Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR
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To measure the impact of 1-year interventional fellowship training on fluoroscopic time and contrast media utilization in uterine artery embolization (UAE). ⋯ A significant (P < .05) training effect that is clinically relevant was demonstrated over the course of a yearlong interventional radiology fellowship program in performance of a standardized protocol for UAE. This data supports fellowship training as a basis for UAE credentialing and privileging.
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Performance measures in radiology play an increasingly significant role in health care quality assessment and now form the basis for a variety of pay-for-performance programs, including those administered by CMS. This article introduces the measure development process, beginning with topic selection, followed by measure development and testing, National Quality Forum endorsement, and implementation. Once implemented, measures may undergo further testing and be re-endorsed, modified, or retired. Radiologists should familiarize themselves with the measures relevant to their practice, develop ways to collect and report data efficiently, and implement the necessary practice changes to meet measure criteria and improve the quality of their practice.
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Interest in radiology as a career among US medical students has changed. The aim of this study was to investigate the recent and historical trends in residency applications and how they have affected competitiveness in obtaining a position. ⋯ Although radiology residency positions have continued to increase, interest among US seniors has dropped every year since 2009. The 2013 match was the least competitive since 1998. Over the past 3 years, the competitiveness of matching radiology on a supply-and-demand basis has been close to that of obstetrics and gynecology and anesthesiology.