Economic Recession From the COVID-19 Pandemic Signals Recruiting Difficulty Ahead for Radiology Residency Programs

Radiology residency program management post-pandemic-peak: looking down the curve and around the bend

“…Recent history has shown that medical student interest in pursuing a radiology residency is elastic and directly correlates with the strength and weakness of the current radiology job market [10]. The uncertain job market coupled with headwinds of canceled or limited medical student rotations in radiology have the potential to dramatically reduce medical student interest in radiology.…”

Challenges faced by women in radiology during the pandemic - A summary of the AAWR Women's Caucus at the ACR 2020 annual meeting

“…While the job market was near optimal for radiologists and radiation oncologists in the pre-pandemic era, the job market after COVID-19 poses a particular challenge for graduating radiologists and radiation oncologists [28]. For those already committed to positions for July 2020 start dates, many have had start dates delayed and/or compensation contracts renegotiated.…”

“…This leaves many graduating residents to consider other options such as fellowship, which is not a typical path for radiation oncology, additional fellowships for radiology residents and fellows, and consideration of part-time positions. Ultimately, COVID-19 has brought uncertainty to the lives of currently or soon to be graduating trainees entering the job market [28].…”