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Doctorally prepared R.T.s: a professional profile.

J S Legg1, T L Fauber

  • 1Department of Radiation Sciences, School of Allied Health Professions at Virginia Commonwealth University, USA.

Radiologic Technology
|February 24, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Doctorally prepared radiologic technologists reported significant personal and professional benefits from their advanced degrees. However, most were not employed in radiologic sciences or actively engaged in scholarly activities like publishing or grant writing.

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Area of Science:

  • Radiologic Technology
  • Higher Education
  • Professional Development

Background:

  • Doctoral degrees are increasingly pursued by professionals in various fields.
  • The specific demographic and scholarly profiles of doctorally prepared radiologic technologists remain underexplored.
  • Understanding this group is crucial for assessing the impact of advanced education in allied health professions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish the demographic and professional profiles of registered radiologic technologists with doctoral degrees.
  • To quantify the scholarly production of this specialized group.
  • To identify the perceived benefits of doctoral education among these technologists.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was distributed to registered radiologic technologists holding doctoral degrees.

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  • Data collected included demographic information, employment status, and self-reported scholarly activities (publications, grants).
  • Respondents also reported on personal and professional benefits derived from their doctoral education.

    • Main Results:

    • A majority of respondents (67%) were not employed within the radiologic sciences.
    • Most doctorally prepared technologists reported limited engagement in authoring journal articles, books, or submitting grant proposals.
    • Key benefits cited included enhanced self-fulfillment, increased professional respect, and improved occupational opportunities.

    Conclusions:

    • Doctoral education for radiologic technologists yields significant personal and professional advantages.
    • Despite the benefits, a substantial portion of doctorally prepared technologists are not practicing within their core field or actively participating in scholarly endeavors.
    • Further research is needed to explore career pathways and scholarly engagement for doctorally prepared professionals in radiologic sciences.