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1Department of Radiology, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand. benmcg@gmail.com
Abstract:
A survey of trainees on the RANZCR training programme was carried out regarding their training in and attitudes towards interventional radiology. There was a 37% response rate with 132 respondents. Approximately 60% of trainees are moderately or strongly interested in interventional radiology. Factors involved in deciding on interventional radiology as a career are discussed, as is the current level of interventional training in Australasia. The idea of a separate interventional radiology stream was met with moderate support. Early training involvement, a more rigorous training programme and providing a high-quality service were identified as the most important factors in improving and maintaining standards in interventional radiology.
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