Abstract
Purpose Scope and clinical importance of interventional radiology markedly evolved over the
last decades. Consequently it was acknowledged as independent subspecialty by the
„European Union of Medical Specialists“ (UEMS). Based on radiological imaging techniques
Interventional Radiology is an integral part of Radiology.
Materials und Methods In 2009 the German Society for Interventional Radiology and minimally-invasive therapy
(DeGIR) developed a structured training in Interventional Radiology. In cooperation
with the German Society of Neuroradiology (DGNR) this training was extended to also
cover Interventional Neuroradiology in 2012. Tailored for this training in Interventional
Radiology a structured curriculum was developed, covering the scope of this modular
training.
Results The curriculum is based on the DeGIR/DGNR modular training concept in Interventional
Radiology. There is also an European Curriculum and Syllabus for Interventional Radiology
developed by the “Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe”
(CIRSE). The presented curriculum in Interventional Radiology is designed to provide
a uniform base for the training in Interventional Radiology in Germany, based on the
competencies obtained during residency.
Conclusion This curriculum can be used as a basis for training in Interventional Radiology by
all training sites.
Key Points:
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Interventional Radiology is an integral part of clinical radiology
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The German Society for Interventional Radiology and minimally-invasive
therapy (DeGIR) developed a curriculum in Interventional Radiology
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This curriculum is an integrative basis for the training in interventional
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Key words
education - interventional radiology - curriculum
Key words
education - interventional radiology - curriculum
