Breast Imaging Fellowship Consortium: Developing a Comprehensive Virtual Educational Platform for Breast Imaging Fellows

Rifat A. Wahab, Mitva Patel, Carol McLaughlin, Kirti Kulkarni, Bronwyn Nair, Lisa Mullen, Charmi Vijapura

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Abstract

Creating a comprehensive didactic curriculum for breast imaging fellows can be a demanding undertaking, especially considering that most breast practices are understaffed because of the COVID-19 pandemic and amid rising clinical volumes. This leaves little time for didactic education. In this article, we present our approach to creating a collaborative weekly multidisciplinary didactic lecture series involving multiple institutions, using the Society of Breast Imaging's suggested fellowship curriculum as the foundation. We discuss the advantages for both trainees and faculty, including fostering camaraderie, networking, and engagement among breast imaging fellows. Faculty have the opportunity for professional development by leveraging their clinical expertise through selecting didactic topics in their niche. This creates a pathway for speaking faculty to be recognized as regional and national experts.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)203-208
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Breast Imaging
Volume5
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 1 2023

Keywords

  • breast imaging fellow
  • breast imaging fellowship consortium
  • medical education
  • virtual classroom

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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