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U.S. radiologists' satisfaction in their profession.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  7862958     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
PURPOSE: To determine characteristics associated with differences among radiologists in professional satisfaction and the effect of satisfaction on career plans. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The American College of Radiology surveyed 2,804 radiologists and nuclear medicine specialists in the United States. Single-variable and multivariate analyses were performed. RESULTS: Sixty-five percent of radiologists were currently satisfied with their profession; 31% were more satisfied than they were 5 years ago, 32% felt the same, and 37% were less satisfied. Current satisfaction was most likely for radiologists with a diagnostic radiology subspecialty, board certification, age over 45 years, an academic practice, a salaried position, a full-time practice, urban location, and location in the West. Professional satisfaction relative to that 5 years ago was particularly high for (among others) young radiologists. Poorly satisfied radiologists were more likely to plan a career change and eventual part-time work. Female radiologists were as satisfied as males. CONCLUSION: This study identifies sources of radiologists satisfaction and dissatisfaction and effects of satisfaction on career plans.
Authors:
W C Chan; J H Sunshine; J B Owen; K A Shaffer
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Radiology     Volume:  194     ISSN:  0033-8419     ISO Abbreviation:  Radiology     Publication Date:  1995 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1995-03-21     Completed Date:  1995-03-21     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0401260     Medline TA:  Radiology     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  649-56     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Research Department, American College of Radiology, Reston, VA 22091.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Aged
Attitude of Health Personnel*
Career Mobility
Female
Humans
Job Satisfaction*
Male
Middle Aged
Multivariate Analysis
Nuclear Medicine / statistics & numerical data*
Physicians, Women / psychology*
Professional Practice / statistics & numerical data
Professional Practice Location
Questionnaires
Radiology / statistics & numerical data*
Socioeconomic Factors
United States

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