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Markowitz RI, Taylor GA, Darge K. The impact of per diem senior pediatric radiologists in an academic setting. Pediatr Radiol 2021; 51:686-690. [PMID: 33201319 PMCID: PMC7670107 DOI: 10.1007/s00247-020-04886-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Revised: 08/14/2020] [Accepted: 10/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Richard I Markowitz
- Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 3400 Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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- Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 3400 Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
- Department of Radiology, Boston Children's Hospital,, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 3400 Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Perry RE, Parikh JR. Mentorship of junior radiologists in nonacademic radiology. Clin Imaging 2020; 64:7-10. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2020.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2019] [Revised: 01/10/2020] [Accepted: 02/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Maurer MH, Brönnimann M, Schroeder C, Ghadamgahi E, Streitparth F, Heverhagen JT, Leichtle A, de Bucourt M, Meyl TP. Time Requirement and Feasibility of a Systematic Quality Peer Review of Reporting in Radiology. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2020; 193:160-167. [PMID: 32698235 DOI: 10.1055/a-1178-1113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To estimate the human resources required for a retrospective quality review of different percentages of all routine diagnostic procedures in the Department of Radiology at Bern University Hospital, Switzerland. MATERIALS AND METHODS Three board-certified radiologists retrospectively evaluated the quality of the radiological reports of a total of 150 examinations (5 different examination types: abdominal CT, chest CT, mammography, conventional X-ray images and abdominal MRI). Each report was assigned a RADPEER score of 1 to 3 (score 1: concur with previous interpretation; score 2: discrepancy in interpretation/not ordinarily expected to be made; score 3: discrepancy in interpretation/should be made most of the time). The time (in seconds, s) required for each review was documented and compared. A sensitivity analysis was conducted to calculate the total workload for reviewing different percentages of the total annual reporting volume of the clinic. RESULTS Among the total of 450 reviews analyzed, 91.1 % (410/450) were assigned a score of 1 and 8.9 % (40/450) were assigned scores of 2 or 3. The average time (in seconds) required for a peer review was 60.4 s (min. 5 s, max. 245 s). The reviewer with the greatest clinical experience needed significantly less time for reviewing the reports than the two reviewers with less clinical expertise (p < 0.05). Average review times were longer for discrepant ratings with a score of 2 or 3 (p < 0.05). The total time requirement calculated for reviewing all 5 types of examination for one year would be more than 1200 working hours. CONCLUSION A retrospective peer review of reports of radiological examinations using the RADPEER system requires considerable human resources. However, to improve quality, it seems feasible to peer review at least a portion of the total yearly reporting volume. KEY POINTS · A systematic retrospective assessment of the content of radiological reports using the RADPEER system involves high personnel costs.. · The retrospective assessment of all reports of a clinic or practice seems unrealistic due to the lack of highly specialized personnel.. · At least part of all reports should be reviewed with the aim of improving the quality of reports.. CITATION FORMAT · Maurer MH, Brönnimann M, Schroeder C et al. Time Requirement and Feasibility of a Systematic Quality Peer Review of Reporting in Radiology. Fortschr Röntgenstr 2021; 193: 160 - 167.
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- Martin H Maurer
- Department of Diagnostic, Interventional and Paediatric Radiology, Inselspital, Bern Universtity Hospital, University of Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Diagnostic, Interventional and Paediatric Radiology, Inselspital, Bern Universtity Hospital, University of Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Diagnostic, Interventional and Paediatric Radiology, Inselspital, Bern Universtity Hospital, University of Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Diagnostic, Interventional and Paediatric Radiology, Inselspital, Bern Universtity Hospital, University of Bern, Switzerland
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- Institute of Clinical Chemistry, Inselspital, Bern Universtiy Hospital, University of Bern, Switzerland
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- Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Charité University Medicine Berlin, Germany
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- Medical Department, Medical Strategy, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Switzerland
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Rosenkrantz AB, Fleishon HB, Hudgins PA, Bender CE, Duszak R. Characteristics of Radiologists' Clinical Practice Patterns by Career Stage. Acad Radiol 2020; 27:262-268. [PMID: 31076329 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2019.03.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2019] [Revised: 03/29/2019] [Accepted: 03/31/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE To assess characteristics of radiologists' clinical practice patterns by career stage. METHODS Radiologists' 2016 billed services were extracted from the Medicare Physician and Other Supplier Public Use File. Billed clinical work was weighted using work relative value units. Medical school graduation years were obtained from Medicare Physician Compare. Practice patterns were summarized by decades after residency. RESULTS Among 28,463 included radiologists, 32.7% were ≤10 years postresidency, 29.3% 11-20 years, 25.0% 21-30 years, 10.5% 31-40 years, 2.4% 41-50 years, 0.1% ≥51 years. Billed clinical work (normalized to a mean of 1.00 among all radiologists) ranged 0.92-1.07 from 1 to 40 years, decreasing to 0.64 for 41-50 years and 0.43 for ≥51 years. Computed tomography represented 34.7%-38.6% of billed clinical work from 1 to 30 years, decreasing slightly to 31.5% for 31-40 years. Magnetic resonance imaging represented 13.9%-14.3% from 1 to 30 years, decreasing slightly to 11.2% for 31-40 years. Ultrasonography represented 6.2%-11.6% across career stages. Nuclear medicine increased steadily from 1.7% for ≤10 years to 7.0% for 41-50 years. Mammography represented 9.9%-12.9% from 1 to 50 years. Radiography/fluoroscopy represented 15.1%-29.8% from 1 to 50 years, but 65.9% for ≥51 years. CONCLUSION The national radiologist workforce declines abruptly by more than half approximately 30 years after residency. Radiologists still working at 31-40 years, however, contribute similar billed clinical work, both overall and across modalities, as earlier career radiologists. Strategies to retain later-career radiologists in the workforce could help the specialty meet growing clinical demands, mitigate burnout in earlier career colleagues, and expand robust patient access to both basic and advanced imaging services.
