Medical Students' and Family Physicians' Attitudes and Perceptions Toward Radiology Learning in the Second Life Virtual World

The combination of synchronous sessions and asynchronous tasks to learn radiographic interpretation in Second Life was well received by undergraduate and postgraduate attendees, who had positive opinions and attitudes; the virtual sessions and tasks minimized the costs of travel for learners and teachers, making their use financially effective. Participants perceived Second Life as an interesting and useful online tool for complementary undergraduate radiology learning and postgraduate continuing medical education.