Women In Radiology Research Articles

Celebrating the Achievements of Women Radiologists and Physicians

This Perspectives article highlights and celebrates a major change in radiology during my career: the increased number of women radiologists in the United States.

Charting a Professional Course: A Review of Mentorship in Medicine

Developing physicians require firm knowledge of the clinical science and technical procedures within their specialties, a knowledge base founded in residency and supplemented throughout training. However, the day-to-day practice of medicine demands the skillful balance of various leadership, administrative, educational, and research roles, and expertise that cannot be obtained from a textbook. This professional curriculum is increasingly being sought through mentorship, a relationship between a junior physician and an experienced advisor or mentor. The authors review the current literature for mentorship in medicine, including characteristics of successful mentors and their mentees, and the emerging role of formal institution-wide mentorship programs.

The American Association for Women Radiologists (AAWR): 25 Years of Promoting Women in Radiology

On the 25th anniversary of the American Association for Women Radiologists (AAWR), the association's accomplishments in promoting the careers of women radiologists were reviewed. Programs that feature opportunities for women to balance their careers and their personal lives have contributed greatly to promoting networking opportunities at national meetings. Highlights of women's accomplishments in national radiology organizations underline how far women have advanced in the specialty. Future initiatives for the organization center on increasing women's involvement in recruiting and mentoring other women in radiology.

Women Radiologists in the United States: Results from the American College of Radiology's 2003 Survey

Women Radiologists in the United States: Results from the American College of Radiology's 2003 Survey

Women Radiologists in the United States: Results from the American College of Radiology's 2003 Survey

To retrospectively evaluate data from the 2003 American College of Radiology (ACR) survey of diagnostic radiologists with regard to characteristics of women radiologists, their professional activities, and the practices in which they work. The authors analyzed nonindividually identified data from the ACR's 2003 Survey of Radiologists, a stratified random sample survey that guaranteed respondents confidentiality. A cover letter assured respondents that no individually identifiable information would be disseminated; to further enhance confidentiality, survey operations were conducted by a contractor rather than by the ACR itself. There was a 63% response rate, with a total of 1924 responses. Responses were weighted to make them representative of all radiologists in the United States. Two-tailed z tests of percentages and means and multiple regression analysis were used to compare information for women radiologists with that for men radiologists. Twenty-four percent of radiologists in training (residents and fellows) and 18% of posttraining, professionally active radiologists were women. Forty-one percent of posttraining, professionally active women were younger than 45 years in comparison with 29% of men (P = .004). Women radiologists were more likely to have fellowship training than men (69% vs 60%, P = .007), although they were less likely than men to have a subspecialty certificate (16% vs 27%, P < .001). Thirty-nine percent of women and 16% of men worked part-time (P < .001). Women were more concentrated in academia (22% vs 14%, P = .009) and breast imaging (27% vs 6%, P < .001) than their male peers but were underrepresented in interventional radiology (2% vs 13%, P < .001) and neuroradiology (3% vs 10%, P < .001). In situations where radiologists are likely to be practice owners, fewer women than men were owners (75% vs 91%) (P = .011). Women reported the same level of enjoyment of radiology as did men. Women radiologists differ from men in regard to age, fellowship training, full- versus part-time employment, academic versus nonacademic practice, subspecialty practice, and practice ownership.

American Association for Women Radiologists: Its Birth and 25 Years Later

American Association for Women Radiologists: Its Birth and 25 Years Later

Characteristics of women radiologists in the United States.

Although women radiologists are increasingly prevalent, ways in which they differ from other women physicians are poorly described. We compared women radiologists with women physicians in general to see if and how they differed in personal and professional traits. We analyzed data from the Women Physicians' Health Study, a nationally representative random sample (n = 4501 respondents) of personal and professional characteristics of women physicians in the United States. Radiologists (n = 163; 3.3% [weighted] of respondents) were more likely than were other women physicians to be conservative but were similar to other physicians in age, ethnicity, marital status, and personal health habits. Women radiologists were more likely to be board-certified and hospital-based, were not avid prevention counselors, and worked more hours than did other women physicians. Women radiologists had far higher incomes than other women physicians, but had less career satisfaction and less work control, and were more likely to feel overworked. Radiologists were also more likely than other physicians to report gender-based harassment while in medical school and postgraduate training, and more likely to report sexual harassment while in practice. Women radiologists are similar to other women physicians in some personal and professional characteristics but differ in some important and disturbing ways regarding professional experiences and satisfaction.

