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Chertoff JD. Defining the Administrative Roles of Radiologists: Improving Retention and Combating Burnout. Acad Radiol 2023; 30:2734-2735. [PMID: 37758586 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2023.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Jocelyn D Chertoff
- Dept of Diagnostic Radiology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756.
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Zamora C, Huisman TAGM, Ho ML. Academic Onboarding: A Practical Guide for the Junior, Early Career Radiologist. Acad Radiol 2022; 29:1863-1868. [PMID: 35414474 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2022.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2021] [Revised: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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A career in academia can provide a long-lasting, stimulating and fulfilling experience. It is an opportunity for professional growth, teaching, generating knowledge, and personal fulfillment. Many academic institutions experience challenges with low faculty retention and professional engagement. Increased awareness of early career challenges and development of onboarding programs can facilitate the transition into academia and help increase short- and long-term job satisfaction. In this article, we review challenges that radiologists are likely to encounter in academic careers, and how they can maximize opportunities for professional development. We provide practical tips based on literature review as well as personal experience with the hope that they may have a positive impact on attrition rate.
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- Carlos Zamora
- Division of Neuroradiology (C.Z.), Department of Radiology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Edward B. Singleton Department of Radiology (T.A.G.M.H.), Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas; Division of Neuroradiology (M.L.H.), Department of Radiology, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.
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- Division of Neuroradiology (C.Z.), Department of Radiology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Edward B. Singleton Department of Radiology (T.A.G.M.H.), Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas; Division of Neuroradiology (M.L.H.), Department of Radiology, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
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- Division of Neuroradiology (C.Z.), Department of Radiology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Edward B. Singleton Department of Radiology (T.A.G.M.H.), Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas; Division of Neuroradiology (M.L.H.), Department of Radiology, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
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Catanzano T, Verma N, Sarkany D, Mohammed TL, Slanetz PJ. What's Next? - Career Conversations - Enlightening Decision Points for Every Career Stage. Acad Radiol 2022; 29:1617-1618. [PMID: 36210275 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2022.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Revised: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Tara Catanzano
- Department of Radiology, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School-Baystate, Springfield, Massachusetts.
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- Department of Radiology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Radiology, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Staten Island, New York
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- Academic Affairs, Department of Radiology, Boston University Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
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Ip IK, Giess CS, Gupte A, Eappen S, Healey MJ, Khorasani R. A Prospective Intervention to Reduce Burnout Among Academic Radiologists. Acad Radiol 2022; 30:1024-1030. [PMID: 35941005 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2022.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Revised: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES Few studies have examined what constitutes effective interventions to reduce burnout among radiologists. We compared self-reported burnout among academic medical center radiologists before and after a series of departmental initiatives intended to increase wellbeing and professional satisfaction. MATERIALS AND METHODS This Institutional Review Board-approved, prospective study took place 2017-2019 in a tertiary academic medical center. In pre- (2017) and post-intervention (2019) periods, we administered the previously-validated Stanford Physician Wellness Survey to faculty in our 11-division radiology department. Faculty rated their burnout level across 8 domains (professional fulfillment, emotional exhaustion, interpersonal disengagement, sleep difficulties, self-compassion, negative work impact on personal relations, organizational/personal values alignment, perceived quality of supervisory leadership). Between the two surveys, departmental initiatives focusing on culture, team building, work-life balance, and personal well-being were implemented (e.g., electronic medical record training, shorter work hours). Pre- and post-survey results were compared, using Whitney-Mann U test to calculate Z scores. RESULTS Faculty members rated lower professional fulfillment (Z-3.04, p=0.002), higher emotional exhaustion (Z=2.52, p=0.012), increased sleep-related impairment (Z=2.38, p=0.012), and reduced organizational/personal values alignment (Z=-4.10, p<0.0001) between the two surveys. No significant differences were identified associated with interpersonal disengagement (Z=1.82, p=0.069), self-compassion (Z=1.39, p=0.164), negative impact of work on personal relationship (Z=0.89, p=0.372) and perceived supervisory leadership quality (Z=0.07, p=0.942). CONCLUSION Despite numerous departmental initiatives intended to improve culture, workplace efficiency, work-life balance, and personal wellness, self-reported burnout was unchanged or worsened over time.Physician and employee wellness embedded into institutional culture maybe more effective than departmental improvement initiatives.
