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  • OUR MISSION Enter description here.
    The principal goal of the OSUMC Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program is to meet or surpass the requirements of the AOA/AOCR in conjunction with the requirements of the ACGME Radiology Residency Review Committee in training competent, caring osteopathic radiologists who possess the knowledge, skills and competencies necessary to:
    • Pass the three core AOBR exams during residency
    • Pursue a fellowship, enter private practice or begin an academic career.
    • Practice radiology according to the standards set by the AOBR, AOCR/ACR and other
      professional organizations.
    • Participate in life-long learning and quality improvement.
    These goals are accomplished by:
    • Achieving ACGME milestones in radiology residency training.
    • Providing supervised graduated exposure to varied case material.
    • Delivering an educational program that consists of clinical teaching and performance feedback
      that is supplemented with conferences, case discussions, ACR syllabi, journal clubs/articles,
      morbidity and mortality conferences, business and research training.
    • Providing teaching and experiences that enable residents to master the 6 ACGME core
      competencies, meet specialty milestones and gain confidence in image interpretation,
      consultation, and performance of procedures expected of a practicing diagnostic radiologist.
    • Resident participation in scholarly activity through medical student teaching; presentations at departmental and interdisciplinary conferences, regional or national meetings; peer-reviewed
      publications or presentations of original research; and membership in professional & scientific
      societies.
    • Active participation in quality improvement activities.
  • PROGRAM OVERVIEW Enter description here.
    The educational program for the Radiology Residency consists of clinical rotations, our academic curriculum, and scholarly activities. While each of these programs is designed to address a different set of goals, all are under the direction of the Residency Program Director and are orchestrated to accomplish our common mission effectively through an organized set of objectives.


  • ACGME CORE COMPETENCIES Enter description here.
    The RRC for Diagnostic Radiology has developed definitions for the six General Competencies to explain the expectations for each competency area in terms of the teaching and practice of Diagnostic Radiology. The RRC has also listed evaluation modalities (Practice Performance Measurements) that are suitable for each competency area. For each competency, the RRC has indicated by an asterisk(*) those evaluation modalities that programs will be required to implement. For example, for the Patient Care competency, at a minimum programs are expected to utilize global faculty evaluations and case/procedure logs to evaluate resident attainment of the competency. The Practice Performance Measurements that do not have an asterisk are suggested methods of assessment. Programs may use any of these, and the RRC encourages programs to develop their own assessment methods as well.
  • PATIENT CARE
    Competency definition
    Provide patient care through safe, efficient, appropriately utilized, quality-controlled diagnostic and/or interventional radiology techniques and effectively communicate results to the referring physician and/or other appropriate individuals in a timely manner.

    Practice Performance Measurements
    *1. Global faculty evaluation (to include evaluation of knowledge about safety issues such as radiation dose, MRI safety, correct patient- exam-site verification, use of standard abbreviations)
    *2. Case/procedure logs (to be included in the resident learning portfolio)
    3. OSCE (Objective Standardized Clinical Examination) or direct observation of selected procedures and other critical processes (such as obtaining informed consent)
    4. 360 degree evaluations
  • MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE
    Competency definition
    Engage in continuous learning using up to date evidence and apply appropriate state of the art diagnostic and/or interventional radiology techniques to meet the imaging needs of patients, referring physicians and the health care system.

    Practice Performance Measurements
    *1. Global faculty evaluation (which includes the 6 competencies)
    *2. Yearly objective test (e.g., mock oral boards, ACR in-service test, ABR written examination)
    3. Resident learning portfolio (including documentation of conferences attended, courses attended, self-assessment modules completed, etc.)
    4. Journal club to evaluate skills in accessing, interpreting and applying best evidence in the radiology literature to patient care.
  • PRACTICE BASED LEARNING AND IMPROVEMENT
    Competency definition
    Participation in evaluation of one's personal practice utilizing scientific evidence, "best practices" and self-assessment programs in order to optimize patient care through lifelong learning.

    Practice Performance Measurements
    *1. Global faculty evaluation
    *2. Resident learning portfolio (to include utilization of self-assessment modules)
    3. Documentation of participation in departmental QI/QA and regulatory activities
  • INTERPERSONAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS
    Competency definition
    Communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, referring physicians and other members of the health care team concerning imaging appropriateness, informed consent, safety issues and results of imaging tests or procedures.

    Practice Performance Measurements
    *1. Global faculty evaluation
    *2. 360 degree evaluations
    *3. Evaluation of quality of reports
    4. OSCE or direct observation of communication issues (e.g., informed consent, speaking with patients about adverse events or outcomes of imaging tests, consultation with referring clinicians)
  • PROFESSIONALISM
    Competency definition
    Commit to high standards of professional conduct, demonstrating altruism, compassion, honesty and integrity. Follow principles of ethics and confidentiality and consider religious, ethnic, gender, educational and other differences in interacting with patients and other members of the health care team.

    Practice Performance Measurements
    *1. Global faculty evaluation
    *2. 360 degree evaluations
    3. Verify status of medical license, if appropriate 4. Documentation of compliance with institutional and departmental policies (e.g., conference attendance, HIPPA, JCAHO, dress code)

  • SYSTEM-BASED PRACTICE
    Competency definition
    Understand how the components of the local and national healthcare system function interdependently and how changes to improve the system involve group and individual efforts. Optimize coordination of patient care both within one's own practice and within the healthcare system. Consult with other healthcare professionals, and educate healthcare consumers, regarding the most appropriate utilization of imaging resources

    Practice Performance Measurements
    *1. Global faculty evaluation
    *2. Documentation of resident participation in analysis of systems-based problem
    *3. Resident learning portfolio (to include documentation of active participation in multi-disciplinary conferences)