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Global Outreach for U.S. Radiology Training Programs

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Purpose of Review

Utilization of medical imaging is increasing in the developing world, creating new opportunities for U.S. radiology training programs to establish international electives for interested faculty and residents. Though the nature of each initiative will vary, the process of creating a global outreach elective involves core elements.

Recent Findings

Development of a sustainable and impactful global elective requires forethought and planning, including abiding by regulations from governing bodies and preparation for practicing in a culturally different and often resource-limited environment.

Summary

This article will provide a summary of requirements for creating and sustaining a global outreach elective and provide ideas and resources for overcoming common roadblocks.

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  1. Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, The Medical University of South Carolina, 96 Jonathan Lucas Street, MSC 323, CSB Suite 210, Charleston, SC, 29425, USA

    Seth T. Stalcup, Meryle J. Eklund & Pal S. Suranyi

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Stalcup, S.T., Eklund, M.J. & Suranyi, P.S. Global Outreach for U.S. Radiology Training Programs. Curr Radiol Rep 7, 20 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40134-019-0332-x

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