Carol Geer, MD
Carol P. Geer, MD, Professor of Radiology and Program Director, Diagnostic Radiology Residency at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, contributed this piece.
As a Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program Director, it is important to ensure that residents not only excel in clinical skills but also understand the broader context of radiology healthcare economics. To this end, we are responsible for ensuring that our residents receive education and have opportunity to progress through the levels of the ACGME’s Physician Role in Health Care Systems subcompetency, a part of the systems-based practice competency. This is vital for preparing residents to function effectively in practice.
Providing education for this ACGME milestone can be a challenge for some residency programs. Here are the top five reasons why I chose to incorporate the RLI Resident Milestones program into Wake Forest’s curriculum:
The field of radiology is influenced not only by advancements in technology and diagnostic techniques but also by ongoing changes in healthcare policies and reimbursement structures, all of which impact our ability to provide high-quality, equitable care for our patients. The RLI Resident Milestones Program helps residents deepen their knowledge of a rapidly changing radiology healthcare landscape – I can’t recommend it enough!
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