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- Andrew B Rosenkrantz
- Department of Radiology, NYU Langone Medical Center, 660 First Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10016.
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- Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia; Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida
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- Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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Part-Time Pediatric Radiology: The Realities and Perceptions of Part-Time Employment in the Academic Setting. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2018; 211:971-977. [DOI: 10.2214/ajr.18.19922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Rosenkrantz AB, Wang W, Hughes DR, Duszak R. Generalist versus Subspecialist Characteristics of the U.S. Radiologist Workforce. Radiology 2018; 286:929-937. [DOI: 10.1148/radiol.2017171684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Perry RE, Parikh JR. Mentorship of Junior Faculty Members in Academic Radiology. J Am Coll Radiol 2017; 14:1341-1344. [PMID: 28579191 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2017.04.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2017] [Revised: 04/14/2017] [Accepted: 04/17/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Rachel E Perry
- Department of Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.
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Silver MP, Hamilton AD, Biswas A, Warrick NI. A systematic review of physician retirement planning. HUMAN RESOURCES FOR HEALTH 2016; 14:67. [PMID: 27846852 PMCID: PMC5109800 DOI: 10.1186/s12960-016-0166-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2016] [Accepted: 11/01/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Physician retirement planning and timing have important implications for patients, hospitals, and healthcare systems. Unplanned early or late physician retirement can have dire consequences in terms of both patient safety and human resource allocations. This systematic review examined existing evidence on the timing and process of retirement of physicians. Four questions were addressed: (1) When do physicians retire? (2) Why do some physicians retire early? (3) Why do some physicians delay their retirement? (4) What strategies facilitate physician retention and/or retirement planning? METHODS English-language studies were searched in electronic databases MEDLINE, Web of Science, Scopus, CINAHL, AgeLine, Embase, HealthSTAR, ASSA, and PsycINFO, from inception up to and including March 2016. Included studies were peer-reviewed primary journal articles with quantitative and/or qualitative analyses of physicians' plans for, and opinions about, retirement. Three reviewers independently assessed each study for methodological quality using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale for quantitative studies and Critical Appraisal Tool for qualitative studies, and a fourth reviewer resolved inconsistencies. RESULTS In all, 65 studies were included and analyzed, of which the majority were cross-sectional in design. Qualitative studies were found to be methodologically strong, with credible results deemed relevant to practice. The majority of quantitative studies had adequate sample representativeness, had justified and satisfactory sample size, used appropriate statistical tests, and collected primary data by self-reported survey methods. Physicians commonly reported retiring between 60 and 69 years of age. Excessive workload and burnout were frequently cited reasons for early retirement. Ongoing financial obligations delayed retirement, while strategies to mitigate career dissatisfaction, workplace frustration, and workload pressure supported continuing practice. CONCLUSIONS Knowledge of when physicians plan to retire and how they can transition out of practice has been shown to aid succession planning. Healthcare organizations might consider promoting retirement mentorship programs, resource toolkits, education sessions, and guidance around financial planning for physicians throughout their careers, as well as creating post-retirement opportunities that maintain institutional ties through teaching, mentoring, and peer support.
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- Michelle Pannor Silver
- Department of Anthropology/Health Studies, University of Toronto Scarborough Campus, 1265 Military Trail, Toronto, Ontario, M1C 1A4, Canada.
- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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- Department of Anthropology/Health Studies, University of Toronto Scarborough Campus, 1265 Military Trail, Toronto, Ontario, M1C 1A4, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Misono AS, Saini S, Prabhakar AM. Radiology Jobs: Uncovering Hidden and Not-So-Hidden Opportunities From the ACR Jobs Board. J Am Coll Radiol 2016; 13:471-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2015.09.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2015] [Revised: 09/09/2015] [Accepted: 09/09/2015] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Segovis CM, Jha S, Lall N. Radiology Residency Spots Should Be Drastically and Immediately Reduced. J Am Coll Radiol 2015; 12:1131-3. [PMID: 26439738 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2015.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2015] [Accepted: 04/08/2015] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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- Colin M Segovis
- Department of Radiology, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
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- Department of Radiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Radiology, University of Colorado, Aurora, Colorado
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Hunter TB, Weinstein RS, Krupinski EA. State Medical Licensure for Telemedicine and Teleradiology. Telemed J E Health 2015; 21:315-8. [DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2015.9997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Tim B. Hunter
- Arizona Telemedicine Program, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
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