Canadian diagnostic radiology manpower 1982.

By accurate count there were 1 417 Canadian diagnostic radiologists in active practice in 1982 compared with 1 293 in 1977. Between 1966 and 1975 an average of 69 were certified each year by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, while between 1970 and 1979 the number had fallen to an average of 59, with about four more entering practice following certification in Quebec or by recognition of American or British qualifications. The age of radiologists has risen and a larger proportion are women. Comparison with other data indicates that Canadian radiology manpower is now in balance. Continuation of manpower monitoring is necessary as a potential shortage of radiologists may occur because of the reduced number being trained, of physician immigration restrictions, of moderately less career-time in the work force on the part of women radiologists, of further advances in imaging technology, and of the demands of interventional radiology.

Education and practice location of Canadian diagnostic radiologist.

At the 1977 Annual Meeting of The Canadian Association of Radiologists, a survey of all practicing diagnostic radiologists was made. Information was also obtained from Royal College and Corporation Professionnelle records. The medical school, postgraduate program, and present location of practice were established for over 98% of active radiologists. This information has been collected to assist program directors, medical faculties, provincial governments, and radiologists in recognizing manpower needs.

A census of residents in Canadian hospitals approved for training by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, April 1965.

A census taken in April 1965 revealed that there were 3162 residents training in Canadian hospitals approved by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Thirty-one of the 151 approved hospitals had no residents in training, and another 43 hospitals each having 20 or more residents accounted for 85% of all residents training in Canada. Fifty-seven per cent of the residents in Canada were Canadian citizens, 19% were landed immigrants, and 24% were foreign trainees. Major teaching hospitals contained 65% of all residents; 70% of Canadian graduates and 60% of non-Canadian graduates were training in major teaching hospitals. Hospitals approved for full training in the specialty of the trainee contained 57% of all residents; 64% of Canadian graduates and 48% of foreign graduates were in such hospitals.