Radiology Interest Groups: A Recipe for Success.

Jessica L Dobson, Andrew Fenwick, Victoria Linehan, Angus Hartery
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Abstract

Objectives: Radiology Interest Groups (RIGs) are valuable for medical students and the radiology profession. The purpose of this study is to identify key components of a successful RIG and to discuss how to optimize available resources to increase student engagement in radiology.

Methods: Anonymous feedback forms (n = 478) completed by preclinical medical students attending 20 RIG events between September 2016 and May 2019 were analyzed. A five-point Likert-type scale was used to determine event effectiveness, and important themes reflecting student perspectives were identified using thematic analysis of freeform comments.

Results: Based on Likert feedback, 75% to 78% of students had a positive experience of RIG events and believed sessions were relevant to their studies. 31% to 42% of students believed these events increased their interest or insight into radiology and influenced their career choice. Four representative themes were identified by qualitative analysis of written feedback: engagement, professional development, mentorship, and suggestions for improvement. These themes provided insight into student perspectives of our RIG, and, along with experience from the RIG organizers, the authors present elements perceived to have contributed to these positive results.

Conclusion: Thematic analysis of feedback reveals that students consider interactive events, contribution to professional development, and the opportunity for mentorship valuable elements of a RIG. From the perspective of the organizing committee, we embody these aspects through careful planning, innovative events, and consistent debriefing. In this way, our RIG promotes the future of the radiology profession and serves as a practical model for other similar organizations.

放射学兴趣小组:成功的秘诀。
目的:放射学兴趣小组(rig)对医学生和放射专业有重要意义。本研究的目的是确定成功的RIG的关键组成部分,并讨论如何优化可用资源以提高学生对放射学的参与度。方法:对2016年9月至2019年5月期间参加20次RIG活动的临床前医学生填写的匿名反馈表格(n = 478)进行分析。李克特五分量表用于确定事件的有效性,并通过对自由形式评论的主题分析确定反映学生观点的重要主题。结果:根据李克特反馈,75%到78%的学生对RIG活动有积极的体验,并认为会议与他们的学习有关。31%至42%的学生认为这些活动增加了他们对放射学的兴趣或洞察力,并影响了他们的职业选择。通过对书面反馈的定性分析,确定了四个代表性主题:参与、专业发展、指导和改进建议。这些主题提供了对我们RIG的学生视角的洞察,并且,随着RIG组织者的经验,作者提出了被认为对这些积极结果做出贡献的元素。结论:对反馈的专题分析表明,学生认为互动活动、对专业发展的贡献以及获得指导的机会是RIG的重要元素。从组委会的角度来看,我们通过精心的策划、创新的活动和一致的汇报来体现这些方面。通过这种方式,我们的RIG促进了放射专业的未来,并为其他类似组织提供了实践模型。
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