Findings from Each Mission
What each mission determined
Four visits that converted broad needs into a shared, practical program agenda
2016 – Mohamed V Medical School, Rabat
Needs assessment and partnership groundwork
Meetings with medical-school leaders, professional societies, and public and private radiologists identified education as the central need. Priorities included teaching modules, remote learning and evaluation, academic exchange, improved workstations and image-management systems, and support for mobile outreach.
2017 – Emergency observation unit, Rabat
Residency and emergency radiology review
The second visit characterized the four-year residency structure, limited educator capacity, absence of subspecialty fellowships, and variable trainee support. Emergency radiology resources were reviewed. Existing disaster plans were found to be largely unfamiliar and untested, leading to planning for formal systems and radiation-safety assessments.
2018 – Moroccan and visiting teaching team, 2018
Teaching visit and program refinement
Lectures, workshops, department visits, and resident discussions confirmed demand for more interactive, bilingual, case-based education and additional procedural training. The visit also highlighted insufficient academic faculty, differences between public and private technology, and the need to assess mobile radiology services.
2019 – Hands-on ultrasound-guided procedure workshop, 2019
Comprehensive readiness assessment and outreach
A larger multidisciplinary team evaluated workflow, picture archiving and communication systems, interventional radiology, medical physics, radiation safety, quality improvement, and outreach. Findings included incomplete systems integration, limited workstations, inconsistent exposure documentation and quality assurance, strong interest in ultrasound-guided procedures, and the value of mobile imaging.