title: Subspecialization in radiology and radiation oncology.
abstract: Practicing radiologists, radiation oncologists, and trainees were surveyed regarding the current state of subspecialization in practice and in training curricula. The authors present the results of these surveys, establish trends compared with previous survey data, and compare the plans of trainees with current postgraduate practice. Subspecialization is increasing in both radiology and radiation oncology. There remain substantial numbers of practitioners who perform work they deem "general" in nature. The authors also present a method to more accurately measure subspecialization and workload.
authors.affiliation: Casper Medical Imaging, PC, Casper, Wyoming 82601, USA. geoffrey@yellowhutch.net
authors.forename: Geoffrey G
authors.initials: GG
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: James H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Thrall
authors.forename: Michael J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Pentecost
authors.forename: Howard B
authors.initials: HB
authors.lastname: Fleishon
authors.forename: Harry C
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Knipp
authors.forename: Mark J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Adams
authors.forename: Carol M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Rumack
authors.forename: Albert L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Blumberg
authors.forename: Richard T
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Hoppe
authors.forename: Jonathan H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Sunshine
authors.forename: James W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Moser
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D007396:Internship and Residency / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D010820:Physicians / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D018787:Radiation Oncology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011871:Radiology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014481:United States; D000078329:Workforce