Case Study: Amsterdam UMC improves radiology education with SURF's open and online Education Clinic

Students get answers via YouTube to what they never dared to ask

The Amsterdam UMC identified a significant educational challenge where medical students and co-assistants lacked teaching and guidance in radiology, a crucial diagnostic skill. This knowledge gap left them feeling unsure and reluctant to ask questions in clinical settings. To address this, they partnered with SURF to develop a solution using its services for the open and online education incentive scheme.

SURF helped Amsterdam UMC create the Radiology Education Clinic, a platform where students submit questions anonymously. Radiologists then answer them during interactive, live-streamed YouTube sessions, creating a safe and accessible learning environment. This SURF-supported solution has achieved substantial reach, with the YouTube channel garnering over 700 subscribers and 11,000 views, successfully improving radiological knowledge for students and healthcare professionals.

Amsterdam UMC

Frank Smithuis

Radiologist