Abstract
Given the importance of access to key resources to ensure future academic success, we seek to describe what is currently provided to junior faculty in radiation oncology. We present descriptive analyses from a survey of academic radiation oncologists in the United States and Canada who were within 5years of board certification. We used a pretested questionnaire evaluating time, space, staff, start-up funding, and compensation. We surveyed 347 faculty, with a response rate of 64% (n=221). Respondents reported working an average of 56hours per week. Most respondents (59.2%) reported that that their research time was "poorly" or "not at all" protected. Most perceived adequate access to space (75.7%) and equipment (73.6%). A substantial proportion perceived inadequate or no access to support from grant administrators (47.9%) or statisticians (55.5%). A third (33.6%) reported having a research assistant, and 22.2% received start-up research funding. These findings suggest perceived needs for protected time, grants administration, and statistical support among junior faculty in radiation oncology.
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