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Blum SFU, Dewald CLA, Becker L, Staudacher E, Franke M, Katoh M, Hoffmann RT, Rohde S, Paprottka PM, Wacker F, Westphalen K, Bruners P, Gebauer B, Das M, Uller W. The status of academic interventional radiologists in Germany with focus on gender disparity: how can we do better? CVIR Endovasc 2024; 7:47. [PMID: 38753113 PMCID: PMC11098981 DOI: 10.1186/s42155-024-00456-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024] Open
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PURPOSE The aim was to characterize the framework conditions in academic interventional radiology (IR) in Germany with focus on differences between genders. MATERIALS AND METHODS After IRB approval, all members of The German Society for Interventional Radiology and Minimally Invasive Therapy (n = 1,632) were invited to an online survey on work and research. Statistical comparisons were undertaken with the Fisher's exact test, Wilcoxon rank sum test or Pearson's Chi-squared test. RESULTS From 267 available questionnaires (general response rate 16.4%), 200 were fully completed. 40% of these (78/200) were involved in research (71% men vs. 29% women, p < 0.01) and eligible for further analysis. Of these, 6% worked part-time (2% vs. 17%, p < 0.05). 90% of the respondents spent less than 25% of their research during their paid working hours, and 41% performed more than 75% of their research during. leisure time. 28% received exemption for research. 88% were (rather) satisfied with their career. One in two participants successfully applied for funding, with higher success rates among male applicants (90% vs. 75%) and respondents with protected research time (93% vs. 80%). Compared to men, women rated their entrance in research as harder (p < 0.05), their research career as more important (p < 0.05), felt less noticed at congresses (93% vs. 53%, p < 0.01), less confident (98% vs. 71%, p < 0.01), and not well connected (77% vs. 36%, p < 0.01). CONCLUSION: Women and men did research under the same circumstances; however, women were underrepresented. Future programs should generally focus on protected research time and gather female mentors to advance academic IR in Germany.
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- Sophia Freya Ulrike Blum
- Institute and Polyclinic for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technical University Dresden, Fetscherstraße 47, D-01307, Dresden, Germany.
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- Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Hannover Medical School, Carl- Neuberg-Straße 1, 30625, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Canton Hospital Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland
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- Department for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, HELIOS Hospital Krefeld, Lutherplatz 40, 47805, Krefeld, Germany
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- Institute and Polyclinic for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technical University Dresden, Fetscherstraße 47, D-01307, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Radiology and Neuroradiology, Klinikum Dortmund gGmbH, Beurhausstraße 40, 44137, Dortmund, Germany
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich, Ismaninger Straße 22, 81675, München, Germany
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- Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Hannover Medical School, Carl- Neuberg-Straße 1, 30625, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, DRK Hospital Berlin, Salvador-Allende-Straße 2-8, 12559, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, Charité University Medicine Berlin, Südstraße 3, 13353, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, Helios Hospital Duisburg, Dieselstraße 185, 47166, Duisburg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center University of Freiburg, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
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Davidson M, Kielar A, Tonseth RP, Seland K, Harvie S, Hanneman K. The Landscape of Rural and Remote Radiology in Canada: Opportunities and Challenges. Can Assoc Radiol J 2023:8465371231197953. [PMID: 37638676 DOI: 10.1177/08465371231197953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/29/2023] Open
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Diagnostic and interventional radiology play a crucial role in healthcare, facilitating diagnosis of disease, treatment planning, interventional therapies, and assessment for response to treatment. However, many rural and remote regions are disproportionately limited in accessing high-quality radiological services. Challenges include limited imaging infrastructure in these communities, geographic isolation, and workforce shortages impacting provision of interventional image-guided procedures and subspecialty imaging in particular. However, a career in rural or remote radiology also presents unique opportunities including a deep sense of community, broad scope of practice, and immense benefit to patient care. This review aims to explore the landscape of rural and remote radiology with a focus on Canada, including opportunities, challenges, and potential strategies. Some of the challenges are shared by both rural and remote communities while others are distinct. Factors that have contributed to challenges in recruitment and retention of rural and remote radiologists include workload burden, inadequate or suboptimal imaging and interventional equipment, and limited exposure during training. Additionally, strategies to improve the provision of radiology services in rural and remote communities are highlighted, addressing both the workforce shortage and the lack of essential equipment and other resources.
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- Malcolm Davidson
- Temerty School of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Medical Imaging, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- University Medical Imaging Toronto, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, BC, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, Buckley Valley District Hospital, Smithers, BC, Canada
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- Department of Medical Imaging, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- University Medical Imaging Toronto, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Li D, Brown AD. Clinical Exposure to Interventional Radiology During Clerkship: A National Assessment of Canadian Medical Schools. Can Assoc Radiol J 2022; 74:462-464. [PMID: 36240158 DOI: 10.1177/08465371221134717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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- David Li
- 12365University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, 508783Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Medical Imaging, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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