PATHWAYS TO IMPROVED RADIOLOGIC RESEARCH - AN NIH WORKSHOP

In summary, the workshop recommended two years ofresearch training as being essential for radiologists to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to begin a successful research career in today's funding and academicenvironment. Many pathways can combine two years ofresearch training and provide fulfillment of existing requirements to achieve specialty certification and subspecialty credentialing. Departments of radiology supporting the beginning qualified investigator should allow him or her approximately 75% research time for the first three years ofthe academic appointment. Departmental research time accorded faculty members may best be concentrated on a fewindividuals, providing them sufficient time to be competitive for peer reviewed grants and enabling research advances to provide a solid foundation for the future of radiologic imaging. © Lippincott-Raven Publishers.