Results of the 2013-2015 Association of Residents in Radiation Oncology Survey of Chief Residents in the United States

Nabavizadeh, Nima; Burt, Lindsay; Mancini, B.R.; Morris, Zachary S.; Walker, Amanda J.; Miller, Seth; Bhavsar, S.; Mohindra, Pranshu; Kim, Miranda B.; Kharofa, Jordan

doi:10.1016/j.ijrobp.2015.10.014

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“…When asked about the job market at the time of graduation, the early cohort reported an easier time securing a job. These differences between the cohorts suggest a potential tightening of the job market, consistent with the perception of chief residents in the most recent ARRO survey (11). When asked about the current job market, there was no difference between the two cohorts with the majority of respondents reporting a perception that finding a desirable job is difficult or very difficult, indicating that even the early cohort, many of whom are in hiring positions now, perceives a tightening job market.…”

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Radiation oncology residency selection: A postgraduate evaluation of factor importance and survey of variables associated with job securement

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Liauw

Reddy

et al. 2017

Practical Radiation Oncology

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Background Medical students often choose to pursue a career in Radiation Oncology with limited meaningful exposure to the field. We previously identified factors which were most influential to an applicant’s rank list order. Here we sought to assess if residency graduates had differing views regarding those factors. We also polled recent graduates’ attitudes of the current job market. Material and Methods An anonymous, internet-based survey was developed and distributed to graduates of radiation oncology residencies from 2003–06 and 2012–15 to assess the importance of factors with regard to residency selection, training, and job securement and attitudes toward the job market within the United States. Results Responses were received from 198 of 848 (23%) of those invited to participate. The respondents were divided into two cohorts for analysis, an “early” cohort (2001–09) and a “contemporary” cohort (2010–16) Respondents recalled “quality of clinical training,” “perceived happiness of residents,” and “sense of community among faculty and residents” as the three most important factors influencing the rank list; post-residency the most valued factors of the residency experience were “quality of clinical training,” “geographic location,” and “faculty mentorship.” Factors that were assigned the greatest differential value in hindsight to influence the rank list included “faculty mentorship,” “willingness of faculty to call employer,” and “quality of alumni base.” 64% of respondents reported the job market to be difficult or very difficult. This perception was more common among contemporary graduates (p<0.05). 60% of respondents reported “far too many” or “somewhat too many” residency positions for the actual job needs in the U.S. Conclusion After training, residency graduates place higher value on factors in residency that can directly improve job procurement. This finding is more common among more recent graduates, potentially a result of the perception of a tightening job market with too many radiation oncologists in training.

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Radiation oncology residency selection: A postgraduate evaluation of factor importance and survey of variables associated with job securement

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Reddy

et al. 2017

Practical Radiation Oncology

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“…The predictions of a tighter labor market are beginning to manifest for senior radiation oncology residents (5, 6). A survey of the 2014 graduating class showed that 71% of respondents believed the job market was worse than what they anticipated when beginning residency (7).…”

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Domestic Job Shortage or Job Maldistribution? A Geographic Analysis of the Current Radiation Oncology Job Market

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Chhabra

Switchenko

et al. 2017

International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics

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Purpose To examine whether permanent radiation oncologist (RO) employment opportunities vary based on geography. Methods and Materials A database of full-time RO jobs was created by use of American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Career Center website posts between March 28, 2016, and March 31, 2017. Jobs were first classified by region based on US Census Bureau data. Jobs were further categorized as academic or nonacademic depending on the employer. The prevalence of job openings per 10 million population was calculated to account for regional population differences. The χ2 test was implemented to compare position type across regions. The number and locations of graduating RO during our study period was calculated using National Resident Matching Program data. The χ2 goodness-of-fit test was then used to compare a set of observed proportions of jobs with a corresponding set of hypothesized proportions of jobs based on the proportions of graduates per region. Results A total of 211 unique jobs were recorded. The highest and lowest percentages of jobs were seen in the South (31.8%) and Northeast (18.5%), respectively. Of the total jobs, 82 (38.9%) were academic; the South had the highest percentage of overall academic jobs (35.4%), while the West had the lowest (14.6%). Regionally, the Northeast had the highest percentage of academic jobs (56.4%), while the West had the lowest (26.7%). A statistically significant difference was noted between regional academic and nonacademic job availability (P=.021). After we accounted for unit population, the Midwest had the highest number of total jobs per 10 million (9.0) while the South had the lowest (5.9). A significant difference was also observed in the proportion of RO graduates versus actual jobs per region (P=.003), with a surplus of trainees seen in the Northeast. Conclusions This study presents a quantitative analysis of the RO job market. We found a disproportionately small number of opportunities compared with graduates trained in the Northeast, as well as a significant regional imbalance of academic versus nonacademic jobs. Long-term monitoring is required to confirm these results.

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“…This increase in trainee numbers has created apprehension about job prospects post training. ANZ are not alone in this regard with recent data from the United States and Canada reflecting similar concerns …”

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“…Interestingly, half of Australian trainees say they would have reconsidered their choice of specialty had they known about possible oversupply in the workforce . ANZ trainees are not alone in this concern with recent data from the United States and Canada revealing an oversupply . .…”

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Employment for radiation oncologists in Australia and New Zealand: Recent graduates survey of experiences and perspectives

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Introduction: This paper reports the key findings of the first survey of recent Radiation Oncology graduates in Australia, New Zealand (ANZ) and Singapore. It explores their experiences in entering the workforce, challenges and perspectives. Methods: The survey was conducted in April and May 2016 focusing on graduates from 2013 to 2015. The questions related to relocation, current employment, experiences in finding a job, intentions regarding rural work, job satisfaction and perceptions of the job market. Results: The response rate was 80% (66/83). Most respondents (72.7%) commenced and completed their training in the same location. The large majority of respondents (91%) were employed with 51% as consultants, 20% as fellows and 15% as locums. Sixty-four percent of respondents spent more than twelve weeks looking for a consultant position, but this was expected by 80% of respondents. Seventy-three percent of respondents spent more than four weeks looking for a fellowship position, but this was expected by 90%. Twenty seven percent of respondents lived and worked in a rural area with nearly half of respondents who did not work in a rural area, indicating they would consider so if certain conditions were met. The large majority (75%) were satisfied with their current employment with only seven percent reporting dissatisfaction. Respondents felt that the job market was very competitive because of the large number of trainees and better workforce planning was required to ensure a reasonable balance between workforce supply and demand. Some career guidance and mentorship for readiness for the job market was thought to be beneficial. Conclusions: This initial survey of recent Radiation Oncology graduates in ANZ and Singapore has revealed the large majority are employed as consultants or fellows, although there is apprehension about a competitive job market. The survey should be repeated on a regular basis to monitor future trends.

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Results of the 2013-2015 Association of Residents in Radiation Oncology Survey of Chief Residents in the United States

Cited by 78 publications

References 26 publications

Radiation oncology residency selection: A postgraduate evaluation of factor importance and survey of variables associated with job securement

Radiation oncology residency selection: A postgraduate evaluation of factor importance and survey of variables associated with job securement

Domestic Job Shortage or Job Maldistribution? A Geographic Analysis of the Current Radiation Oncology Job Market

Employment for radiation oncologists in Australia and New Zealand: Recent graduates survey of experiences and perspectives

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