Current professional standing of young medical oncologists in Spain : a nationwide survey by the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology + MIR section
Martinez, Domingo Antonio Sanchez (Instituto Murciano de Investigación Biosanitaria)
Quilez-Cutillas, Aliica (Department of Medical Oncology, Can Misses Hospital, Área de Salud de Ibiza y Formentera (ASEF), Ibiza, Illes Balears Spain)
Jimenez-Labaig, Pablo (Hospital Universitario de Cruces (Barakaldo, País Basc))
Sesma, Andrea (Hospital Clínico Universitario "Lozano Blesa" de Zaragoza)
Tarazona, Noelia (Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Cáncer)
Pacheco-Barcia, Vilma (Torrejón University Hospital. Department of Medical Oncology)
Obispo, Berta (Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor)
Páez, David (Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica Sant Pau)
Quintanar, Teresa (Hospital General Universitario de Elche)
Sanchez-Canovas, Manuel (Hospital General Universitario Morales Meseguer (Múrcia))
Fernández Montes, Ana (University Hospital Complex of Ourense (CHUO). Department of Medical Oncology)
Felip, Enriqueta (Vall d'Hebron Institut d'Oncologia)
Rodriguez-Lescure, Alvaro (Elche University General Hospital. Department of Medical Oncology)
Elez, Elena (Vall d'Hebron Institut d'Oncologia)
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Fecha:	2022
Resumen:	There is a lack of knowledge about the career paths and employment situation of young medical oncologists. The aim of our study was to evaluate the current professional standing of these professionals in Spain. The Spanish Society of Medical Oncology + MIR section conducted a national online survey in May 2021 of young medical oncology consultants (< 6 years of expertise) and final year medical oncology residents. A total of 162 responses were eligible for analysis and included participants from 16 autonomous communities; 64% were women, 80% were consultants, and 20% were residents. More than half of the participants performed routine healthcare activity and only 7% research activity. Almost three quarters (73%) were subspecialized in a main area of interest and almost half of these chose this area because it was the only option available after residency. Half of the respondents (51%) considered working abroad and 81% believed the professional standing in Spain was worse than in other countries. After finishing their residency, only 22 were offered a job at their training hospital. Just 16% of participants had a permanent employment contract and 87% were concerned (score of ≥ 5 on a scale of 1-10) about their job stability. In addition, one quarter of the participants in our study showed an interest in increasing their research activity. The choice of subspecialty in medical oncology may depend on job opportunities after residency rather than personal interest. The abundance of temporary contracts may have influenced the job stability concerns observed. Future mentoring strategies should engage in building a long-term career path for young medical oncologists. The online version contains supplementary material available.
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Lengua:	Anglès
Documento:	Article ; recerca ; Versió publicada
Materia:	Career path ; Young oncologist ; Professional standing ; Job performance ; Oncology professionals
Publicado en:	Clinical & translational oncology, november 2022, p. 1-7, ISSN 1699-3055

DOI: 10.1007/s12094-022-02989-3
PMID: 36418642

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