Results of the Association of Directors of Radiation Oncology Programs (ADROP) survey of radiation oncology residency program directors. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2009 Jun 01;74(2):327-37
Date
05/12/2009Pubmed ID
19427549DOI
10.1016/j.ijrobp.2008.12.079Scopus ID
2-s2.0-65449164335 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 12 CitationsAbstract
PURPOSE: To survey the radiation oncology residency program directors on the topics of departmental and institutional support systems, residency program structure, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) requirements, and challenges as program director.
METHODS: A survey was developed and distributed by the leadership of the Association of Directors of Radiation Oncology Programs to all radiation oncology program directors. Summary statistics, medians, and ranges were collated from responses.
RESULTS: Radiation oncology program directors had implemented all current required aspects of the ACGME Outcome Project into their training curriculum. Didactic curricula were similar across programs nationally, but research requirements and resources varied widely. Program directors responded that implementation of the ACGME Outcome Project and the external review process were among their greatest challenges. Protected time was the top priority for program directors.
CONCLUSIONS: The Association of Directors of Radiation Oncology Programs recommends that all radiation oncology program directors have protected time and an administrative stipend to support their important administrative and educational role. Departments and institutions should provide adequate and equitable resources to the program directors and residents to meet increasingly demanding training program requirements.
Author List
Harris EE, Abdel-Wahab M, Spangler AE, Lawton CA, Amdur RJMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AccreditationAdministrative Personnel
Curriculum
Data Collection
Education, Medical, Graduate
Financial Support
Internship and Residency
Personnel Management
Program Evaluation
Radiation Oncology
Time Factors
United States
