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Resident satisfaction with radiation oncology training.
Awad A Ahmed1, Stephen J Ramey1, Mary K Dean1
1Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine/Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Florida.
Advances in Radiation Oncology
|September 11, 2018
Summary
Most radiation oncology residents are satisfied with their programs, but seniors report higher dissatisfaction. Constructive feedback can improve resident satisfaction and program experience.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Radiation Oncology Training
Background:
- Residency training environments vary, impacting resident satisfaction.
- Radiation oncology (RO) programs face unique challenges in resident training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine factors influencing program satisfaction among U.S. radiation oncology residents.
- To identify variables associated with resident satisfaction and likelihood of choosing an alternative program.
Main Methods:
- Anonymous internet-based survey distributed to U.S. RO residents in September 2016.
- Assessed program factors (workload, work-life balance, education) and resident factors (marital status, postgraduate year).
- Used binomial multivariable regression to analyze correlations with program choice satisfaction.
Main Results:
- 215 residents (29.3% of U.S. RO residents) completed the survey.
- 75.6% reported adequate work-life balance; 69.7% would choose the same program again.
- Senior residents were more likely to desire a different program (OR: 6.70), while those receiving constructive feedback were more satisfied (OR: 0.22).
Conclusions:
- Most radiation oncology residents are satisfied, but seniors show higher dissatisfaction.
- Incorporating constructive resident feedback may enhance program satisfaction.
- Further research should explore job market pressures affecting senior residents.
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