I am a rad resident and having difficulties with the work. I have no issues with procedural work and have passed my initial primary exams. However, I am consistently being ranked below the other registrars. The main complaints revolve around how I respond to on the spot questioning regarding radiodiagnosis and that I am not showing enough of a positive attitude. I still have a job but was advised that perhaps I should investigate a different specialty. I believe I can salvage my position but I was trying to work through the worst case scenario (ie. no position next year). I briefly thought about GP + some sort of procedural work since that would get me out and trained the fastest. Getting on with my life is a big priority since I am 10+ years older than the other residents. However, I don't want to make a mistake and regret the decision later. Life is too short.
I initially looked into rad onc but was first accepted into radiology. Rad onc was appealing in terms of the mixture of clinic work, planning etc. I am not sure about the greater focus on research but there are many appealing aspects vs. radiology. Avoiding the assembly line feel of reporting largest possible #s of studies for $ is one example. I have spent a little time in a rad onc clinic when investigating it as a possibility. I think that the issues I have with radiology will not be as apparent with rad onc.
I will have lost 2 years if I decide to attempt this switch. It is either that or struggle on in an environment where I am having difficulties. I have had excellent feedback in most of the other jobs I have worked at within medicine. My first tendency is to ignore the criticism and power on. However, I have to consider that the criticism when it comes from a PD and consider my options. I am just bouncing off ideas here and would like to hear any logical suggestions. Thanks.
I initially looked into rad onc but was first accepted into radiology. Rad onc was appealing in terms of the mixture of clinic work, planning etc. I am not sure about the greater focus on research but there are many appealing aspects vs. radiology. Avoiding the assembly line feel of reporting largest possible #s of studies for $ is one example. I have spent a little time in a rad onc clinic when investigating it as a possibility. I think that the issues I have with radiology will not be as apparent with rad onc.
I will have lost 2 years if I decide to attempt this switch. It is either that or struggle on in an environment where I am having difficulties. I have had excellent feedback in most of the other jobs I have worked at within medicine. My first tendency is to ignore the criticism and power on. However, I have to consider that the criticism when it comes from a PD and consider my options. I am just bouncing off ideas here and would like to hear any logical suggestions. Thanks.
