Cultivating Future Radiology Educators: Development and Implementation of a Clinician-Educator Track for Residents

Acad Radiol. 2018 Sep;25(9):1227-1231. doi: 10.1016/j.acra.2018.03.032. Epub 2018 May 3.

Abstract

Effective and dedicated educators are critical to the preservation and advancement of the practice of radiology. The need for innovative and adaptable educators is increasingly being recognized, with several institutions granting academic promotions through clinician-educator tracks. The implementation of resident "clinician-educator tracks" or "teaching tracks" should better prepare residents aspiring to become academic radiologists focused on teaching. In this work, we describe our experience in the development and implementation of a clinician-educator track for diagnostic radiology residents at our institution.

Keywords: Education; educator; path; radiology; resident; teaching; track.

MeSH terms

  • Career Choice
  • Faculty, Medical / supply & distribution*
  • Humans
  • Internship and Residency*
  • Program Development
  • Radiologists / supply & distribution*
  • Radiology / education*
  • Teaching*