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Current issues of interventional radiology in Canada: a national survey by the Canadian Interventional Radiology
Mark O Baerlocher1, Murray R Asch, Eran Hayeems
1School of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON. mark.baerlocher@utoronto.ca
Objective:
To determine current issues facing the field of interventional radiology (IR) in Canada.
Methods:
An anonymous online survey was emailed to all members of the Canadian Interventional Radiology Association. The survey was open for 1 month.
Results:
A total of 83 survey responses were received (of an estimated possible 233). Responses regarding demographics, aspects of practice, research, and IR trainee education were collected.
Conclusions:
Several issues were identified as pertinent to Canadian interventional radiologists, including a current and future drought of interventional radiologists, a lack of women in the profession, inadequate protected research time for those in academic practice, a lack of protected clinical time, concern regarding turf issues with other specialties, division between interventional and diagnostic radiology, and the ideal profile of the future interventional radiologist. The field of interventional radiology (IR) continues to develop, expand, and mature at a rapid pace. As the field is still relatively young, several issues are bound to arise. It is important therefore to stay abreast of the current trends and opinions of practitioners within the field.
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