Highlights
- •The educational goals in all countries are aimed at training an independent radiologist.
- •Although there are major similarities among training programs worldwide there are some significant differences.
- •Among the countries, there was variability among the number of residency programs and residents per program.
- •Taking call was an integral part of residency. Variability was significant with differences in resident responsibilities.
- •Most trainees will recommend radiology as a profession but stagnation and uncertainties need to be addressed.
Abstract
Objective
With the initiative of the ACR International Economics Committee, a multinational
survey was conducted to evaluate radiology residency programs around the world.
Methods
A 31-question survey was developed. It included: economic issues, program size and
length, resident's activities during daytime and call, academic aspects including
syllabus and examinations. Data was tabulated using the forementioned thematic framework
and was qualitatively analyzed.
Results
Responses were received from all 17 countries that were invited to participate (France,
Netherlands, Israel, UK, Russia, USA, Japan, India, Germany, Canada, Turkey, Croatia,
Serbia, Italy, Ireland, Hungary, and Greece). Residency length varied between 2 and
5 years. The certificate of residency completion is provided by a local hospital [4/17
(23%)], University [6/17 (36%)], National Board [6/17 (36%)], and Ministry of Health
[1/17 (6%)]. There was variability among the number of residency programs and residents
per program ranging from 15 to 300 programs per nation with a 1–700 residents in each
one respectively. Salaries varied significantly and ranged from 8000 to 75,000 USD
equivalent. Exams are an integral part of training in all surveyed countries. Length
of call varied between 5 and 26 h and the number of monthly calls ranged from 3 to
6. The future of radiology was judged as growing in [12/17 (70%)] countries and stagnant
in [5/17 (30%)] countries.
Discussion
Radiology residency programs worldwide have many similarities. The differences are
in the structure of the residency programs. Stagnation and uncertainties need to be
addressed to ensure the continued development of the next generation of radiologists.
Summary statement
There are many similarities in the academic aims and approach to education and training
of radiology residency programs worldwide. The differences are in the structure of
the residency programs and payments to individual residents.
Keywords
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Article Info
Publication History
Published online: May 17, 2021
Accepted:
May 10,
2021
Received in revised form:
May 5,
2021
Received:
October 27,
2020
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