Factors Influencing the Choice of Radiology Subspecialty Among Radiology Trainees in Saudi Arabia

Alturki, Sultan T; Albusair, Malek Khalid; Alhumaid, Fahad; Alsharif, Sayaf; Aljalajel, Khalid M; Aloufi, Faisal Fahad; Almotairy, Abdulrahim S

doi:10.7759/cureus.6149

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“…In the present study, the role of multimodality imaging and job opportunities also influenced the nuclear medicine subspecialty choice. However, other motivating factors were largely dissimilar between the present study and previous survey studies (13)(14)(15), most likely because the latter did not specifically investigate why residents choose or refrain from subspecialization in nuclear medicine.…”

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“…Previous survey studies among radiology residents in the United States (13), United Kingdom ( 14), and Saudi Arabia (15), reported strong personal interest, intellectual challenge, a successful/enjoyable rotation during training, availability of advanced or multimodality imaging, direct impact on patient care, favorable working hours and on-call commitments, and job prospects, to be among the most popular factors influencing subspecialty choice. In the present study, the role of multimodality imaging and job opportunities also influenced the nuclear medicine subspecialty choice.…”

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The new integrated nuclear medicine and radiology residency program in the Netherlands: why do residents choose to subspecialize in nuclear medicine and why not?

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To explore reasons that influence a resident's choice for the nuclear medicine subspecialty in the integrated nuclear medicine and radiology residency program in the Netherlands. MethodsA web questionnaire was developed and distributed among residents in the Dutch integrated nuclear medicine and radiology training. ResultsA total of 114 residents were included. The survey results revealed four categories of incentives to choose the nuclear medicine subspecialty: 1) Expertise of nuclear medicine physicians and their quality of supervision in the training hospital, 2) Opportunities to do scientific research during and after residency, 3) Diversity of pathology, radiotracers, examinations and therapies in the training hospital, and 4) The expectation that the role of hybrid imaging will increase in the future. They also revealed four groups of disincentives to choose the nuclear medicine subspecialty: 1) Lack of collaboration and integration between nuclear medicine and radiology in some training hospitals, 2) Imbalance between nuclear medicine and radiology during the first 2.5 years of basic training during residency at the expense of nuclear medicine, 3) Uncertainty regarding the international recognition of the nuclear medicine subspecialty training, and 4) Uncertain future of nuclear medicine regarding the chances of employment and the ratio of work activities of nuclear medicine to radiology. ConclusionThis study provided insight into residents' motives to pursue or refrain from nuclear medicine subspecialization in an integrated nuclear medicine and radiology residency program. Medical imaging specialists in training hospitals and developers of curricula for nuclear medicine and radiology training should take these motives into account to ensure a sufficient outflow of newly graduated nuclear medicine specialists.

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The new integrated nuclear medicine and radiology residency program in the Netherlands: why do residents choose to subspecialize in nuclear medicine and why not?

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“…We assume a keen interest when 77 % of respondents are interested in interventional radiology and 47 % can even envision a dedicated specialization in this field. These figures are markedly higher than those previously reported by various international studies ranging from 30 % among residents already working in IR to 20 %-35 % among residents working in general radiology 8 9 11 12 16 . The reasons for interest or non-interest in interventional radiology are comparable to the results of previous inquiries 8 9 11 12 16 .…”

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“…These figures are markedly higher than those previously reported by various international studies ranging from 30 % among residents already working in IR to 20 %-35 % among residents working in general radiology 8 9 11 12 16 . The reasons for interest or non-interest in interventional radiology are comparable to the results of previous inquiries 8 9 11 12 16 . While diagnostic radiology faces its own uncertainties, e. g., implementation of artificial intelligence, interventional procedures are undoubtedly an expanding field in health care with a chance for radiology to be a part of that development.…”

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Work and Training Conditions of German Residents and Young Radiologists in Interventional Radiology – A Nationwide Survey

