DIAGNOSTICS
Transformative Radiology
Roadmap to the future Academic medicine is founded on the tripartite principles of clinical care, education, and research. Radiology—the study of medical images—exemplifies the “bench-to-bedside” translation crucial for advancement in the field. In this article, we summarise foundational concepts, drivers, and implications for the future of health care. Mai-Lan Ho, Physician-Scientist
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cademic health centres follow the tripartite mission of advancing clinical care, education, and research. Academic physicians have the opportunity to pursue focused excellence in clinical and translational research, medical education, safety and quality, global health, health care informatics, and public advocacy. (Figure 1) A key step in information flow involves the conduction of research ideas into practice, moving scientific concepts from “bench-to-bedside.” Using the RDI (research-developmentinnovation) model, fundamental knowledge discovery is utilised to improve processes and advance patient care. This process requires continual communication and feedback among basic scientists, engineers, and physicians. (Figure 2) In radiology, stepwise development and implementation of novel technologies is an important aspect of evidence-based care. Continual innovation pressures and the advent
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Academic Medicine EDUCATION
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Training next generation of physicians
Translating new scientific discoveries
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