Psychological safety as a new ACGME requirement: a comprehensive all-in-one guide to radiology residency programs.
Mohamed I, Hom GL, Jiang S, et al. Psychological safety as a new ACGME requirement: a comprehensive all-in-one guide to radiology residency programs. Acad Radiol. 2023;30(12):3137-3146. doi:10.1016/j.acra.2023.08.032.
Psychological safety is an important principle in identifying problems and improving patient outcomes. This narrative review highlights five best practices to foster psychological safety in radiology residencies – (1) establish clear goals and educational strategies, (2) build a formal mentoring program, (3) assess psychological safety, (4) advocate for radiologists as educators, and (5) support non-radiology staff. Although the review focuses on radiology residency programs, these strategies can be adapted to any residency program.