2018 ACR Commission on Human Resources Workforce Survey
Claire E Bender1, Swati Bansal2, Darcy Wolfman3
1Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.
Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR
|February 13, 2019
Summary
The 2018 American College of Radiology (ACR) workforce survey indicates a stable radiology job market. Hiring plans for radiologists remain consistent, with high demand in breast imaging, neuroradiology, and interventional radiology.
Area of Science:
- Radiology Workforce Analysis
- Healthcare Human Resources
- Medical Practice Management
Background:
- The American College of Radiology (ACR) conducts annual workforce surveys to assess the composition of the radiology profession.
- Understanding workforce trends is crucial for strategic planning and addressing potential staffing shortages.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the current makeup of the radiology workforce.
- To identify hiring plans for new staff within radiology practices.
- To gain insights into the profession's dynamics.
Main Methods:
- Electronic surveys were distributed to leaders of radiology practice groups.
- Data collected included workforce composition by subspecialty, hiring numbers for 2017, and projected hiring for 2018-2019.
- Information on midlevel practitioner employment was also gathered.
Main Results:
- The survey represents 30% of all practicing radiologists in the U.S. (10,179 radiologists across 1,588 groups).
- Radiology workforce demographics (practice type, age distribution) have remained stable since 2012.
- Planned hires for 2018 range from 1,393 to 1,808 radiologists, with breast imaging, neuroradiology, and interventional radiology showing the greatest demand.
Conclusions:
- The 2018 ACR workforce survey presents a positive outlook for the radiology job market.
- The findings suggest continued opportunities for practicing radiologists seeking employment.
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