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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Financial Planning
  • Radiology Residency

Background:

  • Financial security is vital for medical professionals, including radiology residents.
  • Discretionary income during residency necessitates informed investment strategies.
  • Understanding retirement plan offerings and participation is crucial for residents.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the prevalence of retirement plans offered to radiology residents.
  • To identify the types of retirement plans available to residents.
  • To determine the participation rates of radiology residents in retirement plans.

Main Methods:

  • Two surveys were administered via Qualtrics: one for program directors and one for radiology residents.
  • Surveys collected data on demographics, financial status, offered plans, and participation.
  • Chi-square analysis was used, with statistical significance set at P < 0.05.

Main Results:

  • 83.7% of 199 surveyed radiology residents participated in retirement plans.
  • University-based programs offered plans at higher rates (82.8%) compared to community (70%) and hybrid (53.8%) programs.
  • Most residents (94.3%) began investing in retirement plans by their first or second postgraduate year (PGY1/PGY2), with 403(b) being the most common plan.

Conclusions:

  • Radiology residents' participation in retirement plans increases when programs offer them.
  • Integrating financial education into radiology residency curricula can enhance residents' financial decision-making.
  • Proactive financial guidance can lead to improved long-term economic security for residents.