Table 4.

Proposed strategies to improve medical student perceptions of radiology.

Develop innovative approaches to increase exposure during the first year of medical school, such as during anatomy lab or via point of care ultrasound sessions

Demonstrate the breadth of radiology practice, including direct patient care, via departmental websites and rotations on more patient centric subspecialties such as breast, pediatric, and interventional radiology

Directly address false stereotypes in conferences and informal discussions

Provide teaching and educational resources, such as from the Radiological Society of North America, regarding the role of AI in radiology

Organize sessions for medical students to learn about radiology residency selection processes and training programs

Facilitate mentorship programs to encourage research and provide a source for letters of recommendation

Showcase the work-life balance of a career in radiology

Provide direct radiology contacts to fill in the gap left by an absence of radiology in the cultural media footprint