Tests, Quizzes, and Self-Assessments: How to Construct a High-Quality Examination

Gijp, Anouk van der; Ravesloot, Cécile J.; Cate, Olle ten; Schaik, J. P. J. Van; Webb, Emily M.; Naeger, David M.

doi:10.2214/ajr.15.15944

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“…Finally, high-quality, authentic assessment of radiological interpretation skills is critical [31]. For testing image interpretation, high-level cognitive processes such as application and synthesis [32] can be tested by simulating the task with image questions.…”

Section: Recommendations For An Undergraduate Radiology Curriculummentioning

confidence: 99%

Radiology education: a radiology curriculum for all medical students?

2017

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Diagnostic errors in radiology are frequent and can cause severe patient harm. Despite large performance differences between radiologists and non-radiology physi cians, the latter often interpret medical images because electronic health records make images available throughout the hospital. Some people argue that non-radiologists should not diagnose medical images at all, and that medical school should focus on teaching ordering skills instead of image interpretation skills. We agree that teaching ordering skills is crucial as most physicians will need to order medical images in their professional life. However, we argue that the availability of medical images is so ubiquitous that it is important that non-radiologists are also trained in the basics of medical image interpretation and, additionally in recognizing when radiological consultancy should be sought. In acute situations, basic image interpretations skills can be lifesaving. We plead for a radiology curriculum for all medical students. This should include the interpretation of common abnormalities on chest and skeletal radiographs and a basic distinction of normal from abnormal images. Furthermore, substantial attention should be given to the correct ordering of radiological images. Finally, it is critical that students are trained in deciding when to consult a radiologist.

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Section: Recommendations For An Undergraduate Radiology Curriculummentioning

confidence: 99%