title: Assessing surgical residents' imaging interpretation skills.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  During general surgery (GS) training, residents are expected to accurately interpret radiologic images. Objective evidence evaluating residents' ability to provide accurate interpretation of imaging studies is currently lacking.
  
  
  METHODS
  A 30-item web-based test was developed using images from different radiologic modalities. Residents from 6 ACGME accredited GS programs participated. Residents from 1 radiology program served as a control group.
  
  
  RESULTS
  74 GS residents (GSR) enrolled in the online test. The mean score for GSR was 75% (±9) and 83% (±6) for RR (p = 0.006). Residents correctly answered 63% x-rays, 74%, CT(head), 84% CT(body), 69% ultrasound, and 88% tube/line localization questions. Senior residents were more proficient than junior residents at interpreting CT (body) and ultrasound images.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  GS residents were able to accurately interpret 75% of basic radiology images. In an effort to improve patient care, programs should consider integrating radiological education during surgical training.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Providence Hospital and Medical Centers, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Southfield, MI, USA. Electronic address: joseph.eid@stjohn.org.
authors.forename: Joseph J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Eid
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Providence Hospital and Medical Centers, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Southfield, MI, USA.
authors.forename: Francisco Igor B
authors.initials: FI
authors.lastname: Macedo
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Providence Hospital and Medical Centers, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Southfield, MI, USA.
authors.forename: Edsa
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Negussie
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Providence Hospital and Medical Centers, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Southfield, MI, USA.
authors.forename: Vijay K
authors.initials: VK
authors.lastname: Mittal
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate; D005260:Female; D013502:General Surgery / Q000193:education; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency; D008297:Male
keywords: General surgery residency; Imaging interpretation; Radiology interpretation; Surgical education