Blogs

Why radiology is really all about teaching.

Sometimes it’s good to look up and ask why things are the way they are.

Birth defects can be tough to spot on ultrasounds, but new technological advances could make it easier.

Like every other member of a healthcare team, sonographers are indispensable-until they aren’t.

It’s not an isolated issue-patients seem to really like punching inanimate objects. Eric Postal dissects (and ranks) the average puncher’s motivation.

Though they take up a lot of time and energy, things like QA and medicolegal systems can be helpful.

Attracting good talent doesn't have to be so hard-but you do need to put in a little effort. 

The difference between one group and the next may lie deep in the details.

If referring physicians would say what they really want, the life of a radiologist would be much easier.

Perform a self-evaluation when switching jobs to make sure you haven’t fallen into habits that might hurt your standing at the new position.

Play your cards right to get the best deal.

Better to leave an old job – and boss – as friends than enemies

Know your audience to maximize your value.

A hot radiology job market may make this the time for professional change.

Turn-around times used to be important just for critical health issues, but have spread to even mundane tasks.

The only true way to dispel fear and ensure a bright future in radiology is to equip ourselves to lead the future applications of AI.

Radiologists now have a safe haven where they can ask questions, share ideas or just enjoy interacting with others in the profession.

Learning (almost) as fast as during residency.

Why should physicians have all the quality-assurance fun for themselves? Let everyone experience the joy.

Too many rads or too much work? A balance can be hard to find.

The jobs are out there and the recruiters are calling. Should you take the chance?

Radiologists are in a perfect position to be the most skilled at consulting patients during the informed-consent process

An unanswered query can often tell you all you need to know.

Because no one is paying attention to them anyway, are all these diagnostic tests really necessary?

Better communication with patients will result in better scans.

The number of approved Interventional Radiology residency positions continues to increase every year, and the match rate for positions was 100 percent in 2018.

Complaints are often clues on how to improve patient care-if only someone would listen.

Even the best calculator struggles with the reality of a radiology career.

Addendum requests are rarely worth fighting.

Is it really so bad to have some of one’s impressions outsizing one’s findings?