The Growth of Academic Radiation Oncology: A Survey of Endowed Professorships in Radiation Oncology
- Radiation Oncology, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO (United States)
- American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology and Society of Chairmen of Academic Radiation Oncology Programs, Fairfax, VA (United States)
Purpose: The academic health of a medical specialty can be gauged by the level of university support through endowed professorships. Methods and Materials: We conducted a survey of the 86 academic programs in radiation oncology to determine the current status of endowed chairs in this discipline. Results: Over the past decade, the number of endowed chairs has more than doubled, and it has almost tripled over the past 13 years. The number of programs with at least one chair has increased from 31% to 65%. Conclusions: Coupled with other indicators of academic growth, such as the proportion of graduating residents seeking academic positions, there has been clear and sustained growth in academic radiation oncology.
- OSTI ID:
- 21281972
- Journal Information:
- International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics, Vol. 74, Issue 2; Other Information: DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2009.01.067; PII: S0360-3016(09)00202-8; Copyright (c) 2009 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0360-3016
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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