A New Normal in Radiology Resident Education: Lessons Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Radiology Resident Education: Where Do We Go From Here?

“…As rounds and readouts were initially made virtual, some feared that resident engagement would be significantly reduced. 20 However, as residents and faculty became more accustomed to technology and the virtual format, engagement improved. 2 , 5 A number of virtual learning strategies were also employed including, gamification, 16 digital polling, 5 , 9 , 20 and case-based learning.…”

“… 20 However, as residents and faculty became more accustomed to technology and the virtual format, engagement improved. 2 , 5 A number of virtual learning strategies were also employed including, gamification, 16 digital polling, 5 , 9 , 20 and case-based learning. 6 , 7 , 21 , 22 For the most part, residents prefer the in-person experience for teaching and learning.…”

“… 2 , 7 , 25 Virtual platforms can promote the participation of underrepresented groups in medicine, such as women, persons of color, and residents from developing countries, to network and gain exposure within the field of radiology. 2 , 20 Many residents believed there was an overall increase in national teaching during the pandemic with a general increase in quality as well. 11 However without recordings, it may be difficult for some residents to participate due to clinical workload, time differences, and other commitments.…”

“… 11 However without recordings, it may be difficult for some residents to participate due to clinical workload, time differences, and other commitments. 2 Regional and national conferences were largely hosted virtually, 5 , 6 , 20 , 26 , 27 with some cancellations. 10 , 21 Having conferences held virtually allows international attendees to participate more easily and keeping virtual options for conferences should be considered moving forward.…”

“…The availability and promotion of asynchronous lecture recordings 20 , 28 , and other online resources 5 , 6 has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. While many online radiology resources are available, typically they are very diverse and not compiled in an easy-to-access format.…”