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Elsingergy MM, Andronikou S. A roadmap to success: Securing a radiology residency through a research fellowship - Insights from a former international fellow. Clin Imaging 2024; 114:110250. [PMID: 39126780 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2024.110250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2024] [Revised: 07/26/2024] [Accepted: 08/05/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024]
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Given the increasing competitiveness of matching into radiology residency programs in the U.S., especially for international medical graduates (IMGs), many IMGs opt to join research fellowships to boost their academic productivity and expand their research portfolios. This strategy helps them become as competitive as their national peers. This paper provides insights from the personal experience of a former international radiology research fellow who successfully utilized a fellowship to match into a radiology residency. It outlines a roadmap and strategic steps taken-from finding and preparing for the fellowship to maximizing its benefits by increasing publications and developing professional connections, ultimately securing a radiology residency, and maintaining ongoing collaboration with the research team after departure.
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- Mohamed M Elsingergy
- Department of Radiology, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI, USA; School of Medicine at the Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA.
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- Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Hassankhani A, Amoukhteh M, Valizadeh P, Jannatdoust P, Ghadimi DJ, Johnston JH, Vasavada PS, Walker DK, Gholamrezanezhad A. Current diversity in radiology: A comparative study. Clin Imaging 2024; 113:110224. [PMID: 38878604 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2024.110224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 06/04/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
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PURPOSE To compare the demographic characteristics of active physicians, trainees, medical school clinical sciences faculty, and department chairs in radiology with those in other medical specialties. METHODS An analysis was conducted using publicly available deidentified aggregate data from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). Our data collection included information from the 2022 AAMC Physician Specialty Data Report, the 2022 AAMC Report on Residents, and the 2022 AAMC Faculty Roster. We examined factors such as graduation country, gender, and self-identified race/ethnicity. MedCalc software was used for the analyses. RESULTS Compared to other specialties, active radiologists exhibited a significantly lower percentage of females, International Medical Graduates (IMGs), individuals of American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) descent, Black/African-American individuals, and individuals of Hispanic/Latino/Spanish origin. Conversely, the proportion of White active radiologists was higher. Among radiology trainees, there was a notably lower percentages of females, IMGs, individuals of Black/African-American descent, and individuals of Hispanic/Latino/Spanish origin, while the percentage of Asians was significantly higher. Furthermore, medical school radiology faculty showed a significant lower proportion of females, Black/African-American individuals, Hispanic/Latino/Spanish individuals, and individuals categorized under the white race/ethnicity, with Asians having a higher representation. As radiology department chairs, Asians were noted at significantly lower percentages compared to their proportions among medical school radiology faculty, while Black/African-American individuals were observed at significantly higher percentages in the same comparison. CONCLUSION This study revealed a notable underrepresentation of females, individuals of Black/African-American descent, and those of Hispanic/Latino/Spanish origin among active radiologists, radiology trainees, and medical school radiology faculty when compared to their counterparts in other medical specialties. Given these findings, further investigation into the underlying causes of these disparities is warranted.
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- Amir Hassankhani
- Department of Radiology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, CA, USA; Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, CA, USA; Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging, McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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Leitão CA, Salvador GLDO, Idowu BM, Dako F. Drivers of Global Health Care Worker Migration. J Am Coll Radiol 2024; 21:1188-1193. [PMID: 38461913 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2024.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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The migration of health care workers on a global scale has emerged as a complex and critical issue, profoundly affecting the dynamics of health care systems worldwide. The authors delve into the multifaceted drivers behind the unprecedented migration of health care professionals, seeking to illuminate the interconnected factors that propel this phenomenon. The investigation encompasses economic, social, and professional dimensions, acknowledging the intricate interplay of factors influencing the decision of health care professionals to migrate. Economic disparities, inadequate working conditions, and limited career advancement opportunities in home countries are examined as primary push factors, while attractive employment prospects, higher remuneration, and improved quality of life in destination countries are explored as compelling pull factors. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of the intricate web of factors influencing global health care worker migration, providing insights that can inform evidence-based policies, strategic workforce planning, and international collaborations aimed at addressing the challenges posed by this phenomenon.
