Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR
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The selection of neuroradiology fellows who will start on July 1, 2005, marked the fourth year in which program directors in neuroradiology used the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) as the selection modality. The aim of this study was to investigate fellowship candidates' views regarding the match process. ⋯ The majority of fellowship candidates felt that the match system for selection is a fair process and were satisfied with the outcome. However, the perceived disadvantages produced tepid (54.5%) support for the continuation of the match. Program directors in neuroradiology and other radiologic subspecialties should consider the data provided in this article in deciding the future selection process.
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Varicose vein management presents an exciting opportunity for the expansion of the interventional components of many practices. Although vein practice development has been addressed by other specialists, concerns unique to radiologists have only lately become important. ⋯ Success depends on appropriate business planning, clinical and administrative infrastructure, and intelligent marketing. This article describes requisites for the successful development of a phlebology practice by a radiology group.
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The Diagnostic Radiology Residency Review Committee gives citations when a program is out of compliance with the residency program requirements of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Several common and some serious citations can be avoided with proactive planning by residency program directors and chairs to be in compliance. These citations include a low American Board of Radiology pass rate, a low faculty/resident ratio, a lack of timely resident evaluations, a lack of written annual evaluations of faculty members, a lack of evaluation of program curriculum and rotation objectives, inadequate faculty teaching and supervision, inadequate faculty scholarly activity, and night floats that may interfere with education.