Exploring the expansive dimensions of education

Excerpt

What comes to mind when you hear the word education? Lectures? PowerPoint slides? Metrics? Competencies? Perhaps, for some, it is all these things, but for others it may be something different. In a specialty where much of the learning takes place at the point-of-care, it is surprising that radiology has been slow to reach across the aisle to glean from education experts whose definition of education is much more expansive and exciting. As pediatric radiologists, we are some of the most dedicated teachers in radiology. It is time for us to partner with education leaders to create a new flagship for radiology education that dedicates space in our lead journal for focus pieces on an expansive definition of education. We will address, among other topics: mentors who know how to engender engagement, teaching to mastery, how and when to use technology to have a positive impact on teaching, and case studies in impactful education research. The following is a preview of upcoming content in the new education focus of Pediatric Radiology. …