Subspecialization in radiology and radiation oncology.
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.
Smith
Geoffrey G
GG
Casper Medical Imaging, PC, Casper, Wyoming 82601, USA. geoffrey@yellowhutch.net
Thrall
James H
JH
Pentecost
Michael J
MJ
Fleishon
Howard B
HB
Knipp
Harry C
HC
Adams
Mark J
MJ
Rumack
Carol M
CM
Blumberg
Albert L
AL
Hoppe
Richard T
RT
Sunshine
Jonathan H
JH
Moser
James W
JW
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