Current professional standing of young medical oncologists in Spain: a nationwide survey by the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology + MIR section Authors (first, second and last of 14)

• Domingo Antonio Sanchez Martinez ^[1] ; Aliica Quilez-Cutillas ^[2] ; Pablo Jimenez-Labaig ^[3] ; Andrea Sesma ^[4] ; Noelia Tarazona ^[5] ; Vilma Pacheco-Barcia ^[6] ; Berta Obispo ^[7] ; David Paez ^[8] ; Teresa Quintanar ^[9] ; Manuel Sanchez-Canovas ^[10] ; Ana Fernandez Montes ^[11] ; Enriqueta Felip ^[12] ; Alvaro Rodriguez-Lescure ^[9] ; Elena Elez ^[12]
  1. [1] Department of Medical Oncology, IMIB, Virgen de La Arrixaca University Hospital, Murcia
  2. [2] Department of Medical Oncology, Can Misses Hospital, Área de Salud de Ibiza y Formentera (ASEF), Ibiza
  3. [3] Department of Medical Oncology, Cruces University Hospital, Barakaldo
  4. [4] Department of Medical Oncology, Lozano Blesa University Clinical Hospital, Zaragossa
  5. [5] Department of Medical Oncology, INCLIVA Biomedical Research Institute, Comunitat Valenciana
  6. [6] Department of Medical Oncology, Torrejón University Hospital, Madrid
  7. [7] Department of Medical Oncology, Infanta Leonor University Hospital, Madrid
  8. [8] Department of Medical Oncology, Santa Creu i Sant Pau University Hospital, Barcelona
  9. [9] Department of Medical Oncology, Elche University General Hospital, Elche
  10. [10] Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Morales Meseguer University General Hospital, Murcia
  11. [11] Department of Medical Oncology, University Hospital Complex of Ourense (CHUO)
  12. [12] Vall d’Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO), Medical Oncology Department, Vall d’Hebron University Hospital, Univesitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

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• Localización: Clinical & translational oncology, ISSN 1699-048X, Vol. 25, Nº. 3, 2023, págs. 796-802
• Idioma: inglés
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  • Background 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.

    Methods 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.

    Results 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.

    Conclusions 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.