Interventional radiology: a survey of trainees.
A survey of trainees on the RANZCR training programme was carried out regarding their training in and attitudes towards interventional radiology. There was a 37% response rate with 132 respondents. Approximately 60% of trainees are moderately or strongly interested in interventional radiology. Factors involved in deciding on interventional radiology as a career are discussed, as is the current level of interventional training in Australasia. The idea of a separate interventional radiology stream was met with moderate support. Early training involvement, a more rigorous training programme and providing a high-quality service were identified as the most important factors in improving and maintaining standards in interventional radiology.
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Department of Radiology, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand. benmcg@gmail.com
Holden
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D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D044362:Australasia; D002321:Career Choice; D003625:Data Collection / Q000379:methods / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency; D008297:Male; D015642:Radiology, Interventional / Q000193:education* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires