What kind of assessments and examinations can I expect in residency?
Residents undergo regular formative assessments throughout their residency to ensure continuous learning and skill development. These assessments include the Mini-Clinical Evaluation Exercise (Mini-CEX) and Direct Observation of Procedural Skills (DOPS). The Mini-CEX involves residents performing specific clinical tasks, such as protocoling and reporting radiology studies, or chairing a multidisciplinary team meeting, under direct observation by a supervisor, who then provides feedback on their performance. DOPS focuses on procedural skills, where residents are observed performing procedures to assess their competence and technique. Both types of assessments aim to identify areas of strength and areas needing improvement, helping residents refine their clinical and procedural skills over time, and also help to assign entrustment levels for entrustable professional activities (EPAs).
All residents must take the National Plain Film examination approximately six months after starting R1. Additionally, passing the FRCR examinations is crucial for advancing in the residency program. Progression to R3 requires passing the FRCR Part 1 examinations, while progression to R4 and R5 necessitates passing the Final FRCR 2A and FRCR 2B, respectively.
What EPAs are there in Radiology Residency?
Radiology has 7 EPAs:
EPA1: Reporting of Radiographs (X-rays)
EPA2: Performing Basic Image-guided Interventional procedures
EPA3: Protocoling and reporting MRI scans
EPA4: Protocoling and reporting CT scans
EPA5: Performing and reporting US studies
EPA6: Performing Fluoroscopy Procedures
EPA7: Reporting of Mammogram and Breast Ultrasound scans
Residents will need to attain entrustment level 5 (able to supervise others) for EPA1 and level 4 (remote supervision) for the other EPAs by the end of residency.
Is there a scholarly activity component which is required for the successful completion of Residency?
From the AY24 intake onwards, all residents will be required to complete a 3-part scholarly activity by the end of residency. The 3-part scholarly activity consists of the following:
- Completion of an educational module on research methods
- Completion of 4 Critically Appraised Topics (CATs)
- Completion of a research proposal
How do I increase my chances of being accepted into the NHG Residency Programme?
Interested applicants should establish email contact with the Programme Director, telling the director of his/her interest. This email should contain a CV with a passport-sized photograph. MOPEX rotations in a radiology department is recommended, but not a compulsory requirement for entry into the programme. Our programme highly values clinical experience in ED, General Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Urology, and General Medicine.
What are the programme's selection criteria for residency application?
Am I eligible for the programme and how do I apply?
For general queries on residency application and eligibility, please refer to this page for more information.