Pregnancy and maternity policies in radiology residencies: The 1993 survey of the american association for women radiologists

In the early 1980s, the American Association for Women Radiologists (AAWR) issued a recommendation that all radiology programs develop a written pregnancy and maternity leave policy for house staff. Recognizing that there are many individual and institutional variables, the AAWR chose not to recommend any specific policy, but it did emphasize the wisdom each department's developing a written policy that would be readily available to all house staff. In 1987, the AAWR surveyed both academic and private diagnostic radiology departments and 30 radiation therapy departments regarding pregnancy and maternity leave policies for house staff [1]. It was reported that many departments did not have formal policies then; 79 144 (55%) reported having policies, but only 16 examples written policies could be collected from the respondents. Furthermore, at 67% these institutions, the policy was available only on request by the house staff officer. The AAWR was concerned that their recommendation was infrequently carried out. Other official bodies had similar concerns and subsequently made their own recommendations. The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education urges that each resident be offered for acceptance a written agreement encompassing . . . benefits including . . . vacations, sick leave, hospital and health insurance [2]. The American College Radiology adopted a resolution in 1991 endorsing the development of a family leave policy integrated with disability and emergency leave policies consistent with applicable existing law. This policy shall be given to all applicants as an integral part their recruitment [3]. Given the interest in this issue expressed by these organizations, the AAWR felt that another sulwey would be timely. The results this survey are reported here. SURVEY RESULTS

How many radiologists will be needed in the years 2000 and 2010? Projections based on estimates of future supply and demand.

Predicting the appropriate number of diagnostic radiologists needed in the United States for the next decade is an important but difficult task. Previous attempts have been characterized by incomplete data, conflicting results, and ultimately, as the future revealed itself, erroneous conclusions [1-3]. Nonetheless, with major changes expected in health care, estimation of physician workforce needs is perhaps more critical than ever before. In this study, both the future supply of diagnostic radiologists and the demand for diagnostic radiology services in the United States were analyzed. Projected supply of diagnostic radiologists was calculated by using data about the number presently in practice, the current number of radiology residents, and the rate at which diagnostic radiologists leave the profession through either retirement or death. Demand for radiologic services in the future was evaluated by estimating effects of possible changes in population and demography, health care reform, technology, universal health insurance, and women in radiology.

Pregnancy and maternity leave: AAWR survey results.

In 1987 to obtain information regarding pregnancy and maternity leave policies in academic and private radiology departments, the American Association of Women Radiologists (AAWR) surveyed academic and private diagnostic radiology departments and academic radiation oncology departments in the United States and Canada. One hundred thirty-one diagnostic radiology departments and 30 radiation therapy departments responded to the questionnaire. Despite the increasing number of women entering the field of radiology, many departments do not have formal policies. Of those that do, there was a wide range of responses regarding details of maternity leave and duties during pregnancy. The AAWR recommends that every department develop a written pregnancy and maternity leave policy, which should be available to all current and prospective employees.

Distinguished Resident Award The American Association of Women Radiologists

Distinguished Resident Award The American Association of Women Radiologists

Advice for Young Women Radiologists Seeking Employment

Advice for Young Women Radiologists Seeking Employment

Women in radiology.

HomeRadiologyVol. 164, No. 1 PreviousNext Women in radiology.R G EvensR G EvensR G EvensPublished Online:Jul 1 1987https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.164.1.3588920MoreSectionsPDF ToolsImage ViewerAdd to favoritesCiteTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked In Article HistoryPublished in print: 1987 FiguresReferencesRelatedDetailsCited ByA Mentorship and Networking Group for Women in RadiologyLauren M.Ladd, Dana N.Bonaminio, Angela S.Gonda, Pauley T.Gasparis, W. LoganBell, Vasantha D.Aaron, Darel E.Heitkamp2017 | Journal of the American College of Radiology, Vol. 14, No. 7Recommended Articles RSNA Education Exhibits RSNA Case Collection Vol. 164, No. 1 Metrics Altmetric Score PDF download

The status of women radiologists: membership on editorial boards and participation in upper echelons of radiologic societies.

A study was undertaken to determine the role of women radiologists in organized radiology on a national level. Statistics relating to age and sex distribution of radiologists, editorial representation of women radiologists, and membership of women radiologists in upper echelons of radiologic societies were analyzed. In relation to their numbers, women radiologists were found to be under-represented in all categories studied; some possible contributing factors are noted. Greater participation of women radiologists should be supported and encouraged.

Pregnancy and women radiologists.

Concerns about conceptus exposure to ionizing radiation, the level of conceptus dose that is likely to result from the mother's occupation, precautions to insure low conceptus dose, and the effects of radiation on the conceptus are discussed as they relate to the woman radiologist, her career and possible pregnancy. The amounts of radiation per examination are tabulated for the various radiologic modalities, and a summary is given of exposure levels.

Women in Radiology

HomeRadiologyVol. 141, No. 2 PreviousNext ArticlesWomen in RadiologyTheodore A. TristánTheodore A. TristánTheodore A. TristánPublished Online:Nov 1 1981https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.141.2.547MoreSectionsPDF ToolsImage ViewerAdd to favoritesCiteTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked In Article HistoryPublished in print: Nov 1981 FiguresReferencesRelatedDetailsCited ByJournal of the American College of Radiology, Vol. 14, No. 3The American Association for Women Radiologists (AAWR): 25 Years of Promoting Women in Radiology 1Teresita L. Angtuaco, , Katarzyna J. Macura, , Ann M. Lewicki, , Melissa L. Rosado-de-Christenson, , and Carol M. Rumack, 1 March 2008 | RadioGraphics, Vol. 28, No. 2Recommended Articles RSNA Education Exhibits RSNA Case Collection Vol. 141, No. 2 Metrics Altmetric Score PDF download