Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology最新文献

{"title":"Recent trends in representation of female radiologists in radiology annual scientific meetings","authors":"Shakthi Kumaran Ramasamy MD ,&nbsp;Jung H Yun MD ,&nbsp;Rui Dai MD, PhD ,&nbsp;Shiyi Li MD ,&nbsp;Xiao Wu MD ,&nbsp;Rina Petek DO ,&nbsp;Elana Benishay MD ,&nbsp;Victoria Kim MD ,&nbsp;Tarig Elhakim MD ,&nbsp;Olga R Brook MD ,&nbsp;Gina Landinez MD ,&nbsp;Dania Daye MD, PhD","doi":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.030","DOIUrl":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.030","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>To evaluate the representation of women as speakers at U.S. radiology annual scientific meetings (ASM).</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This retrospective study analyzed speaker demographic data from the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) and American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) ASM between 2019 and 2022. Speaker gender was identified through publicly available profiles, and the percentage of female speakers was calculated for each year. Statistical significance of trends was determined using chi-squared tests, and linear regression analysis was employed to assess trends and to predict future representation.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>At the SIR ASM, female representation increased from 20.0 % (67 of 334 speakers) in 2019 to 26.5 % (90 of 340 speakers) in 2022. Chi-squared tests showed a statistically significant increase when adjusted for the percentage of female membership. At the ARRS ASM, female representation fluctuated, dropping from 36.6 % (104 of 284 speakers) in 2019 to 17.7 % (43 of 243 speakers) in 2020, then rising to 48.5 % (190 of 392 speakers) in 2022. A chi-squared test revealed significant variation in female representation across the years (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.0001).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>While both ASM showed an overall positive trend in female speaker representation, SIR demonstrated consistent increases, whereas ARRS exhibited significant fluctuations. Continued efforts in advocacy and targeted interventions are needed to sustain progress and address the gender gap in radiology.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51617,"journal":{"name":"Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology","volume":"54 1","pages":"Pages 92-96"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142721948","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Gender equality in radiology: 3 steps worth taking","authors":"Shelby R. Breit MD,&nbsp;Madisen R. Burns MD,&nbsp;Leah E. Waldman MD,&nbsp;Robert J. French Jr. MD","doi":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.037","DOIUrl":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.037","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Despite many advancements in gender equality in multiple professions, radiology continues to struggle with disparities in representation. This paper proposes a threestep approach to further address the gender equality issue within radiology, focusing on early exposure, dispelling misconceptions and promoting early and meaningful female mentorship.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51617,"journal":{"name":"Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology","volume":"54 1","pages":"Pages 28-29"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142720112","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"What deters women from pursuing careers in interventional radiology: Factors associated with medical trainees decisions to pursue careers in IR","authors":"Krishnaveni Parvataneni ,&nbsp;Regina Tamposi MD, MBA ,&nbsp;Nathaniel Mercaldo PhD ,&nbsp;Meredith J. Englander MD ,&nbsp;Shellie Josephs MD ,&nbsp;Monica Uceda MD ,&nbsp;Natosha Monfore DO ,&nbsp;Dania Daye MD, PhD","doi":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.023","DOIUrl":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.023","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>The purpose of this study is to understand the factors influencing a medical trainee's decision to pursue a career in Interventional Radiology (IR), and thereby to inform strategies to support the recruitment and retention of women in IR.</div></div><div><h3>Materials and methods</h3><div>Between April and August 2018, a 20-item survey was sent to all members of the Society of Interventional Radiology's Resident, Fellow, and Student section (SIR-RFS). Survey-weighted logistic regression models were constructed to quantify the association between key survey items and gender. Odds ratios and their 95% confidence intervals were computed to summarize each association. False-discovery rate adjusted p-values were computed to account for multiple comparisons.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The survey had 567 respondents, corresponding to a 21% response rate. 51% of respondents were medical students, and 49% were radiology residents and fellows. Women comprised 26% of respondents. Women respondents were less likely to be interested in pursuing careers in IR (OR 1.73; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.09-2.75; p=0.021, p_FDR=0.104). Factors that women cited as deterrents to pursuing a career in IR included a desire to become pregnant (OR 4.80; 95%CI: 3.27-7.05; p/p_FDR&lt;0.001), a concern for gender-related bias (OR 12.13; 95%CI: 8.01-18.38; p/p_FDR &lt;0.001), a concern for ethnicity-related bias (OR 2.07; 95%CI: 1.38-3.09; p&lt;0.001, p_FDR=0.004), a concern for sexual-orientation related bias (OR 1.75; 95%CI: 1.04-2.93, p=0.035, p_FDR=0.123), and lack of opportunity for professional advancement (OR 0.56; 95%CI: 0.38-0.84); p=0.006; p_FDR=0.039).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Women trainees are less interested in pursuing careers in IR, citing a desire to have kids and gender-related bias as leading deterrents. Implementing interventions that target these disincentives will help support the recruitment and retention of women in IR.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51617,"journal":{"name":"Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology","volume":"54 1","pages":"Pages 70-74"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142721944","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Stepping out of the darkroom and into the spotlight: Using social media (SoMe) to find your passion and purpose in radiology","authors":"Tiffany Chan MD ((@doctor.chanimal)) ,&nbsp;Robyn Roth MD ((@theboobiedocs))","doi":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.11.002","DOIUrl":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.11.