*Learning Objectives:
To create a portal-based radiology elective for 4th year medical students utilizing free, widely accessible online resources from major subspecialty organizations; To randomly assign the novel curriculum to 30 fourth-year medical students enrolled for a 4-week radiology elective; To assess the student’s perceptions of educational value and effectiveness of the curriculum after course completion via a short questionnaire.

*Content Description:
Rad9001 is a four week elective course titled “Diagnostic Radiology: Radiology on the Interview Trail.” The entirely portal-based elective (via Canvas Learning Management System) provides medical students a basic overview of modern medical imaging by addressing a variety of high-priority relevant clinical conditions. While initially drafted as a hybrid curriculum combining in-person reading room exposure with online supplemental materials, the COVID-19 pandemic offered the opportunity to test an entirely portal-based curriculum. Students are empowered with extensive evidence-based accredited resources from subspecialty radiologic organizations (AUR, AMSER, ACR, STR, SIR, CT is Us, SSR, etc) and educated on the appropriateness of imaging in different clinical scenarios. The curriculum includes both required and supplemental learning material. To assess the student's understanding and mastery of course material, a variety of assessment methods were formulated including weekly quizzes, creation of board-style questions, a visual presentation on a subject area of their choice with inclusion of ACR Appropriateness Criteria, and an optional case report submission with allocated resources/mentorship. The goal of the diversity in testing material was to promote creativity and critical thinking. At the end of the four week course, medical students were asked to evaluate the curriculum via a short questionnaire.

Judith Korek Amorosa MD

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