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Training improves medical student performance in image interpretation

¹ School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Addenbrooke's NHS Trust, Cambridge CB2 2QQ, ² The Centre for Applied Medical Statistics, University Forvie Site, Robinson Way, Cambridge CB2 2SR and ³ Department of Radiology, University of Cambridge, Box 219, Addenbrooke's NHS Trust, Cambridge CB2 2QQ, UK

View larger version (91K): [in a new window]   Figure 1. An example of a typical question. History: 50-year-old patient who presents with a painless lump in the neck. A. What is this procedure? (1 mark) B. What is the structure marked by a cross? (1 mark) C. What is the abnormality? (1 mark) D. Name one possible cause. (1 mark) E. Name another site affected by this process? (1 mark).

View larger version (45K): [in a new window]   Figure 2. The distribution curve showing the median scores for each question (n=50) in order of increasing performance before and after training.