Interventional Spine

Eric, M, Spickler, MD
Suresh, C, Patell, MD, Non ASSR Member

Paper/Non-Mentor

Purpose

The ACGME and the radiology RRC require feedback mechanisms for trainees, both resident and fellow, which conform to the core competencies. We have created a series of multisource feedback forms and processes used during and after spine interventions which fullfill those requirements, and will describe them with this presentation.

Methods & Materials

We recognized the potential for using our busy spine intervention service as an effective clinical source for allowing trainee feedback from a variety of sources. Using the six core competencies as a basis, four feedback forms, including staff, allied professional (nurse/technologist), peer, and patient forms were created.

Results

For over a year, more than thirty trainees have been required to have five examples of each of the four forms completed and placed into their learning portfolios. This has created a rich data base for review of performance and self improvement through regular meetings with their program director.

Conclusion

Spine interventions bring many people into contact with trainees and are an ideal setting for providing multisource feedback. Our strategy has been very successful and gives excellent proof of evolving competency.

References/Financial Disclosures

acgme.org/rrc.diagnosticradiology