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Recent studies showed that more than 50 % of Americans ages 18-49 turn to social media (SoMe) for health information, with one-third citing TikTok as their main source of health information, and that number is likely growing.<span><span>¹</span></span>^,<span><span>²</span></span> Due to the large potential international reach at the push of a button, SoMe has the potential to be a powerful tool in healthcare and radiology and is changing the way radiologists educate, network, and disseminate information, for better or for worse. With the rise in SoMe, many Radiologists are stepping out of the darkroom and into the SoMe spotlight to network, educate, collaborate, advocate, combat misinformation, and reach a larger, younger audience. In this article, we will provide an overview of SoMe use in Radiology, pros and cons, things to consider before starting a professional SoMe account, lessons learned from our own popular Radiology SoMe platforms, and tips to anyone interested in starting.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51617,"journal":{"name":"Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology","volume":"54 1","pages":"Pages 20-24"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142722021","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Canadian Radiology Women: Fostering Community and Inclusivity in Radiology","authors":"Kaitlin M. Zaki-Metias MD, FRCPC ,&nbsp;Sabrina R. Fitzgerald MD ,&nbsp;Kiana Lebel MD ,&nbsp;Daria Manos MD, FRCPC ,&nbsp;Charlotte J. Yong-Hing MD, FRCPC","doi":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.026","DOIUrl":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.026","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>As the landscape of equity, diversity, and inclusion continues to evolve in radiology, women in radiology societies are playing a pivotal role in networking, communitybuilding, and mentorship. In Canada, Canadian Radiology Women (CRW) has developed from a social media initiative to a community of supportive female and nonbinary radiologists, sharing resources and providing mentorship to colleagues and trainees. This editorial describes the evolution of CRW and the impact on the Canadian radiology community over the past seven years.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51617,"journal":{"name":"Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology","volume":"54 1","pages":"Pages 32-34"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142722023","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Catalyzing Increased Representation of Women in Radiology: Role of Radiology Interest Groups","authors":"Aleena Malik ,&nbsp;Sonali Sharma ,&nbsp;Kaitlin Zaki-Metias MD FRCPC ,&nbsp;Charlotte J. Yong-Hing MD FRCPC ,&nbsp;Faisal Khosa MD, MBA, TI, FFRRCSI, FRCPC, DABR, FACR","doi":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.018","DOIUrl":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.018","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Radiology Interest Groups (RIGs) in medical education are a catalyst for enhancing the appeal of the discipline and catapulting professional development of medical students. Despite the growing number of women amongst medical school graduates, a significant gender disparity persists in radiology, partly due to obstacles including limited exposure, lack of role models and mentors. This article evaluates the role of RIGs in bridging the gender gap and highlights the challenges women medical students face and proposes targeted initiatives to promote their participation in RIGs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51617,"journal":{"name":"Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology","volume":"54 1","pages":"Pages 16-19"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142722020","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessing and improving women representation in radiology leadership positions","authors":"Sonali Sharma ,&nbsp;Aleena Malik ,&nbsp;Jessica Matschek ,&nbsp;Kaitlin M. Zaki-Metias MD ,&nbsp;Rushali Gandhi ,&nbsp;Charlotte J. Yong-Hing MD FRCPC ,&nbsp;Faisal Khosa MD, MBA, TI, FFRRCSI, FRCPC, DABR, FACR","doi":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.021","DOIUrl":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.021","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Gender representation remains a critical issue in professions, especially within medical specialties like radiology, where the representation of women in leadership roles significantly lags. Despite a promising increase in women physicians in Canada, reaching 42.7% by 2019, radiology showcases a stark gender disparity, particularly in leadership positions. This article examines the barriers hindering women's advancement in radiology and proposes actionable solutions to cultivate a more equitable environment. It highlights the underrepresentation of women in radiology leadership across the United States and Canada, with women holding significantly fewer senior academic positions and leadership roles. Key barriers include a lack of women role models, gender-based obstacles in research opportunities, and by design discriminatory practices. Solutions proposed include the establishment of mentorship programs, and inclusive policies at multiple organizational levels such as at the level of trainees, faculty and leadership positions including chair of the department. Additionally, policies and initiatives centred on education and training in unconscious bias, the creation of professional groups for women in radiology, and interventions to address unsafe work environments.