Attitude towards Radiology & Knowledge Regarding CT and M.R Scans in Medical Students

Abstract

Aims: To assess the attitude towards radiology of undergraduate medical students of DUHS and the level of knowledge of common imaging techniques (CT & MR Scans).

Study Design:  A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study

Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried at Dow University of Health Sciences(DUHS), Karachi from May 2009-October 2009.

Methods & Materials:  The study among 300 medical students of Dow University of Health Sciences(DUHS). Systemic random sampling was carried on pre-tested questionnaires among the batches of students attending clinics. Statistical analysis was done on SPSS version 16.

Results: 97.3% students stated that radiology teaching is not adequate. 93% students stated that radiology should be taught along with basic sciences’ course. 63% and 69% of the participants knew about the indications of CT & MRI respectively.

Conclusion: The perception of the Undergraduate medical students  towards acedemic teaching of radiology during their clinical tenures in medical schools and their knowledge, indication and risk factors regarding CT & MR scans is scares which needs to incorporated in the curriculum but the knowledge regarding skills involved ith them including radiation exposure was 45% & 31% respectively.