Personal interest drives radiology residents to pursue fellowship

Personal interest, enjoyable rotations, and favorable work hours are key factors in U.S. diagnostic radiology residents making their decision to pursue fellowship, a study published January 19 in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology. Researchers led by Evan Hicks from the University of Arkansas also found that neuroradiology, musculoskeletal, and body imaging are the most popular specialties. However, they highlighted an increase in interest in breast radiology. “It is imperative to understand the factors which radiology residents deem significant when choosing fellowship and this can help programs adjust accordingly,” Hicks and colleagues wrote. Traditionally, many residents in diagnostic radiology pursue fellowship. However, with job market changes and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the profession, the Hicks team explored current trends in radiology fellowship choice. It analyzed factors influencing decisions made by radiology residents in pursuing a fellowship. The researchers collected survey data from 214 radiology residents, representing 4.6% of U.S. diagnostic radiology residents across 199 programs. They reported that the top fellowship choices included neuroradiology (20.5%), musculoskeletal imaging (17.3%), body imaging (16.8%), and breast imaging (16.4%). The breast imaging interest report is higher than previous studies, which show that 5-8% of graduating radiologists entered breast fellowship in the past. The study authors suggest...
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