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To evaluate historical trends, systemic pressures, and technological shifts shaping the modern US radiologist workforce and propose strategies to mitigate ongoing shortages.

December 18, 2024American Journal of Roentgenology

The U.S. Radiologist Workforce: AJR Expert Panel Narrative Review

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ARAnna RozenshteinWestchester Medical Center LFLaura FindeissEmory University MWMonica J. WoodMount Auburn Hospital

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Narrative review reveals worsening supply-demand mismatches and burnout across the US radiologist workforce, highlighting the need for technological innovation and training reform.

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To evaluate historical trends, systemic pressures, and technological shifts shaping the modern US radiologist workforce and propose strategies to mitigate ongoing shortages.
Expert panel narrative review evaluating historical workforce cycles, policy shifts, resident education trends, and modern practice environments in the United States.
Assessment of emerging technological integration, specifically the disruptive effects and clinical potential of artificial intelligence tools.
Identified major workforce stressors including persistent supply-demand imbalances, policy shifts, and rising levels of radiologist burnout and turnover.
Highlighted downstream strains on residency training alongside challenges in integrating artificial intelligence into clinical practice while preserving professional autonomy.
Recommended multi-pronged adaptations focused on optimizing imaging utilization, tapping underutilized workforce reserves, and embracing technological innovation.

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Rozenshtein et al. (2024) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a10fe4157ab95e9a3ee33fd https://doi.org/10.2214/ajr.24.32085

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Narrative review reveals worsening supply-demand mismatches and burnout across the US radiologist workforce, highlighting the need for technological innovation and training reform.

The U.S. Radiologist Workforce: AJR Expert Panel Narrative Review

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