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World J Radiol. May 28, 2016; 8(5): 506-512
Published online May 28, 2016. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v8.i5.506
Published online May 28, 2016. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v8.i5.506
Credentialing in radiology: Current practice and future challenges
Adam Youssef, Paul McCoubrie, Department of Radiology, Southmead Hospital, Bristol BS10 5NB, United Kingdom
Author contributions: Youssef A and McCoubrie P contributed equally to the conception and design of the paper, literature review and analysis; Youssef A wrote the paper; McCoubrie P performed critical revision and editing.
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Correspondence to: Adam Youssef, BMBS, Radiology Registrar, Department of Radiology, Southmead Hospital, Southmead Road, Bristol BS10 5NB, United Kingdom. adamy@doctors.org.uk
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Received: October 29, 2015
Peer-review started: November 4, 2015
First decision: November 30, 2015
Revised: January 12, 2016
Accepted: March 7, 2016
Article in press: March 9, 2016
Published online: May 28, 2016
Peer-review started: November 4, 2015
First decision: November 30, 2015
Revised: January 12, 2016
Accepted: March 7, 2016
Article in press: March 9, 2016
Published online: May 28, 2016
Core Tip
Core tip: The increasing complexity of modern radiology provides a challenge for training. Future radiologists need an adequate training and expertise in conventional practice and new techniques. Credentialing describes a process that has been used as one of the ways to ensure a doctor’s competence in specific areas. With the rapid change within radiology, should credentialing become a larger part of the process? This paper discusses the global credentialing movement and how this may impact on future radiology training, using the United Kingdom as its case example.