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COVID-19 , Education, Medical, Undergraduate , Radiology , Students, Medical , Humans , Triage , Radiology/education , CurriculumABSTRACT
The fifth Association of University Radiologists (AUR) Academic Radiology and Leaders Roundtable took place the day after the conclusion of the AUR annual meeting in May 2021 and involved leaders in academic radiology departments across the United States, and industry from companies who provide quintessential services to radiology departments. The open-ended discussion identified the key challenges facing the practice and business of radiology as we jointly move forward after the COVID-19 pandemic. Particular attention was paid to the identification of viable solutions that radiology departments should embrace to sustain clinical productivity, innovation, and well-being, and the ways that industry could contribute significantly to that endeavor.
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COVID-19 , Radiology , Humans , Pandemics , Radiologists , Radiology/education , SARS-CoV-2 , United States , UniversitiesABSTRACT
Social distancing concerns arising from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic have led to the emergence of virtual readouts in radiology training programs. Given the myriad benefits of virtual readouts, radiology departments should continue using virtual readouts in at least a hybrid format, even after social distancing restrictions become relaxed. This article highlights the challenges and opportunities associated with virtual readouts and provides guidance and strategies for their long-term implementation by training programs.