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Introduction With the increasing need for minimally invasive procedures based on lower complication rates, higher patient acceptance, and technical developments, there is a growing focus on the sound interventional training of young radiologists. This survey aimed to analyze the current situation in interventional radiology (IR) training in Germany to detect shortcomings and identify areas for improvement. Materials and Methods From November 1–30, 2020, an online questionnaire was distributed to representative radiological associations and societies with the request to forward it to radiology residents and radiologists < 40 years. The 44 questions covered six distinct areas from personal working conditions to the characterization of the IR department, training conditions, role of women in IR, and attendance at congresses/external training. Results A total of 330 participants completed the questionnaire. 77 % of participants expressed a high interest in IR, and 47 % could even imagine subspecializing in interventional radiology. Most institutions provided the necessary learning conditions and infrastructure. The rate of overall satisfaction with IR training conditions was 45 % (vs. a dissatisfaction rate of 39 %). However, females showed a lower satisfaction rate with their training environment than male participants (28 % vs. 51 %; P = 0.06). Positive correlations with work satisfaction were found for the presence and duration of the IR rotation, the number of partly independently/mentored performed interventions, and structured feedback. Moreover, the need for a structured training curriculum was expressed by 67 % of participants. Conclusion Radiological residents and young radiologists expressed a high interest in interventional radiology, and they rate the infrastructure of German hospitals regarding IR as sufficient. However, they expressed the need for consistent IR rotations and better-structured resident and postgraduate education (curricula & interviews). Key Points: Interest in interventional radiology among radiological residents and young radiologists in Germany is high, but satisfaction with interventional radiology training leaves room for improvement. The most frequently mentioned aspects that can improve IR training were Citation Format

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“…This was a re-do research of a study from Saudi Arabia previously published in the Cureus journal in 2019 [ 10 ]. It was a descriptive cross-sectional study involving registrars in the radiology training program under SMSB.…”

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Factors Influencing the Choice of Radiology Subspecialty Among Radiology Trainees in Sudan

Abdelrahman¹,

Mohamed²,

Mostafa³

et al. 2022

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Background and objective There are numerous reasons why radiologists would be interested in seeking additional fellowship training, some of which are personal, such as the possibility of bettering their career prospects, while others are work-related. This study aimed to identify whether the Sudanese radiology trainees wanted to pursue fellowship and what were the motivating and restricting factors affecting their career choices. Methods This was a re-do research of a study from Saudi Arabia previously published in the Cureus journal in 2019. This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted among the radiology registrars training under Sudan Medical Specialization Board (SMSB) in 2022 (n=90). By using convenient sampling, 74 of the 90 registrars were contacted, and a response rate of 81% (n=60) was achieved. Data were collected using a pre-tested self-administered online questionnaire. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS® Statistics version 25.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY). A p-value ≤0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results The majority of the trainees in our study were females (61.7%, 37/60). More than 93% (n=56) of our participants were training in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan. The most commonly chosen subspecialties in our study were as follows: neuroradiology (33.3%, n=20) body imaging (26.7%, n=16), and interventional radiology (25%, n=15). In contrast, nuclear medicine (1.7%, n=1) and emergency radiology (3.3%, n=2) were among the least popular subspecialties. The top influencing factors among our trainees in choosing a subspecialty included "strong personal interest," "lifestyle," and "area of strong personal knowledge." The most common factors preventing trainees from opting for a fellowship were "financial restriction" (55%, n=33) and "family obligation" (28.3%, n=17). Of those with no plans to subspecialize, 75% (six out of eight) stated that the lack of a fellowship program in Sudan is a possible deterrent. A statistically significant association was found between gender and the choice of subspecialty in interventional radiology and women’s/mammogram imaging. Our findings revealed that there are currently no trainees in the first year of radiology residency because the last selection exam had been conducted in 2019. Despite the current unavailability of subspecialty training in Sudan, 75% (n=45) of trainees in our study were interested in joining a local program for fellowship training in the future. Conclusion Radiology trainees in Sudan share similar interests and influencing and restricting factors when pursuing subspecialty training, as reported in the literature. Unlike other countries, females predominate in the field of radiology training in Sudan at the moment. Radiologists from Sudan who are interested in subspecializing usually travel abroad for training; and once they find better prospects, many of them may not return. Programs offering subspecialization locally could mitigate the attrition of...

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Factors Influencing the Choice of Radiology Subspecialty Among Radiology Trainees in Saudi Arabia

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The new integrated nuclear medicine and radiology residency program in the Netherlands: why do residents choose to subspecialize in nuclear medicine and why not?

The new integrated nuclear medicine and radiology residency program in the Netherlands: why do residents choose to subspecialize in nuclear medicine and why not?

Work and Training Conditions of German Residents and Young Radiologists in Interventional Radiology – A Nationwide Survey

Factors Influencing the Choice of Radiology Subspecialty Among Radiology Trainees in Sudan

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