Spaced Radiology

Spaced Radiology enhances long-term memory retention in radiology residents by applying spaced repetition and testing-based retrieval practice to pediatric radiology cases.


Key Features:

  • Evidence-Based Learning Techniques: Implements spaced repetition and active recall grounded in applied memory research to improve durable retention.
  • Interactive Flashcard System: Presents pediatric radiology cases and concepts through an interactive flashcard deck to prompt retrieval practice.
  • Customizable Learning Paths: Allows adjustment of review intervals per card to tailor spacing to individual learning needs.

Scientific Applications:

  • Medical Education: Reinforces retention of complex anatomical and pathological knowledge required in radiology residency training.
  • Pediatric Radiology Knowledge Retention: Targets retention of detailed pediatric anatomical and pathological findings to improve recall for pediatric cases.

Methodology:

Spaced repetition scheduling of card review intervals and active-recall retrieval practice delivered via a flashcard deck, with spacing (distributed reviews) and testing (retrieval practice) as the core strategies.

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Details

License:
Unlicense
Maturity:
Mature
Cost:
Free of charge (with restrictions)
Tool Type:
web application
Operating Systems:
Linux, Windows, Mac
Programming Languages:
JavaScript, Ruby
Added:
8/9/2019
Last Updated:
6/16/2020

Operations

Publications

Morin CE, Hostetter JM, Jeudy J, Kim WG, McCabe JA, Merrow AC, Ropp AM, Shet NS, Sidhu AS, Kim JS. Spaced radiology: encouraging durable memory using spaced testing in pediatric radiology. Pediatric Radiology. 2019;49(8):990-999. doi:10.1007/s00247-019-04415-3. PMID:31093725. PMCID:PMC6598954.

Documentation