Source:Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology
Author(s): Preya Shah, Mike Sheng, David A. Mankoff, Scott O. Trerotola, Maya Galperin-Aizenberg, Sharyn I. Katz, Eduardo J.M. Barbosa, Arun C. Nachiappan
Rationale and ObjectivesTo promote opportunities for medical students to gain early exposure to radiology and research, our institution has initiated programs which fund summer radiology research projects for rising second-year medical students. This study assesses the impact of these faculty-mentored summer research experiences on medical student perceptions of radiology and research, in terms of both knowledge and interest.Materials and MethodsA voluntary, anonymous survey was administered to students both before and after the summer research period. Both the pre-survey and post-survey included 7-point Likert-scale questions (1=strongly disagree; 7=strongly agree) to evaluate students' perceptions about research and students' perceptions about radiology as a specialty. Faculty mentors were sent an analogous post-summer survey that included an evaluation of their student's research skills.ResultsThe surveys were completed by 9/11 students and 10/11 mentors. Students' perceived knowledge of radiology as a specialty improved (p=0.02) between the pre-survey and post-survey. Similarly, there was an increase in students' perceived knowledge of research skills (p=0.02) between the pre-survey and post-survey, with student ratings of research skills consistent with those of mentors. High student interest in both radiology and research was maintained over the course of the program.ConclusionOur pilot study suggests that summer research experiences can improve knowledge of radiology and research among medical students. Continued evaluation of this annual program will allow us to enhance the benefit to medical students and bolster interest in academic radiology.
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