Radiology trainees in the UK and Ireland: academic background,publication rates and research plans |
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| Authors: | D M Mcweeney T W M Walker F J Gilbert P A Mccarthy |
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| Institution: | 1.Departments of Urological Surgery and;2.Departments of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University College Hospital, Newcastle Road, Galway, Ireland;3.Departments of Aberdeen Biomedical Imaging Centre, University of Aberdeen, Lilian Sutton Building, Foresterhill, Aberdeen AB25 2ZD, UK and;4.Departments of Department of Radiology, University College Hospital, Newcastle Road, Galway, Ireland |
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| Abstract: | To assess the level of achievement of current trainees, we investigated the academic qualifications, publication rates and future research plans of 240 radiology trainees in the UK and Ireland. All radiology trainees in the UK and Ireland were surveyed by a questionnaire enquiring about academic record and career ambitions. Our study shows that the level of academic achievement of radiology trainees is high, and provides interesting information concerning the current group of radiology trainees in these regions. It will be of interest both to radiology trainers and to doctors hoping to pursue a career in radiology. It also demonstrates that a potential recruitment crisis in academic radiology exists.To assess the level of achievement of current trainees, we investigated the academic qualifications, publication rates and future research plans of 240 radiology trainees in the UK and Ireland. Trainees interested in academia typically have experience of research, medical education or academic success. These factors were analysed in relation to radiology and the Walport report on future training of clinical academics. |
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