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Hiring by radiology groups in 1994
C H Deitch1, J H Sunshine, W C Chan
1Research Department, American College of Radiology, Reston, VA 22091, USA.
Purpose:
To assess the hiring activities of radiology groups in 1994 and changes between 1991 and 1994 in the employment market for diagnostic radiologists and radiation oncologists.
Materials And Methods:
Questionnaires about recruitment and hiring were mailed to a stratified random sample of radiology groups in the United States; 92% (341 groups) responded. Data were compared with a 1991 telephone survey that included responses from 150 radiology groups.
Results:
In 1994, radiology groups sought candidates for approximately 1,600 positions, a 29% decline from 1991. Fifteen percent of positions were in radiation oncology, 52% in general diagnostic radiology, and 33% in diagnostic subspecialties. As in 1991, groups filled three-fourths of their openings. The percentage of openings filled did not differ statistically significantly from one field or subspecialty to another.
Conclusion:
Available positions declined sharply. However, approximately 400 positions remained vacant at the end of the hiring season, with groups still actively recruiting for 75% of them. Employment is about equally difficult regardless of field.