Survey of UK radiology trainees in the aftermath of 'Modernising Medical Careers'.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Following implementation of Modernising Medical Careers (MMC) in the UK, potential radiology trainees must decide on their career and apply sooner than ever before. We aimed to determine whether current trainees were sufficiently informed to make an earlier career decision by comparing the early radiology experiences of Traditional and Foundation Trainees.

Methods

344 radiology trainees were appointed through MMC in 2007/08. This cohort was surveyed online.

Results

Response rate was 174/344 (51%). Traditional Trainees made their career decision 2.6 years after graduation compared with 1.2 years for Foundation Trainees (57/167, 34%). Nearly half of responders (79/169, 47%) experienced no formal radiology teaching as undergraduates. Most trainees regularly at

SUBMITTER: Mair G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3579711 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature