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Call obligations in radiology residency: a survey
M W Budler1, C W McGuire, J K Holtz
1Department of Radiology, University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, Wesley Medical Center, 67208, USA.
Academic Radiology
|July 14, 2000
Summary
Residency call obligations vary by program type. University programs allow first-year residents to gain call experience with senior supervision sooner than private practice programs.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Radiology Residency Training
Background:
- Call responsibilities are a core component of resident training.
- Understanding variations in call assignment is crucial for program development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate initial call responsibility assignments in diagnostic radiology residency.
- To assess the impact of resident numbers on call duties.
- To compare call practices between university and private programs, and trauma center levels.
Main Methods:
- A survey was distributed to 203 diagnostic radiology residency programs.
- Data collection involved surveys sent to program directors and interviews with chief residents.
- Response rate was 49% (99 programs).
Main Results:
- 9% of programs reported increased call obligations due to fewer residents.
- First-year residents typically started call at 6 months, often with senior supervision.
- Private practice programs (48%) were more likely to have first-year residents take call alone earlier.
Conclusions:
- Call duties remain a fundamental resident responsibility.
- Significant differences exist in call practices between university and private residency programs.
- Trauma center level did not appear to be a major differentiator in call practices.