RADIOLOGY TRAINING

Some people feel uneasy when a radiology scan is done by someone of the other gender. This discomfort can lead patients to skip or delay important tests. The issue isn’t just about personal preference—it ties into cultural norms, past experiences, and even how much trust someone has in healthcare.

Ireland has seen a sharp rise in the need for interventional radiologists, yet there is no nationwide study of how trainees feel about their training. A recent survey looked at what students in this specialty think and where they see room for improvement. The results show that while many trainees ar