With the rapid development of all science and technology, new technologies are being used more and more widely in the medical field, bringing convenient diagnosis and treatment methods to medical staff and patients. The application of new technologies in the field of thyroid surgery is also rich, such as intraoperative neuromonitoring, parathyroid positive/negative imaging technique, laparoscopic and robot-assisted surgery technology, molecular and genomic diagnosis technology, artificial intelligence-assisted diagnosis technology, etc. The application of new technologies in the field of thyroid surgery is already a trend. While applying high-tech technologies, we need to have a deep understanding of the limitations of the technology itself. Some limitations must be strictly avoided, especially the early application of new technologies. We must view it dialectically and compare and combine it with traditional technical means to make clinical decisions and provide patients with the best, precise and individualized diagnosis and treatment. At the same time, as clinicians, we must have a deep understanding of the underlying logic of the advancement and development of new technologies themselves, and while deepening our professional fields, we must continuously improve our ability to apply them across disciplines in a comprehensive manner to adapt to and promote technological innovation and improvement and ultimately achieve the core goal of optimal personalized diagnosis and treatment.
Objective To investigate the improvement of professional and research abilities of medical imaging technology trainees after completing their training, and to provide reference for a clinical and research-oriented training model. Methods Medical imaging technology trainees who pursuedfurther training in the Department of Radiology at West China Hospital of Sichuan University between March 2020 and February 2024 were enrolled. Data were collected through targeted questionnaires, covering personal information, training process, and post-training outcomes upon returning to their home institutions. Results A total of 150 questionnaires were distributed, and 128 were returned. The survey results showed that trainees who successfully implemented new technologies were more likely to have held administrative positions prior to training compared to those who did not (34.7% vs. 15.1%; P=0.023). Trainees who trained for 6 months were more likely to participate in publications compared to those who trained for 3 months [odds ratio=4.77, 95% confidence interval (1.27, 17.96), P=0.021]. Conclusion The clinical and research training system enables imaging technologists to better implement new technologies and improve research abilities upon returning to their home institutions.
