Core and Advanced Thoracic Imaging Curricula to Guide Residency and Fellowship Training: A Framework From the Canadian Society of Thoracic Radiology

Abstract

Rationale: A well-defined curriculum with goals and objectives is an inherent part of every radiology training program.

Materials and methods: Following a needs assessment, the Canadian Society of Thoracic Radiology Education Committee developed a thoracic imaging curriculum using a mixed- method approach, complimentary to the cardiac curriculum published as a separate document.

Results: The Thoracic Imaging Curriculum consists of two separate yet complimentary parts: a Core Curriculum, aimed at residents in-training, with the main goal of building a strong foundational knowledge, and an Advanced Curriculum, designed to build upon the core knowledge and guide a more in-depth subspecialty training.

Conclusion: The curricular frameworks aim to enhance the educational experience of residents and fellows and provide an educational framework for clinical supervisors and residency and fellowship program directors.

Summary statement: The Canadian Society of Thoracic Radiology championed the creation of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Imaging curricula encompassing clinical knowledge and technical, communication, and decision-making skills with the goal of providing direction to a strong foundational knowledge for residents and to guide specialty training for fellowship programs.

Keywords: Cardiovascular imaging; Curriculum; Curriculum development; Fellowship training; Residency training; Thoracic imaging.