scholarly journals Radiation Oncology Workforce Recruitment Survey of 2000-2010 Graduates: Is There Need for Better Physician Resource Planning?

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. e52-e63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaun Loewen ◽  
Michael Brundage ◽  
Keith Tankel ◽  
Alysa Fairchild ◽  
Theresa Trotter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Oncology ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Fellowship Training ◽  
Specialty Training ◽  
New Graduates ◽  
Medical Graduates ◽  
Extended Training ◽  
Physician Resource ◽  
Radiation Oncologists ◽  
School Training

Purpose of the Study: To survey employment and training characteristics of Canadian radiation oncology training program graduates and foreign medical graduates with Canadian radiation oncology post-graduate education or specialist certification. Methods: A 38-question, web-based survey was distributed to radiation oncologists who completed specialty training between 2000-2010. Results: Out of 256 radiation oncologists contacted, 148 completed the survey (58% response rate). Thirty-two respondents (22%) were foreign MD graduates. One-hundred and fifteen respondents (78%) undertook fellowship training after residency. Many Canadian MD graduates (77%) and foreign MD graduates (34%) had staff positions in Canada, while 11% of all respondents had staff positions outside Canada, and 21% did not have a commitment for staff employment. Of the 31 respondents without a staff position, 22 graduated from Canadian residency training in 2009 or 2010, and 21 had completed medical school training in Canada. Conclusions: The majority of respondents were successful in securing staff positions in Canada. A sizeable proportion extended training with fellowships. New graduates may have more difficulty in finding Canadian staff positions in radiation oncology in the near future. Implications for specialty training programs and for an improved national strategy for physician resource planning are discussed.

scholarly journals The Application and Development of Deep Learning in Radiotherapy: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. 153303382110163
Author(s):  
Danju Huang ◽  
Han Bai ◽  
Li Wang ◽  
Yu Hou ◽  
Lan Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Deep Learning ◽  
Radiation Oncology ◽  
Clinical Work ◽  
Radiation Oncologists ◽  
Basic Concepts ◽  
Further Development

With the massive use of computers, the growth and explosion of data has greatly promoted the development of artificial intelligence (AI). The rise of deep learning (DL) algorithms, such as convolutional neural networks (CNN), has provided radiation oncologists with many promising tools that can simplify the complex radiotherapy process in the clinical work of radiation oncology, improve the accuracy and objectivity of diagnosis, and reduce the workload, thus enabling clinicians to spend more time on advanced decision-making tasks. As the development of DL gets closer to clinical practice, radiation oncologists will need to be more familiar with its principles to properly evaluate and use this powerful tool. In this paper, we explain the development and basic concepts of AI and discuss its application in radiation oncology based on different task categories of DL algorithms. This work clarifies the possibility of further development of DL in radiation oncology.

Online Bridging Program for new international palliative medicine fellows: development and evaluation

2021 ◽  
pp. bmjspcare-2020-002797
Author(s):  
Hanan Al-Mohawes ◽  
Madelaine Amante ◽  
Breffni Hannon ◽  
Camilla Zimmermann ◽  
Ebru Kaya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Medicine ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Fellowship Training ◽  
International Medical Graduates ◽  
Medical Graduates ◽  
Usability Tests ◽  
Online Format ◽  
The University

ObjectivesInternational medical graduates (IMGs) who pursue additional training in another country may encounter unique challenges that compromise their learning experience. This paper describes the development of an Online Bridging Program in the Division of Palliative Care at the University Health Network Toronto and examines its effectiveness in improving IMGs’ readiness for Canadian fellowship training.MethodsThe annual Online Bridging Program was developed to help new IMGs transitioning to Canadian palliative fellowship using Kern’s framework for curriculum development. Following a needs assessment, eight online modules with weekly live sessions were developed and underwent external content validation and usability tests. After each iteration, the programme was improved based on participant feedback. Evaluation was conducted first through an online survey immediately on completion of the programme and then through qualitative interviews 6 months into the fellowship. The interviews were analysed using Braun and Clarke’s model for thematic analysis.ResultsNine IMGs participated in the Online Bridging Program from 2018 to 2020. All nine participated in the survey and eight in the interviews. Responses to the online survey were almost unanimously positive, suggesting its effectiveness in assisting the IMGs’ transitions into fellowship. The interviews revealed four major themes: the importance of combining online modules and live sessions, reducing the fellows’ anxiety and easing the transition into their new role, an improved overall learning experience and recognising online format limitations.ConclusionThe Online Bridging Program effectively eased IMG palliative medicine fellows’ transition into training and enhanced their learning experience.

scholarly journals Effect of sex on specialty training application outcomes: a longitudinal administrative data study of UK medical graduates

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. e025004
Author(s):  
Katherine Woolf ◽  
Hirosha Jayaweera ◽  
Emily Unwin ◽  
Karim Keshwani ◽  
Christopher Valerio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sex Differences ◽  
Medical School ◽  
Administrative Data ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Primary Outcome Measure ◽  
Academic Attainment ◽  
Specialty Training ◽  
Medical Specialties ◽  
Medical Graduates ◽  
Training Programmes

