Trends in radiological anatomy teaching in the U.K. and Ireland.

Full Abstract

AIM:
To determine the prevalence of radiological anatomy teaching in modern medical curricula.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:
The present paper details a survey carried out amongst 21 medical schools in the U.K. and Ireland to determine the variability of the inclusion of radiological anatomy in their different curricula.

RESULTS:
In all the institutions surveyed teaching of anatomy as revealed by radiological techniques was delivered by anatomy departments. There was considerable variation, however, in the way in which it was delivered, by whom and in the range of radiological material available. Most anatomy departments had links with radiology departments, though the precise arrangements of these also varied.

CONCLUSION:
This study highlights the need for standardization between anatomy departments with regard to the content and level of radiological anatomy taught to ensure that an appropriate basis for clinical undergraduate training is provided.

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Author information

Author/s: Mitchell, B S (BS); Williams, J E (JE);

Affiliation: Department of Anatomy and Developmental Biology, St George's Hospital Medical School, London, UK. bsm1(-atsign-)soton.ac.uk

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Clinical radiology (Clin Radiol), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2002-Dec; vol 57 (issue 12) : pp 1070-2

Dates: Created 2002/12/11; Completed 2003/01/23; Revised 2004/11/17;

PMID: 12475530, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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Comments and Corrections

CommentIn: Clin Radiol. 2003 Jul;58(7):570. (PMID: 12834643)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Anatomy - education
Education, Medical, Undergraduate - standards; trends
Great Britain
Humans

Humans
Ireland
Radiology - education; trends
Teaching - methods; standards; trends

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