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51617,"journal":{"name":"Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology","volume":"54 1","pages":"Pages 4-10"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142722004","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"“Equal pay for equal work”: Exploring the gender pay gap in radiology","authors":"Ali A. Ibrahim MD,&nbsp;Pauravi Vasavada MD,&nbsp;Inas Mohamed MD","doi":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.015","DOIUrl":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.015","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Among the enduring disparities confronting the United States is the gender pay gap. Women experience lower wages than their male peers in nearly every major occupation, including medicine, and this further underscores how gender-based inequities within the practice of radiology are wide regarding pay, promotion opportunities, and leadership representation in diagnostic and interventional radiology. This review article analyzes the historical and current data for the gender pay gap in radiology relative to other medical specialties, as well as the influence of other intersecting factors, such as race or ethnicity. The manuscript identifies key root causes of the pay discrepancies, including underrepresentation of women in leadership positions, deeply held biases, stereotypes, and inequities in promotion practices. Several strategies have been explored to tackle these challenges, encompassing enhancing pay transparency, reinforcing the commitments of institutions to pay equity, and advocating for systemic changes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51617,"journal":{"name":"Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology","volume":"54 1","pages":"Pages 115-120"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142721952","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Online radiology teaching for doctors in a university setting: an Australian experience","authors":"Dr Sally L. Ayesa MBBS, MSc, FRANZCR, FAANMS ,&nbsp;Adjunct Prof Annette G. Katelaris MBBS, MPH, FRACGP ,&nbsp;Prof Patrick Brennan PhD ,&nbsp;Prof Stuart M. Grieve BSc, MBBS, DPhil (Oxon), FRANZCR","doi":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.038","DOIUrl":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.038","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Imaging Surgical Patients (ISP) and Essential Imaging for Clinicians (EIC) are online medical imaging units of study for non-radiologist medical practitioners within the Master of Surgery and Master of Medicine programs at the University of Sydney. This paper presents the findings of evaluations of the coursework associated with these units.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>ISP and EIC were reviewed after successful delivery of 8 and 4 semesters, respectively. Reflection and analyses were drawn from the educational team's experiences, formal student feedback, and cohort demographic data in the context of changes made to the units' structure, content, and assessment activities.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>From 2016 to 2022, 568 students completed ISP, and 108 completed EIC from 2019-2022. For ISP, course revisions were progressively made to prioritise imaging skills and clinically significant knowledge, to balance the course load against the busy clinical lives of the students, and to offer a flexible learning experience that could be tailored to clinical interests. The design and delivery of EIC were informed by experiences delivering ISP, including the importance of clear learning outcomes and stakeholder consultation. Student and faculty engagement in an online learning environment presents an ongoing challenge. Both units continue to attract strong enrolments within their respective programs.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>ISP and EIC are unique Master-level units of study for medical practitioners in the Australian tertiary setting, given that their sole focus is improving non-radiologist clinicians' medical imaging knowledge and skills. By prioritising high-yield and clinically relevant learning experiences, the educational team hopes that engagement with radiology as a specialty will benefit from these units' continued delivery and refinement.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51617,"journal":{"name":"Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology","volume":"54 2","pages":"Pages 137-142"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142666742","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Gender disparity among top North American medical schools and their affiliated radiology departments","authors":"Shukria Ahmadi HBSc ,&nbsp;Ishraq Joarder HBSc ,&nbsp;Lara K Rotter MD ,&nbsp;Mehwish Hussain ,&nbsp;Charlotte J Yong-Hing MD ,&nbsp;Stacy E. Smith MD ,&nbsp;Faisal Khosa MD, MBA, TI, FFRRCSI, FRCPC, FACR","doi":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.028","DOIUrl":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2024.10.028","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>This study aimed to evaluate the degree of gender disparity in leadership positions at the top 25 medical schools in North America compared to their affiliated radiology departments.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>The academic rank and leadership appointment of medical school and radiology faculty were obtained from publicly available official websites between June-November 2022. Gender was determined using self-identified pronouns on website biographies. Alternatively, gender API software was used. Finally, SCOPUS Elsevier was used to extract research output metrics including publication counts, citations, and h-indices. Statistical analysis was conducted using the IBM SPSS Statistics version 25 software.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>2216 individuals across 25 medical schools were included in this study. 1301 (58.7 %) were part of the medical school and 915 (41.3 %) were part of the affiliated radiology departments. Additionally, 1575 (71.1 %) were identified as men and 641 (28.9 %) as women. Rank biserial correlations showed a significant association between higher academic rank and male gender (<em>r_pb</em> = 0.143, <em>p</em> &lt; 0.001) regardless of affiliation (medical school leadership versus radiology faculty); this disparity was largest at the highest academic ranks. Male gender was associated with higher research productivity relative to female gender regardless of affiliation (<em>p &lt;</em> 0.001). There were minimal statistical differences in leadership positions between genders, however the proportion of men holding the position of dean was two times higher than women.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The underrepresentation of women in academic medicine is prevalent in the top-ranking medical institutions in North America and disproportionately involves senior academic ranks and leadership positions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51617,"journal":{"name":"Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology","volume":"54 1","pages":"Pages 75-80"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142721945","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}