RadDiscord’s Big Bang: Perspectives and Impact of Creation of a Successful Radiology Education Community

• DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2023.12.010
• Publication Date: 2023-12-29T12:29:12Z
• Authors: Grace G. Zhu; Alexander Y. Xie; Fatima Elahi; Cameron Overfield; Jordan Mackner; Amit Chakraborty; Richard H. Wiggins

The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges in radiology education. RadDiscord, a digital, open-access radiology educational platform now with over 4100 members internationally, emerged as a COVID-era innovation that has transformed radiology education, broken down institutional silos, and equalized access to high-quality education. This special report will discuss the origin of RadDiscord, overcoming early barriers, building an organization and community, innovation and impact, and the future of radiological education. This may offer helpful perspectives to trainees and educators who are interested in innovating in the realm of radiology education.