Table 2.
Characteristics of Participating Radiologists as Reported in 1996
| Characteristic | Group I (N=17) Mean (SD) |
Group II (N=18) Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|
| Years practicing radiology | 15.5(8.3) | 16.3(8.5) |
| Years reading mammograms | 15.1(7.8) | 13.6(6.3) |
| Number CME credits for mammography in past 3 years | 26.6(18.4) | 37.9(39.2) |
| Year obtained certification | 1983(8.3) | 1982(7.7) |
| Average number mammograms read in past year | 135.9(93.5) | 288.9(336.6) |
| Average number mammograms read per year | 133.5(96.9) | 248.3(297.3) |