Summary of the 2022 ACR Intersociety Meeting
Bettina Siewert1, Michael A Bruno2, Howard B Fleishon3
1Associate Professor of Radiology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, and Department of Radiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts; Vice Chair of RSNA Quality Improvement Committee.
Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR
|April 30, 2023
Summary
Radiology faces significant workforce challenges, including burnout and moral injury, stemming from a mismatch between clinical workload and available radiologists. Solutions are needed to rebuild the specialty for a robust future.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Healthcare Management
- Medical Workforce
Background:
- The 2022 ACR Intersociety Committee meeting addressed critical issues facing radiology.
- Key stressors identified include the "Great Resignation," moral injury, and workforce shortages.
- These issues impact the long-term health and future of the radiology specialty.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and discuss the most pressing problems within the radiology specialty in 2022.
- To explore solutions for rebuilding radiology in the face of significant stressors.
- To foster collaboration among diverse radiology organizations.
Main Methods:
- Convened representatives from 29 radiology organizations, including subspecialties, radiation oncology, and medical physics.
- Included participants from academic and private practice settings.
- Held a 3-day meeting in Park City, Utah, in August 2022.
Main Results:
- The primary problem identified was a mismatch between clinical workload and the radiologist workforce.
- This mismatch contributes to high job turnover, burnout, and moral injury among radiologists.
- Lack of time for essential activities like teaching and research was also highlighted.
Conclusions:
- Addressing the radiologist workforce shortage and workload imbalance is crucial for radiology's future.
- Mitigating burnout and moral injury requires systemic solutions.
- Rebuilding radiology necessitates a collaborative approach among all stakeholders.
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