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- Department of Radiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Batheja A, Lalwani N. A National Survey Evaluating Burnout and Wellness During Radiology Residency. Acad Radiol 2024; 31:3448-3456. [PMID: 38508933 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2024.02.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES Burnout is a serious problem during medical residency and can contribute to poorer resident and patient health. A thorough understanding of factors associated with burnout can provide insight into supporting resident well-being. The purpose of this study is to assess the prevalence of burnout and ascertain its associated factors among radiology residents in the U.S. MATERIALS AND METHODS This cross-sectional study involved sending an anonymous survey to radiology program directors, coordinators, and residents across the U.S. Data regarding demographics, burnout levels, and burnout-associated factors were collected in the month of August 2023. Multivariable linear regression models evaluated the association of demographic and burnout-associated variables with burnout scores in the dimensions of Emotional Exhaustion, Depersonalization, and Personal Accomplishment. Chi-square analyses with Bonferroni correction and Kruskal-Wallis analyses were used to assess associations between program types and burnout as well as between program type and program effectiveness in managing burnout. Resident suggestions on addressing burnout were qualitatively assessed. RESULTS 147 radiology residents responded to the survey. Emotional Exhaustion was positively associated with seeking social support (p = .03) and negatively associated with perceived program effectiveness in addressing burnout (p < .001). Respondents who identified as male experienced greater Depersonalization (p = .02). Increased frequency of physical activity was associated with higher Personal Accomplishment scores (p = .04). The most common resident suggestions related to Work Burden, Program Support, and Protected Wellness Time. CONCLUSION Radiology programs should consider designing interventions addressing burnout, such as enhancing avenues for feedback and tailoring resident training based on individual preferences for remote work. Understanding the unique challenges faced by radiology residents is essential to tackle burnout and improve wellness.
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- Aashish Batheja
- Department of Radiology, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, 1200 East Broad Street, Box 980470, Richmond, Virginia 23298, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, 1200 East Broad Street, Box 980470, Richmond, Virginia 23298, USA.
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Sahu B, Madani G. Imaging inequality: exploring the differences in radiology between high- and low-income countries. Clin Radiol 2024; 79:399-403. [PMID: 38616473 DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2024.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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- B Sahu
- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, United Kingdom.
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- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, United Kingdom.
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Hassankhani A, Amoukhteh M, Valizadeh P, Jannatdoust P, Walker DK, Gholamrezanezhad A. Diversity Patterns in Radiology Residency Applicants: A Comparative Study of Demographics (2013-2022). Acad Radiol 2024; 31:830-832. [PMID: 38320945 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2024.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
Affiliation(s)
- Amir Hassankhani
- Department of Radiology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, CA; Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Department of Radiology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, CA; Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Radiology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, CA
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- Department of Radiology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, CA.
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Derdeyn C. Improving the IMG Resident to Faculty Pipeline: Why and How. Acad Radiol 2023; 30:3135-3136. [PMID: 37880046 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2023.09.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
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- Colin Derdeyn
- Department of Radiology, University of Iowa, lowa City, lowa, USA.
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Khoshpouri P, Mohseni A, Dabiri M, Ansari G, Zadeh FS, Ataeinia B, Saadat N, Sherbaf FG, Yousem DM. International Medical Graduates in Radiology Residencies: Demographics, Performance, and Visa Issues. Acad Radiol 2023; 30:3124-3134. [PMID: 37183141 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2023.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2023] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES The number of international medical graduates (IMG) in radiology residencies has varied from year to year even as the number of candidates continues to grow. It is unclear from which countries the IMGs are arriving and what visas are being used to accommodate them. MATERIALS AND METHODS We sent a survey to 195 program directors (PD) in diagnostic radiology (DR) inquiring about the number and nationality of IMG residents in their program, their attitudes about IMG candidates, the performance of their IMG trainees, and the visas that are offered. RESULTS We received responses from 121 of 195 (62.1%) DR programs (121/149 =81.2% of actionable emails). 80/121 (66.1%) had at least one IMG in their DR residency program and the countries of origin included India (36), Iran (30), Saudi Arabia (24), Egypt (16), Canada (14), Brazil (14), and Pakistan (9), as the most common. While most programs (76/104, 73.1%) offered J1 visas, 23/99 (23.2%) provided H-1B visas to trainees. IMG DR residents overall performed as well as American graduates, with an equal number of PDs saying IMGs performed better and worse than American graduates. PDs' issues with IMGs centered on visas: (1) expense, (2) lack of familiarity, (3) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates regulations, and (4) time commitment in submitting paperwork. CONCLUSION Most radiology IMG residents originate from India and Middle Eastern countries. Once enrolled, IMG residents perform similarly to US graduates. However, adding IMG candidates to the training program requires overcoming bureaucratic and monetary hurdles around visas. SUMMARY SENTENCE Most DR international medical graduate residents are from India or the Middle East. Although their performance is the same as American graduates in general, PDs note the monetary and bureaucratic hassles accompanying their recruitment.
