How three radiology-trained professionals made their careers outside of the reading room. Hint: they are all in the C-suite.
You may have dreamed of being a radiologist since you were a kid. