3 research outputs found
Learning Radiology in an Integrated Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Curriculum
Background: The Faculty of Medicine (FoM) has been training health
professions in Uganda since 1924. Five years ago, it decided to change
the undergraduate curriculum from traditional to Problem Based Learning
(PBL) and adopted the SPICES model. Radiology was integrated into the
different courses throughout the 5 year program. The objective was to
improve the implementation of the integration of Radiology in the
integrated PBL curriculum. Methods: This was a cross sectional
descriptive study of radiologists and medical students using interviews
and semi-structured questionnaires respectively. Results:
Radiologists′ and students′ perceptions and opinions on
Radiology training were gathered. A Radiology training rationale was
developed. Learning outcomes for Radiology were defined and learning
formats were chosen. Learning materials were identified and strategies
to improve the implementation were formulated. Conclusions: This work
has culminated into changes in Radiology integration in the curriculum
and training at the FOM
Application of Case Report-Writing in the Training of Radiology Post Graduate Students at Makerere University.
Background: Postgraduate medical education is much sought after and has
become an issue of global significance, appeal and dimensions. The
Radiology postgraduate training at Makerere University has been in
existence since 1980. As part of their training students are required
to write up 30 cases with the help of their lecturers. Methods: We set
out to evaluate the role of case report writing in the training of
Radiology postgraduate students. A document analysis of 22 case report
sets was done. Questionnaires with closed and open ended questions were
administered to the 10 Radiologists and 6 students to get their
opinions and ideas on the process and how it could be improved. The
quantitative data was analyzed by a statistician and focused on the
closed-ended statements. The qualitative data was analyzed by the
authors with the help of a qualitative expert. Results: The
radiologists and students agreed that case report writing helped
students acquire a wide range of competences. They also agreed that it
is a reliable and valid method of assessment and has a positive impact
on learning. The respondents identified problems that were encountered
in the process. They have problems identifying cases that are fully
worked up and also their work was made challenging because of poor
technology, limited access to references and high cost of producing the
cases. The cases exposed the students to a wide range of cases and
investigations in radiology and helped them integrate Clinical Medicine
and Radiology. Conclusion: Case report writing is a good way of
training and assessing post graduate students. It is motivational and
also helps them acquire a wide range of competences specifically
ability to write scientific articles