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Title: 2003 survey of Canadian radiation oncology residents

Abstract

Purpose: Radiation oncology's popularity as a career in Canada has surged in the past 5 years. Consequently, resident numbers in Canadian radiation oncology residencies are at all-time highs. This study aimed to survey Canadian radiation oncology residents about their opinions of their specialty and training experiences. Methods and Materials: Residents of Canadian radiation oncology residencies that enroll trainees through the Canadian Resident Matching Service were identified from a national database. Residents were mailed an anonymous survey. Results: Eight of 101 (7.9%) potential respondents were foreign funded. Fifty-two of 101 (51.5%) residents responded. A strong record of graduating its residents was the most important factor residents considered when choosing programs. Satisfaction with their program was expressed by 92.3% of respondents, and 94.3% expressed satisfaction with their specialty. Respondents planning to practice in Canada totaled 80.8%, and 76.9% plan to have academic careers. Respondents identified job availability and receiving adequate teaching from preceptors during residency as their most important concerns. Conclusions: Though most respondents are satisfied with their programs and specialty, job availability and adequate teaching are concerns. In the future, limited time and resources and the continued popularity of radiation oncology as a career will magnify the challenge of training competentmore » radiation oncologists in Canada.« less

Authors:
 [1];  [1];  [2];  [3];  [1]
  1. Department of Radiation Oncology, Cross Cancer Institute, Edmonton, Alberta (Canada)
  2. Department of Radiation Oncology, Vancouver Cancer Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia (Canada)
  3. CancerCare Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba (Canada)
Publication Date:
OSTI Identifier:
20698469
Resource Type:
Journal Article
Journal Name:
International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics
Additional Journal Information:
Journal Volume: 62; Journal Issue: 2; Other Information: DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2004.10.028; PII: S0360-3016(04)02819-6; Copyright (c) 2005 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); Journal ID: ISSN 0360-3016
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE; CANADA; MANPOWER; MEDICAL PERSONNEL; PLANNING; RADIOLOGICAL PERSONNEL; TRAINING

Citation Formats

Yee, Don, Fairchild, Alysa, Keyes, Mira, Butler, Jim, and Dundas, George. 2003 survey of Canadian radiation oncology residents. United States: N. p., 2005. Web. doi:10.1016/j.ijrobp.2004.10.028.
Yee, Don, Fairchild, Alysa, Keyes, Mira, Butler, Jim, & Dundas, George. 2003 survey of Canadian radiation oncology residents. United States. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrobp.2004.10.028
Yee, Don, Fairchild, Alysa, Keyes, Mira, Butler, Jim, and Dundas, George. 2005. "2003 survey of Canadian radiation oncology residents". United States. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrobp.2004.10.028.
@article{osti_20698469,
title = {2003 survey of Canadian radiation oncology residents},
author = {Yee, Don and Fairchild, Alysa and Keyes, Mira and Butler, Jim and Dundas, George},
abstractNote = {Purpose: Radiation oncology's popularity as a career in Canada has surged in the past 5 years. Consequently, resident numbers in Canadian radiation oncology residencies are at all-time highs. This study aimed to survey Canadian radiation oncology residents about their opinions of their specialty and training experiences. Methods and Materials: Residents of Canadian radiation oncology residencies that enroll trainees through the Canadian Resident Matching Service were identified from a national database. Residents were mailed an anonymous survey. Results: Eight of 101 (7.9%) potential respondents were foreign funded. Fifty-two of 101 (51.5%) residents responded. A strong record of graduating its residents was the most important factor residents considered when choosing programs. Satisfaction with their program was expressed by 92.3% of respondents, and 94.3% expressed satisfaction with their specialty. Respondents planning to practice in Canada totaled 80.8%, and 76.9% plan to have academic careers. Respondents identified job availability and receiving adequate teaching from preceptors during residency as their most important concerns. Conclusions: Though most respondents are satisfied with their programs and specialty, job availability and adequate teaching are concerns. In the future, limited time and resources and the continued popularity of radiation oncology as a career will magnify the challenge of training competent radiation oncologists in Canada.},
doi = {10.1016/j.ijrobp.2004.10.028},
url = {https://www.osti.gov/biblio/20698469}, journal = {International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics},
issn = {0360-3016},
number = 2,
volume = 62,
place = {United States},
year = {Wed Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 2005},
month = {Wed Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 2005}
}