Abstract
ObjectiveTo analyze the perception of the relevance of introducing bilingual (Portuguese-English) musculoskeletal imaging education into radiology and diagnostic imaging residency programs, describing the method used.Materials and MethodsTo evaluate the relevance of incorporating the bilingual study of musculoskeletal imaging into medical residency programs, we administered a questionnaire, consisting of several multiple-choice questions and one subjective question, to 21 radiology residents at a private tertiary hospital. The residents completed the questionnaire voluntarily and anonymously.ResultsIntegrating English teaching into radiology training was considered important by 95.2% of the residents. Approximately 90% of residents believe that the method applied at their institution is suitable for learning.ConclusionThe introduction of the English language into the teaching of musculoskeletal imaging in the radiology residency program was perceived positively by the residents, and the preceptors effectively supported those activities.
Highlights
The need to update and improve medical professionals is constant, due to the daily rate of new medical discoveries.Study conducted at the Radiology Department of Hospital Antônio Prudente, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.1
Since English is the major language in medical sciences[1], the globalization of communication reflects the need to incorporate bilingual into radiology residency programs to enable radiologists to monitor the progress in their speciality, as well as to participate in scientific events and take advantage of other international opportunities[1]
The presentations were organized in a manner that the first presentation of the month was performed by a trained attending in musculoskeletal radiology residency program or by the medical English professor of the institution
Summary
The need to update and improve medical professionals is constant, due to the daily rate of new medical discoveries. Study conducted at the Radiology Department of Hospital Antônio Prudente, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil. 1. MD, PhD, Coordinator of the Musculoskeletal Imaging Sector of Hospital Antônio Prudente, Professor at the Centro Universitário Christus, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil. Since English is the major language in medical sciences[1], the globalization of communication reflects the need to incorporate bilingual (in this case Portuguese-English) into radiology residency programs to enable radiologists to monitor the progress in their speciality, as well as to participate in scientific events and take advantage of other international opportunities[1]. Japan has inserted English into many areas of study, and in 2003 presented guidelines to improve the quality of English instruction for professional training, thereby better preparing their graduates for the labor market[3]
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