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SCRAPS: Introducing a Student-Centered Resident-Administered PACS Simulator for Medical Student Radiology Education. Acad Radiol 2025 Jan;32(1):570-576

Date

09/18/2024

Pubmed ID

39289096

DOI

10.1016/j.acra.2024.09.014

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-85203967706 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)

Abstract

RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES: Traditional medical student radiology experiences often lack interactivity and fail to replicate the clinical experience of being a radiologist. This study introduces SCRAPS, a novel simulation-based paradigm designed to improve the medical student experience and provide an active learning opportunity as part of their radiology rotation.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: SCRAPS utilizes a consumer-grade laptop, common word processing software, a free to use PACS and resident instructors to place students in a simulated reading-room environment. Students interpret pre-selected cases, dictate reports, and discuss findings with resident debriefing. Sessions lasted 60 to 90 min. Feedback was collected from 120 participating students (23 third year and 97 fourth year) via an anonymous survey.

RESULTS: Students rated SCRAPS highly for its unique nature, enjoyability, and for providing insight into the process of performing clinical radiology tasks and endorsed it as valuable to their education.

CONCLUSION: SCRAPS demonstrates promise for medical student education. It aligns with constructivist educational principles and is relatively easy to implement and adapt to new educational challenges.

Author List

Vickery M, Lanser E, Koch KM, Pierce D, Budovec J

Authors

Joseph J. Budovec MD Professor in the Radiology department at Medical College of Wisconsin
Kevin M. Koch PhD Center Director, Professor in the Radiology department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Computer Simulation
Education, Medical, Undergraduate
Humans
Internship and Residency
Problem-Based Learning
Radiology
Radiology Information Systems
Simulation Training
Students, Medical