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Baseline Survey of the Neuroradiology Work Environment in the United States with Reported Trends in Clinical Work, Nonclinical Work, Perceptions of Trainees, and Burnout Metrics

J.Y. Chen and F.J. Lexa
American Journal of Neuroradiology July 2017, 38 (7) 1284-1291; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3174/ajnr.A5215
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aFrom the Department of Radiology (J.Y.C.), San Diego Veterans Administration Health System, San Diego, California
bDepartment of Radiology (J.Y.C.), Division of Neuroradiology, University of California San Diego Health System, San Diego, California
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cThe Global Consulting Practicum and Department of Marketing (F.J.L.), The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
dRadiology Leadership Institute of the American College of Radiology (F.J.L.), Reston, Virginia.
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