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The Journey and Relevant Influences for the 15-month Pathway Addressing the Pediatric Radiology Workforce Shortage
Rebecca M Hansen1, Donald P Frush2, Melody D Fadell3
1University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Campus Box #7510, 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA. rebecca_hansen@med.unc.edu.
A new 15-month pediatric radiology pathway, approved by the American Board of Radiology (ABR), aims to address the declining number of pediatric radiology trainees. This accelerated certification aims to alleviate the pediatric radiologist workforce shortage.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Radiology
- Workforce Development
Background:
- A declining number of trainees is impacting the pediatric radiology subspecialty.
- A workforce shortage in pediatric radiology necessitates innovative solutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To detail the proposal, approval, and considerations of a new 15-month pediatric radiology pathway.
- To assess the potential impact of this pathway on addressing the pediatric radiologist shortage.
Main Methods:
- Survey data collected from pediatric radiology leadership (Society of Chiefs of Radiology at Children's Hospitals - SCORCH) and fellowship program directors.
- Discussion of survey results and open forum at the 2024 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting.
Main Results:
- Pediatric radiology leaders and program directors agreed that an accelerated pathway could help alleviate the workforce shortage.
- Stakeholders acknowledged that the new pathway would impact current diagnostic radiology resident training.
Conclusions:
- The American Board of Radiology (ABR) Board of Governors approved the 15-month pediatric radiology pathway.
- This new pathway presents a significant opportunity to address the pediatric radiologist workforce shortage and improve pediatric care.
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