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Weinfurtner RJ, Lee A, Vincenti K, Gundry K, Hoyt T, Klein K, Merkulov A, Mullen L, O'Brien S, Roubein D, Tseng J, Margolies L. Mentorship Interest in Breast Imaging: Survey Results From the Society of Breast Imaging. JOURNAL OF BREAST IMAGING 2022; 4:161-167. [PMID: 38422426 DOI: 10.1093/jbi/wbab100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2021] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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OBJECTIVE This study assessed mentorship interest within the breast radiologist community to guide development of a mentorship program through the Society of Breast Imaging (SBI). METHODS A 19-question survey developed by the SBI mentorship committee was distributed electronically to its members March 16, 2021, to May 7, 2021, to gauge interest in forming a society-sponsored mentorship program. Responses were analyzed, with subgroups compared using chi-square analysis. RESULTS There was an 18% response rate (598/3277), and 65% (381/588) professed interest in an SBI-sponsored mentorship. Respondents were evenly distributed between academic (241/586, 41%) and private practice (242/586, 41%). Most were breast imaging fellowship-trained (355/593, 60%) and identified as female (420/596, 70%). For practice years, 50% (293/586) were late career (11+ years) with the remainder early-mid career (201/586, 34%) or trainees (92/586, 16%). For mentorship content areas, work/life balance was the most popular choice (275/395, 70%) followed by leadership (234/395, 59%). Most respondents were not currently mentors (279/377, 74%) or mentees (284/337, 84%). Those interested in a mentorship relationship were statistically younger (<45 years old, 234/381, 61% vs 31/207, 15%, P < 0.00001), female (289/381, 76% vs 123/207, 59%, P = 0.00003), academics (189/381, 50% vs 48/207, 23%, P < 0.00001), identified as a racial/ethnic minority (138/381, 64% vs 121/297, 15%, P < 0.00001), and fellowship-trained (262/381, 69% vs 88/207, 43%, P < 0.00001). CONCLUSION There is demand, especially among the society's young and minority members, for an SBI-sponsored mentorship program. Work/life balance and leadership were the most popular choices for guidance.
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- R Jared Weinfurtner
- Moffitt Cancer Center, Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology, Tampa, FL, USA
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- University of California, Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Medical Imaging of Lehigh Valley, Diagnostic Radiology, Allentown, PA, USA
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- Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Clinical Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Nashville, TN, USA
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- University of Michigan, Department of Radiology, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- University of Connecticut Health, Department of Radiology, Farmington, CT, USA
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- University of Pennsylvania, Department of Radiology, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- HSHS St. Mary's Hospital, Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Decatur, IL, USA
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- Stanford University, Department of Radiology, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Department of Radiology, New York, NY, USA
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Perez RM, Kagoma YK, Tan N. Lessons learned from radiology mentors. Abdom Radiol (NY) 2021; 46:5485-5488. [PMID: 34244832 PMCID: PMC8270765 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-021-03186-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Revised: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 06/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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As in any field, radiologists may face a number of challenges as they navigate their early careers. Because with experience comes wisdom, early-career radiologists may find helpful the advice and perspectives of mid- and late-career radiologists. The Society of Abdominal Radiology recognizes the value of this pool of knowledge and experience, prompting the establishment of the Early Career Committee. This group is designed to support early-career radiologists by sharing the experiences and insights of leaders in the field. In this series, the authors interview trailblazers Matthew S. Davenport, MD; Jonathan B. Kruskal, MD, PhD; Katherine E. Maturen, MD, MS; David B. Larson, MD, MBA; and Desiree E. Morgan, MD. This perspective explores a wide range of subjects, including personal values in medicine, the role of teleradiology, diversity of backgrounds in radiology, how to navigate workplace conflict, and lifelong learning in medicine. Beyond conveying these pearls of wisdom, the aim of this perspective is to highlight for early-career radiologists the value that mid- and late-career mentors can provide in navigating careers in medicine.
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