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Published in: Pediatric Radiology 8/2019

Open Access 01-07-2019 | Pediatric Radiology | Review

Spaced radiology: encouraging durable memory using spaced testing in pediatric radiology

Authors: Cara E. Morin, Jason M. Hostetter, Jean Jeudy, Wendy G. Kim, Jennifer A. McCabe, Arnold C. Merrow, Alan M. Ropp, Narendra S. Shet, Amreet S. Sidhu, Jane S. Kim

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 8/2019

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Abstract

Applied memory research in the field of cognitive and educational psychology has generated a large body of data to support the use of spacing and testing to promote long-term or durable memory. Despite the consensus of this scientific community, most learners, including radiology residents, do not utilize these tools for learning new information. We present a discussion of these parallel and synergistic learning techniques and their incorporation into a software platform, called Spaced Radiology, which we created for teaching radiology residents. Specifically, this software uses these evidence-based strategies to teach pediatric radiology through a flashcard deck system.
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Metadata
Title
Spaced radiology: encouraging durable memory using spaced testing in pediatric radiology
Authors
Cara E. Morin
Jason M. Hostetter
Jean Jeudy
Wendy G. Kim
Jennifer A. McCabe
Arnold C. Merrow
Alan M. Ropp
Narendra S. Shet
Amreet S. Sidhu
Jane S. Kim
Publication date
01-07-2019
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Pediatric Radiology / Issue 8/2019
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-019-04415-3

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