Electronic Platform-based Education for Radiology Residents: Results of a Two-Year Survey

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Abstract Background Electronic platform-based resident education is increasing. The aim of this study was to identify the most reliable predictor variables related to the usage of electronic platform-based educational material for radiology residents which can predict a successful final year multiple choice test. Methods A two year survey was conducted based on the records of an electronic platform-based educational material for radiology residents. Radiology resident education was based on the educational content of two educational electronic platform databases. A pool of questions were addressed by each resident after reading the content of each electronic section related to a specific topic. A per-resident analysis was performed between the number of per-topic addressed questions and number of electronic platform content access, in terms of login access number, during the academic year (predictor variables) and final percentage of correct answers on final year electronic test (outcome variable). Statistical significance (p < 0.05) was determined using correlation analysis. Results Total login times (OR, 3; 95% CI, 2.2 -4), login frequency per month (OR, 4; 95% CI, 3.1–5.3), the number of per-topic addressed questions (OR, 3; 95% CI, 2.2 -4), and the number of topic-verified correct answers to multiple choice test (OR, 30.5; 95% CI, 12.8–80.9) all showed a statistically significant correlation with final percentage of correct answers on final year electronic test. Conclusion The number of correct answers to multiple choice test was related to the number and frequency of login access number, the number of per-topic addressed questions and the number of topic-verified correct answers to multiple choice test. The electronic-based educational material contributes significantly to a successful radiology residency program.