Academic medicine has been long associated with the notion that academic rank ought
to be tied to practice experience. Though promotion requirements vary markedly from
institution to institution, it's not hard to spot the trend that, on average, full
professors tend to be much older than assistant professors regardless of whether or
not they have published prolifically. Even the American College of Radiology (ACR)
recognizes the role of service, as ACR fellowship requires a minimum of 10 dues-paying
years, and contribution requirements decrease as the number of years of dues-paying
membership increases (
1
). In contrast, one can become a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics as soon
as one is board-certified. ACR members are essentially buying fellowship status through
time and annual dues paid.American College of Radiology. Application guidelines for fellow of the American College of Radiology. Available at: https://www.acr.org/-/media/ACR/Files/Member-Resources/FACR-Application-Guidelines.pdf. Accessed February 13, 2022.
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References
American College of Radiology. Application guidelines for fellow of the American College of Radiology. Available at: https://www.acr.org/-/media/ACR/Files/Member-Resources/FACR-Application-Guidelines.pdf. Accessed February 13, 2022.
Association of American Medical Colleges. Matriculating student questionnaire. Available at: https://www.aamc.org/media/38916/download. Accessed February 13, 2022.
- Results of the 2019 survey of the American Alliance of Academic Chief Residents in Radiology.Acad Rad. 2021; 28: 1018-1028
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Publication history
Published online: March 14, 2022
Accepted:
February 16,
2022
Received in revised form:
February 16,
2022
Received:
February 13,
2022
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