ObjectivesTo examine sex differences in the specialty training recruitment outcomes of UK medical graduates; and whether sex differences were explained by prior academic attainment and previous fitness to practise (FtP) declarations.DesignRetrospective longitudinal cohort study.SettingAdministrative data on entrants to all UK medical schools from the UK Medical Education Database.Participants10 559 doctors (6 155; 58% female) who entered a UK medical school in 2007 or 2008 and were eligible to apply for specialty training by 2015.Primary outcome measureOdds of application, offer and acceptance to any specialty training programme, and on to each of the nine largest training programmes, adjusting for sex, other demographics, prior academic attainment, FtP declaration and medical school.ResultsAcross all specialties, there were no sex differences in applications for specialty training, but women had increased odds of getting an offer (OR=1.40; 95% CI=1.25 to 1.57; p<0.001) and accepting one (OR=1.43; 95% CI=1.19 to 1.71; p<0.001). Seven of the nine largest specialties showed significant sex differences in applications, which remained after adjusting for other factors. In the adjusted models, Paediatrics (OR=1.57; 95% CI=1.01 to 2.46; p=0.046) and general practice (GP) (OR=1.23; 95% CI=1.03 to 1.46; p=0.017) were the only specialties to show sex differences in offers, both favouring women. GP alone showed sex differences in acceptances, with women being more likely to accept (OR=1.34; 95% CI=1.03 to 1.76; p=0.03). Doctors with an FtP declaration were slightly less likely to apply to specialty training overall (OR=0.84; 95% CI=0.71 to 1.00; p=0.048) and less likely to accept an offer to any programme (OR=0.71; 95% CI=0.52 to 0.98; p=0.036), after adjusting for confounders.ConclusionsSex segregation between medical specialties is due to differential application, although research is needed to understand why men are less likely to be offered a place on to GP and Paediatrics training, and if offered GP are less likely to accept.

scholarly journals What motivated medical students and residents to become radiation oncologists in Japan?—Questionnaire report by the radiotherapy promotion committee of JASTRO

2020 ◽  
Vol 61 (5) ◽  
pp. 727-732
Author(s):  
Yuji Murakami ◽  
Shin-ei Noda ◽  
Yoshiomi Hatayama ◽  
Toshiya Maebayashi ◽  
Keiichi Jingu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Oncology ◽  
Clinical Training ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Radiology Department ◽  
New Members ◽  
Radiation Oncologists ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group A ◽  
To Come ◽  
Group B

Abstract This study aimed to clarify the motivations and timing of the decision to become radiation oncologists. Materials and methods: We conducted an online survey for new members of the Japanese Society for Radiation Oncology (JASTRO). Results: The response rate was 43.3%. Data of the 79 respondents who wanted to obtain a board-certification of JASTRO were analysed. We divided the respondents into two groups: Group A, those who entered a single radiation oncology department, and Group B, those who joined a radiology department in which the radiation oncology department and diagnostic radiology department were integrated. The most common period when respondents were most attracted to radiation oncology was “5th year of university” in Group A and “2nd year of junior residency” and “senior residency” in Group B. Furthermore, 79.5% of Group A and 40% of Group B chose periods before graduation from a university with a significant difference. The most common period when respondents made up their minds to become radiation oncologists was “2nd year of junior residency” in both groups. Internal medicine was the most common department to consider if they did not join the radiation oncology or radiology department. Conclusion: To increase the radiation oncologists, it is crucial to enhance clinical training in the fifth year of university for Group A and to continue an active approach to maintain interest in radiation oncology until the end of junior residency. In Group B facilities, it is desirable to provide undergraduates more opportunities to come in contact with radiation oncology.

scholarly journals Board-certified specialty training program in radiation oncology in a war-torn country: Challenges, solutions and outcomes

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. 46-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Layth Mula-Hussain ◽  
Akhtar N. Shamsaldin ◽  
Muthana Al-Ghazi ◽  
Hawzheen Aziz Muhammad ◽  
Shada Wadi-Ramahi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Radiation Oncology ◽  
Specialty Training ◽  
Specialty Training Program

Graduate medical education and effects on the recruitment of psychiatrists in Austria

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 535-535
Author(s):  
F. Friedrich ◽  
M.-T. Mczoch-Czerny ◽  
W. Spiegel
Keyword(s):  
Specialty Training ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical Graduates ◽  
Study Results ◽  
German Speaking ◽  
Medical Career ◽  
The One ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire ◽  
Medical Chamber

ObjectivesThe recruitment of medical graduates into and retention within the specialty will be one of the major problems confronting psychiatry.AimThe aim of the study was to explore how many physicians intended to be psychiatrists and how many of those physicians practising as psychiatrists originally desired this area of expertiseMethodsFor this cross-sectional survey, a self-administered questionnaire with 12 items was sent to all licensed physicians (n = 8127), based on the register of the Vienna Medical Chamber in June 2000Results2736 respondents (34%) completed the questionnaire validly. 50.3% (m: 43.2%; f: 58.6%) of all physicians in Vienna did not achieve their desired subject, whilst 86% of psychiatrists did so. These study results represent the highest percentage compared to other medical specialisations. Further, 6% of all physicians (m: 5%; f: 7%) initially defined psychiatry as their desired medical career regardless whether they attained this specialty later on or not. An average of 9% of all physicians changed their minds about their preferred specialty during their training.ConclusionsCompared with other specialties the average number of physicians who practice a specialty different from the one desired is low in psychiatry. We think that this fact constitutes a favourable aspect with regard to recruitment of graduates for specialty training in psychiatry. Data found in this survey are similar to other studies conducted in German speaking countries, when focussing on psychiatry as desired career.

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