[Ultrasound training in the professional development of radiological specialists : Concepts and challenges].

[Ultrasound training in the professional development of radiological specialists : Concepts and challenges]. Radiologe. 2017 Sep 27;: Authors: Weber MA, Delorme S Abstract ISSUE: Ultrasound is an integral part of imaging diagnostics but, unlike CT or MRI, requires the physician to have advanced technical skills for the implementation and documentation of studies. CURRENT SITUATION: Owing to poor remuneration and the large effort required, ultrasound is not a priority at many institutions, and compared to CT, MRI or interventions, little reward is given to those committed to ultrasound. Intense practical teaching is rarely given. As a result, residents have to teach themselves or gain experience during rotations outside radiology. In some cases, they are not educated at all. Only rarely do residents in radiology participate in certified ultrasound courses, compared to other clinical disciplines. ONGOING DEVELOPMENTS: (1) Standardized ultrasound curricula accompanying resident training, training focused on contrast-enhanced ultrasound, ultrasound-guided interventions, vascular ultrasound, and typical radiological applications of ultrasound like image fusion for biopsies or therapeutic interventions; (2) interdisciplinary ultrasound centers; (3) fostering of ultrasound education by the German Radiological Society (DRG) through intensive courses during the annual meeting. ACHIEVEMENTS: The above measures will help to inc...
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