4:12 PM Abstract No. 300 Train where you want to work? The association of residency and fellowship with academic attending practice location

Abstract

APDR). The survey obtained demographic data and investigated the importance of several factors pertinent to IR training program selection. A 5-point Likert scale was used to grade 22 factors from "not at all important" (1) to "very important." (5). Results: A total of 181 responses were completed with 142 males (79.8%) and 36 females (20.2%) with an average age of 29.2 years. Respondent composition was 72 (40.45%) medical students, 96 (53.93%) residents, and 10 (5.62%) fellows. 52 respondents (28.9%) are planning on applying to residency and planning on entering the IR residency match for 2018. The top 5 rated out of 22 possible factors were variety of IR cases (4.81 ± 0.47), procedural volume (4.63 ± 0.54), perceived happiness of the trainees at the institution (4.52 ± 0.70), job placement/accomplishments of prior fellows (4.44 ± 0.75), and interpersonal interactions with faculty/ fellows/residents during interview (4.39 ± 0.79). The lowest 5 rated factors were diagnostic radiology class size (2.67 ± 1.15), moonlighting opportunities (2.93 ± 1.18), potential for research opportunities (3.19 ± 1.15), salary/benefits/compensation (3.22 ± 1.03), and ICU rotation experience (3.22 ± 1.28). Conclusions: Potential future trainees most value diversified procedural exposure, employment opportunities after training, and interpersonal interactions in choosing an IR program. This information is useful to newly established IR residencies seeking to best structure and market their program.