Constructing an experiential education model in undergraduate radiology education by the utilization of the picture archiving and communication system (PACS).

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Medical education in China is in a transitional period, from passive learning models to experiential education. We modified an experiential education method for radiology education. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of this method on undergraduate radiology education. METHOD:With the help of the picture archiving and communication system (PACS) and RadiAnt DICOM Viewer, we modified an experiential education method that simulates similar working conditions for undergraduate medical students to formulate radiology diagnosis similar to clinical radiologists. A total of 101 students were allocated into either the experiential education group or the control group. The final examination scores and a 5-point Likert scale self-assessment questionnaire of radiologic skills

SUBMITTER: Chen Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6805614 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature