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Factors influencing selection of an interventional radiology training program
Raja S Ramaswamy1, Daniel Fung2, Tatulya Tiwari3
1Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University in St. Louis, Department of Interventional Radiology, 510 S Kingshighway Blvd, CB 8131, St. Louis, MO 63139, United States of America.
Clinical Imaging
|May 19, 2019
Summary
Medical students and residents both prioritize diverse case exposure in Interventional Radiology (IR) training. However, students value clinical experiences more, while residents focus on future job prospects.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Interventional Radiology Training
- Career Development
Background:
- Interventional Radiology (IR) is a rapidly growing medical specialty.
- Understanding trainee preferences is crucial for optimizing IR training programs.
- Factors influencing program selection can impact career trajectory and specialty satisfaction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and compare factors influencing Interventional Radiology training program choices.
- To analyze differences in program selection criteria between medical students and diagnostic radiology residents.
- To inform curriculum development and recruitment strategies for IR programs.
Main Methods:
- An online survey assessed 22 factors and demographics impacting IR program selection.
- Participants included medical students and diagnostic radiology residents interested in IR careers.
- Statistical analysis (unpaired two-sample t-tests) compared responses between groups.
Main Results:
- Both groups rated variety of IR cases as the most important factor.
- Medical students significantly prioritized mentor availability, inpatient consultation, outpatient clinics, and ICU rotations.
- Residents placed higher value on job placement success and spousal/partner opinions.
Conclusions:
- While core priorities align, distinct preferences exist between students and residents.
- Medical students emphasize clinical immersion, whereas residents focus on post-training career opportunities.
- These findings can guide program directors in tailoring recruitment and training.
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