Faculty of Radiation Oncology 2014 workforce census.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This paper reports the key findings of the Faculty of Radiation Oncology 2014 workforce census and compares the results with earlier surveys.

Methods

The census was conducted in mid-2014 with distribution to all radiation oncologists, educational affiliates and trainees listed on the college database. There were six email reminders and responses were anonymous. The overall response rate was 76.1%.

Results

The age range of fellows was 32-96 (mean = 49 years, median = 47 years). The majority of the radiation oncologists were male (n = 263, 63%). The minority of radiation oncologists were of Asian descent (n = 43, 13.4%). Radiation oncologists graduated from medical school on average 23 years ago (median = 22 years). A minority of fellows (n = 66, 20%) held

SUBMITTER: Leung J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5061100 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature