Trends in radiological anatomy teaching in the U.K. and Ireland.
OBJECTIVE
To determine the prevalence of radiological anatomy teaching in modern medical curricula.


METHODS
The present paper details a survey carried out amongst 21 medical schools in the U.K. and Ireland to determine the variability of the inclusion of radiological anatomy in their different curricula.


RESULTS
In all the institutions surveyed teaching of anatomy as revealed by radiological techniques was delivered by anatomy departments. There was considerable variation, however, in the way in which it was delivered, by whom and in the range of radiological material available. Most anatomy departments had links with radiology departments, though the precise arrangements of these also varied.


CONCLUSIONS
This study highlights the need for standardization between anatomy departments with regard to the content and level of radiological anatomy taught to ensure that an appropriate basis for clinical undergraduate training is provided.
Mitchell
B S
BS
Department of Anatomy and Developmental Biology, St George's Hospital Medical School, London, UK. bsm1@soton.ac.uk
Williams
J E
JE
D000715:Anatomy / Q000193:education*; D004504:Education, Medical, Undergraduate / Q000592:standards / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D007494:Ireland; D011871:Radiology / Q000193:education* / Q000639:trends; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards / Q000639:trends*; D006113:United Kingdom