Impact of COVID-19 on radiology education in Europe: a survey by the ESR Radiology Trainees Forum (RTF).

ABSTRACT:

Background

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected radiology services around the globe. The impact of the crisis on radiology education in Europe has yet to be determined, in order to identify measures to achieve optimal training of radiologists during pandemics. The aim of this survey was to evaluate the impact of the pandemic on young radiologist members of the European Society of Radiology (ESR).

Methods

A survey consisting of 28 questions was developed and distributed using SurveyMonkey to all ESR European radiologist members in training. The survey sought to collect information on three main themes, 'demographics', 'training level' and 'effects of COVID-19'. The responses were statistically analysed with the use of R programming using descriptive statis

SUBMITTER: European Society of Radiology (ESR) 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8576794 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature