the videotapes as a teaching modality received strong support by residents. Local moderators and question-and-answer sessions would optimize the learning experience.
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Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison 53792-3252, USA.
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D001363:Awards and Prizes; D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate / Q000379:methods*; D004992:Ethics, Medical / Q000193:education; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency; D007586:Job Application; D011364:Professional Practice; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011871:Radiology / Q000193:education* / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards; D012955:Societies, Medical; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*; D014481:United States; D014743:Videotape Recording