Factors Influencing Subspecialty Choice Among Radiology Residents: A Case Study of Pediatric Radiology

Arnold, Ryan W.; Goske, Marilyn J.; Bulas, Dorothy; Benya, Ellen C; Ying, Jun; Sunshine, Jonathan H.

doi:10.1016/j.jacr.2009.05.005

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“…First, although the overall survey response rate of 39% is comparable with other unsolicited e-mail surveys of career preferences, 7 the data collected in this study may not be entirely representative of all anesthesia residents in Canada, as more than half of the nation's residents were not captured. Second, certain fellowships, such as trauma or combination fellowships, were not captured.…”

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Perspectives of anesthesia residents training in Canada on fellowship training, research, and future practice location

Khan

Gilbert

Sharma

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Purpose We conducted this study to determine the preferences of anesthesia residents training in Canada for fellowship training, research, and future practice location and to identify the factors that influence those preferences. Methods Using a cross-sectional study design, a survey was sent to all anesthesia residents enrolled at an accredited Canadian anesthesiology residency program (N = 629). Data were collected on demographics and preferences for fellowship training, research, and future practice location. A multivariable logistic regression model was used to determine significant associations. Results Two hundred forty-four residents (39%) responded to the survey. Seventy percent of residents intended to pursue fellowship training. The top three fellowships they favoured were regional anesthesia, intensive care, and cardiac anesthesia. Male sex was positively associated with the decision to pursue fellowship training, whereas having an additional graduate degree was negatively associated with this choice. Among those pursuing fellowship training, the most influential factors were personal interest, enhancing employability, and an interest in an academic career. Fiftyseven percent of residents preferred to work at an academic hospital. Thirty-four percent of residents intended to incorporate research into their future practice, and personal interest, employability, and colleagues were most influential in their decision. Research activity and publishing in residency were associated with the desire to pursue future research initiatives. Conclusion The majority of anesthesia residents training in Canada choose to pursue fellowship training and work

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“…Survey item generation was based on factors influential in resident career decision-making identified in the literature, [1][2][3][4][7][8][9] along with focus groups of anesthesia residents from McMaster University and the University of Perspectives of anesthesia residents training in Canada 957…”

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Perspectives of anesthesia residents training in Canada on fellowship training, research, and future practice location

Khan

Gilbert

Sharma

et al. 2015

Can J Anesth/J Can Anesth

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“…2 Pediatric residents expressed greater interest in pursuing pediatric pulmonary subspecialty training when they reported that they enjoyed caring for pulmonary patients, 4 and radiology residents who subspecialized in pediatric radiology were more likely to prefer physician-patient contact than were residents who selected other subspecialties. 5 Intellectual stimulation, medical content, and personal interest influenced subspecialty training decisions in some disciplines. For example, radiology residents were more likely to express interest in pediatric radiology subspecialty training when they considered the subspecialty area to be intellectually challenging and of strong personal interest.…”

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“…For example, radiology residents were more likely to express interest in pediatric radiology subspecialty training when they considered the subspecialty area to be intellectually challenging and of strong personal interest. 5 Factors cited as attracting internal medicine residents to pulmonary and critical care medicine subspecialty training included intellectual stimulation, academically challenging rounds, and application of complex physiologic principles. 2 Surgical residents noted that intellectual appeal, clinical opportunities, and personal interest influenced their subspecialty training decisions.…”

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Factors Associated With Interest in Subspecialty Training Among Neurology Residents

Teixeira-Poit

Halpern

Kane

et al. 2015

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The majority (approximately 81%) of residents expressed interest in subspecialty training. Resident demographic characteristics and educational debt did not influence interest in pursuing subspecialty training. Residents were more likely to express interest in subspecialty training when they participated in any neurology research (odds ratio [OR] = 2.39), 95% confidence interval (CI) [1.13, 5.07], p = .02, and indicated more interest in careers involving teaching (OR = 8.33), 95% CI [1.64, 42.19], p = .01. Considering the "medical content of subspecialty" as a more important factor approached but did not reach statistical significance (OR = 3.12), 95% CI [0.97, 10.06], p = .06. Insights: Participation in any neurology research and interest in careers involving teaching are associated with interest in subspecialty training among neurology residents. Further research is needed to determine whether exposure to research and teaching stimulates interest in subspecialty training and whether residents believe that subspecialty training is instrumental in pursuing an academic career.

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“…In the 2007–2008 update on employment market, pediatric radiology was found to be the third most difficult subspecialty in which to fill vacancies in academic centers, behind breast imaging and interventional radiology [6]. Reasons suggested include a financial disadvantage related to the lower practice revenues generated by pediatric radiologists, the lack of flexibility in a predominantly academic practice and the use of older imaging modalities [2, 6]. A motive of concern is the fact that although there is an increasing number of women attending medical schools (50%), the percentage of those choosing radiology (25%) has not significantly changed over the past several years.…”

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Women in pediatric radiology

Boechat

2010

Pediatr Radiol

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Factors Influencing Subspecialty Choice Among Radiology Residents: A Case Study of Pediatric Radiology

Cited by 37 publications

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Perspectives of anesthesia residents training in Canada on fellowship training, research, and future practice location

Perspectives of anesthesia residents training in Canada on fellowship training, research, and future practice location

Factors Associated With Interest in Subspecialty Training Among Neurology Residents

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