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The 2013 ACR Commission on Human Resources workforce survey
Edward I Bluth1, Hang Truong, Eugene Nsiah
1Department of Radiology, Ochsner Clinic Foundation and Professor, The University of Queensland School of Medicine, Ochsner Clinical School; Commission on Human Resources, ACR.
Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR
|October 5, 2013
Summary
The annual survey indicates stable demand for radiologists, with hiring numbers projected to match 2012 levels. While most residents will find positions, desired subspecialty or practice type may vary.
Area of Science:
- Radiology Workforce Analysis
- Medical Economics
- Physician Employment Trends
Background:
- The American College of Radiology (ACR) Commission on Human Resources surveys radiologists annually to assess the current workforce.
- This study focuses on the 2012-2013 radiologist hiring landscape.
Purpose of the Study:
- To understand the current workforce situation for radiologists.
- To project future hiring needs and identify in-demand subspecialties.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Practice of Radiology Environment Database (PRED) to identify 2,067 practice leaders.
- Administered an electronic survey to gather data on current employment, 2012 hires, and projected hiring for 2013 and 2016.
- Collected information on subspecialty areas driving hiring decisions.
Main Results:
- A 22% response rate represented 23% of U.S. practicing radiologists.
- The workforce comprises 54% in private practice and 46% employed elsewhere.
- 79% of radiologists are subspecialists, with interventionalists, neuroradiologists, and body imagers being most common.
- 1,407 radiologists were hired in 2012, with similar job opportunities projected for 2013 (1,526) and 2016 (1,434).
- General radiologists, interventionalists, breast imagers, neuroradiologists, musculoskeletal radiologists, and body imagers are in high demand for 2013.
Conclusions:
- Projected radiologist hiring demand for 2013 is comparable to 2012.
- Sufficient positions are expected for the approximately 1,200 annual residents completing training.
- Job availability may not align with residents' preferred subspecialty, geographic location, or practice setting.
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