How Competitive Is the Canadian Diagnostic Radiology Residency Match? Application and Matching Trends From 1991-2014

Abstract Purpose The study sought to evaluate application trends in Canadian diagnostic radiology residency programs and to assess the relative competitiveness of radiology as a specialty. Methods The Canadian Residency Matching Service Reports from 1991–2014 for Canadian graduates were used to extr...

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Published in:Canadian Association of Radiologists journal 2016-05, Vol.67 (2), p.105-111
Main Authors: Kenny, Stephanie A., MD, Esmail, Kaisra, MD, MSc, Hibbert, Rebecca M., MD, McInnes, Matthew D.F., MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Canada
Career Choice
Competitive Behavior
Correlation analysis
Education
Humans
Internship and Residency - statistics & numerical data
Postgraduate education
Radiology
Radiology - education
Residency training
Resident selection
Studies
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:Abstract Purpose The study sought to evaluate application trends in Canadian diagnostic radiology residency programs and to assess the relative competitiveness of radiology as a specialty. Methods The Canadian Residency Matching Service Reports from 1991–2014 for Canadian graduates were used to extract the total residency positions and radiology residency positions, number of applicants to all specialties and to radiology, number of first-choice radiology applicants, number of unmatched radiology positions, and number of positions and applicants to each specialty. Ratios were calculated: radiology positions to applicants and first-choice applicants, first-choice radiology applicants to applicants for all specialties, and training positions to applicants in each specialty. Data trends and correlation coefficients were analysed. Results The number of radiology residency positions offered increased, with strong positive correlation (r = 0.91, P  
ISSN:0846-5371
1488-2361
DOI:10.1016/j.carj.2015.09.004