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- Parisa Khoshpouri
- Department of Radiology, Vancouver General Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada (P.K.)
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- Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins Medical Institution, Baltimore, Maryland (A.M., G.A., D.M.Y.)
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- Department of Radiology, Children's Medical Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran (M.D.)
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- Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins Medical Institution, Baltimore, Maryland (A.M., G.A., D.M.Y.)
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- Department of Radiology, Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts (B.A.)
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- Department of Radiology, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, Texas (N.S.)
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- Department of Radiology, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, California (F.G.S.)
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- Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins Medical Institution, Baltimore, Maryland (A.M., G.A., D.M.Y.).
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Singh SP, Ramprasad A, Qureshi FM, Baig FA, Qureshi F. A Cross-Sectional Study of Graduate Medical Education in Radiological Fellowships using Accessible Content. Curr Probl Diagn Radiol 2023; 52:528-533. [PMID: 37246039 DOI: 10.1067/j.cpradiol.2023.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2022] [Revised: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Graduate medical education in radiology serves an imperative role in training the next generation of specialists. Given the regularity of virtual interviews, the website of a fellowship programs remains a critical first-line source of information of applicants. The aim of this study is to systematically evaluate 7 radiology fellowship programs utilizing a systematic process. A cross-sectional descriptive 286 graduate medical education fellowship programs in radiology were screened from the Fellowship and Residency Electronic Interactive Database (FREIDA). Extracted data was evaluated for comprehensiveness using 20 content criteria, and a readability score is calculated. The mean comprehensiveness among all fellowship program websites was 55.8% (n = 286), and the average FRE among the program overview sections was 11.9 (n = 214). ANOVA revealed no statistical significance in program website comprehensiveness between radiology fellowships (P = 0.33). The quality of a program's website data continues to serve an important role in an applicant's decision-making. Fellowship programs have improved in their content availability overtime, but content reevaluation needs to be continued for tangible improvement.
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- Som P Singh
- University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine, Kansas City, MO..
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- University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine, Kansas City, MO
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- University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine, Kansas City, MO
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- University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine, Kansas City, MO
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Prajapati P, Wu X, Bajaj S, Gandhi D, Wintermark M, Malhotra A. Trends of Diversity in Neuroradiology Trainees in United States 2015-2022. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2023; 44:1009-1011. [PMID: 37500285 PMCID: PMC10494957 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a7947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
Abstract
Radiology has historically not been a very diverse field. Many steps have been taken in the past decade to increase diversity in the field and make it more inclusive. This study shows the relative trends specifically in neuroradiology trainees, and the need for reassessment and further steps to increase diversity.
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- P Prajapati
- From the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging (P.P., S.B., A.M.), Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Radiology (X.W.), University of California at San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- From the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging (P.P., S.B., A.M.), Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- University of Maryland School of Medicine (D.G.), Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Neuroradiology (M.W.), MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- From the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging (P.P., S.B., A.M.), Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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Barrera CA, Solomon N, Nikpanah M, Calle F. International Medical Graduates in Diagnostic Radiology: Overcoming Challenges and Making an Impact. Radiographics 2023; 43:e230038. [PMID: 37561641 DOI: 10.1148/rg.230038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
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- Christian A Barrera
- From the Department of Radiology, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114 (C.A.B.); Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Conn (N.S.); Department of Radiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Ala (M.N.); and Department of Radiology, Hospital Militar Central, Bogota, Colombia (F.C.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114 (C.A.B.); Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Conn (N.S.); Department of Radiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Ala (M.N.); and Department of Radiology, Hospital Militar Central, Bogota, Colombia (F.C.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114 (C.A.B.); Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Conn (N.S.); Department of Radiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Ala (M.N.); and Department of Radiology, Hospital Militar Central, Bogota, Colombia (F.C.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114 (C.A.B.); Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Conn (N.S.); Department of Radiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Ala (M.N.); and Department of Radiology, Hospital Militar Central, Bogota, Colombia (F.C.)
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Klontzas ME, Jean J, Turner VL, Balthazar P. Why and How to Increase Diversity in the Radiology Trainee Workforce. Radiographics 2022; 42:E82-E85. [PMID: 35302865 DOI: 10.1148/rg.220007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Michail E Klontzas
- From the Department of Medical Imaging, University Hospital of Heraklion, Voutes, Heraklion 71110, Crete, Greece, and Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Crete, Greece (M.E.K.); Department of Surgery, Stamford Health/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Stamford, Conn (J.J.); Department of Radiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, Calif (V.L.T.); and Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Ga (P.B.)
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- From the Department of Medical Imaging, University Hospital of Heraklion, Voutes, Heraklion 71110, Crete, Greece, and Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Crete, Greece (M.E.K.); Department of Surgery, Stamford Health/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Stamford, Conn (J.J.); Department of Radiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, Calif (V.L.T.); and Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Ga (P.B.)
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- From the Department of Medical Imaging, University Hospital of Heraklion, Voutes, Heraklion 71110, Crete, Greece, and Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Crete, Greece (M.E.K.); Department of Surgery, Stamford Health/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Stamford, Conn (J.J.); Department of Radiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, Calif (V.L.T.); and Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Ga (P.B.)
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- From the Department of Medical Imaging, University Hospital of Heraklion, Voutes, Heraklion 71110, Crete, Greece, and Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Crete, Greece (M.E.K.); Department of Surgery, Stamford Health/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Stamford, Conn (J.J.); Department of Radiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, Calif (V.L.T.); and Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Ga (P.B.)
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The American Board of Radiology's Alternate Pathway for Diagnostic Radiology: What the Programs and the Applicants Need to Know. Acad Radiol 2022; 29:465-468. [PMID: 34629263 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2021.09.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2021] [Revised: 09/19/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The American Board of Radiology (ABR) developed the international medical graduate alternate pathway to give foreign trained radiologists an alternate route to independent radiology practice without having to undergo radiology residency in the United States. After 4 years of fellowship/faculty experience in the same training institution, the foreign trained radiologist becomes eligible to sit for the radiology board examinations conducted by the ABR. As this pathway is not offered at every radiology training program, many training institutions are unfamiliar with the fundamentals of this pathway. At the same time, both the training institutions and the applying foreign-trained physicians face a plethora of confusing choices on the state and federal level. In this paper, we review the main factors which both the international medical graduate radiologists and training programs must consider before embarking on the diagnostic radiology ABR Alternate Pathway, namely, eligibility, visa options, state medical licensure requirements, their costs and implications for future employment opportunities.
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Slanetz PJ, Chonde DB, Soto JA, Gadde JA, Naeger DM. A Lofty Goal-Fostering Inclusion in Radiology by Eliminating Microaggressions. J Am Coll Radiol 2021; 18:1463-1465. [PMID: 34147503 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2021.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2021] [Accepted: 05/29/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- Priscilla J Slanetz
- Vice Chair of Academic Affairs and Associate Program Director of the Diagnostic Radiology Residency in the Department of Radiology, Boston University Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts.
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- Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Chair of Radiology, Department of Radiology, Boston University Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Director of Academic Innovation for the Department of Medical Imaging Department, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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- Director of Radiology, Denver Health, Denver, Colorado; Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Radiology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver, Colorado
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