The Growing Problem of Radiologist Shortages: Australia and New Zealand's Perspective

Acknowledgement

The author expresses great thanks to Melissa Doyle (General Manager, Policy, Advocacy & Workforce Unit, RANZCR), Sakshi Nagpal (Analyst, Policy, Advocacy & Workforce Unit, RANZCR), and Sara Hughes (Manager, Policy Development, Policy, Advocacy & Workforce Unit, RANZCR) for providing data analysis and assistance in preparation for the article.

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