White Paper: Curriculum in Interventional Radiology.
PurposeScope and clinical importance of interventional radiology markedly evolved over the last decades. Consequently it was acknowledged as independent subspecialty by the "European Union of Medical Specialists" (UEMS). Based on radiological imaging techniques Interventional Radiology is an integral part of Radiology.Materials und MethodsIn 2009 the German Society for Interventional Radiology and minimally-invasive therapy (DeGIR) developed a structured training in Interventional Radiology. In cooperation with the German Society of Neuroradiology (DGNR) this training was extended to also cover Interventional Neuroradiology in 2012. Tailored for this training in Interventional Radiology a structured curriculum was developed, covering the scope of this modular training.ResultsThe curriculum is based on the DeGIR/DGNR modular training concept in Interventional Radiology. There is also an European Curriculum and Syllabus for Interventional Radiology developed by the "Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe" (CIRSE). The presented curriculum in Interventional Radiology is designed to provide a uniform base for the training in Interventional Radiology in Germany, based on the competencies obtained during residency.ConclusionThis curriculum can be used as a basis for training in Interventional Radiology by all training sites.Key Points:· Interventional Radiology is an integral part of clinical radiology. · The German Society for Interventional Radiology and minimally-invasive therapy (DeGIR) developed a curriculum in Interventional Radiology. · This curriculum is an integrative basis for the training in interventional.Citation Format· Mahnken AH, Bücker A, Hohl C et al. White Paper: Curriculum in Interventional Radiology. Fortschr Röntgenstr 2017; 189: 309 - 311.
Diagnostic & Interventional Radiology, Philipps-University Marburg, Germany.
Andreas H
AH
Mahnken
Clinic of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Saarland University Medical Center, Homburg, Germany.
Arno
A
Bücker
Radiologie, St. Marien-Krankenhaus Siegen, Germany.
Christian
C
Hohl
Neuroradiologie, Neurozentrum, Freiburg, Germany.
Ansgar
A
Berlis
D003479:Curriculum / Q000592:standards*; D005858:Germany; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D015641:Radiography, Interventional / Q000592:standards*; D015642:Radiology, Interventional / Q000193:education* / Q000592:standards*