What's in a Name? Report of the ACR Task Force on General Radiology and Multi-Subspecialization
Jeffrey D Robinson1, Cathrine E Keller2, Paul A Larson3
1University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.
Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR
|January 31, 2022
Summary
The radiology community shows little interest in the "multispecialty radiologist" title. Proposed definitions for general, multispecialty, and subspecialized radiology roles aim to clarify practice and improve recruitment.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Medical Practice Management
Background:
- The American College of Radiology (ACR) established a task force to investigate the
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the concept and community interest in the
Main Methods:
- Conducted eight virtual meetings over 8 months.
- Analyzed data from the 2020 ACR Membership Tracking Survey.
- Reviewed current literature and collected anecdotal evidence.
Main Results:
- Found scant community interest and no agreed-upon definition for
Conclusions:
- Proposes clear definitions for general, multispecialty, and subspecialized radiologist roles.
- Recommends adoption of these terms to improve recruitment and data collection.
- Suggests adapting resident training and board examinations to support defined roles.
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