title: The Radiology Resident iPad Toolbox: an educational and clinical tool for radiology residents.
abstract: Tablet computing and mobile resources are the hot topics in technology today, with that interest spilling into the medical field. To improve resident education, a fully configured iPad, referred to as the "Radiology Resident iPad Toolbox," was created and implemented at the University of Colorado. The goal was to create a portable device with comprehensive educational, clinical, and communication tools that would contain all necessary resources for an entire 4-year radiology residency. The device was distributed to a total of 34 radiology residents (8 first-year residents, 8 second-year residents, 9 third-year residents, and 9 fourth-year residents). This article describes the process used to develop and deploy the device, provides a distillation of useful applications and resources decided upon after extensive evaluation, and assesses the impact this device had on resident education. The Radiology Resident iPad Toolbox is a cost-effective, portable, educational instrument that has increased studying efficiency; improved access to study materials such as books, radiology cases, lectures, and web-based resources; and increased interactivity in educational conferences and lectures through the use of audience-response software, with questions geared toward the new ABR board format. This preconfigured tablet fully embraces the technology shift into mobile computing and represents a paradigm shift in educational strategy.
authors: Department of Radiology, University of Colorado Hospital, Aurora, Colorado 80045, USA. emerson.sharpe@ucdenver.edu
authors: Emerson E
authors: EE
authors: Sharpe
authors: Michael
authors: M
authors: Kendrick
authors: Colin
authors: C
authors: Strickland
authors: Gerald D
authors: GD
authors: Dodd
mesh_terms: D003120:Colorado; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000379:methods*; D034201:Computers, Handheld; D020407:Internet; D007396:Internship and Residency / Q000379:methods*; D063731:Mobile Applications; D011871:Radiology / Q000193:education*