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Pediatric radiology as a subspecialty in Nigeria: to be or not to be?

Authors :
Omidiji OA
Atalabi OM
Source :
Pediatric radiology [Pediatr Radiol] 2021 Apr; Vol. 51 (4), pp. 592-593. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Mar 20.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

We describe the advent of pediatric radiology in Nigeria and the challenges associated with establishing the subspecialty. Nigeria has very few radiologists with a special interest in pediatric radiology caring for more than 82 million children. One major challenge is the lack of interest in the subspecialty owing to the lack of remuneration when compared with others like interventional radiology. The majority of the radiologists also do not have specialized training in pediatric radiology. With very few children's hospitals, where to work after graduation is also a deterrent for pediatric radiologists. Put simply, Nigeria needs help. We also suggest ways to overcome these challenges.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1432-1998
Volume :
51
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Pediatric radiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
33743042
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-020-04772-4