The growth of academic radiation oncology: a survey of endowed professorships in radiation oncology.
OBJECTIVE
The academic health of a medical specialty can be gauged by the level of university support through endowed professorships.


METHODS
We conducted a survey of the 86 academic programs in radiation oncology to determine the current status of endowed chairs in this discipline.


RESULTS
Over the past decade, the number of endowed chairs has more than doubled, and it has almost tripled over the past 13 years. The number of programs with at least one chair has increased from 31% to 65%.


CONCLUSIONS
Coupled with other indicators of academic growth, such as the proportion of graduating residents seeking academic positions, there has been clear and sustained growth in academic radiation oncology.
Washington University in St. Louis, MO, USA.
Todd H
TH
Wasserman
Steven M
SM
Smith
Simon N
SN
Powell
D005180:Faculty, Medical / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D007396:Internship and Residency / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D018787:Radiation Oncology / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data* / Q000639:trends; D012577:Schools, Medical / Q000706:statistics & numerical data / Q000639:trends; D014481:United States