Diagnostic radiologists' subspecialization and fields of practice.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study was to explore the diagnostic radiology profession from the perspective of subspecialization and fields of practice.


METHODS
Data for 1244 practicing diagnostic radiologists were gathered from the American College of Radiology's 1995 Survey of Radiologists. Radiation oncologists, the retired, and residents and fellows were excluded. Responses were weighted to represent all practicing diagnostic radiologists in the United States and were compared with a similar previous survey.


RESULTS
More than one quarter (28%) of diagnostic radiologists are subspecialists. Diagnostic radiology subspecialists were more likely than generalists to have fellowship training, work in center cities, work in large groups, and be employed by an academic institution. They were also generally younger and provided a narrower range of imaging services than generalists.


CONCLUSIONS
Although most diagnostic radiologists are generalists, subspecialization will likely continue to grow.
Crewson
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Research Department, American College of Radiology, Reston, VA 20191, USA.
Sunshine
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JH
D000328:Adult; D003625:Data Collection; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011365:Professional Practice Location / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011871:Radiology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D013038:Specialization / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D014481:United States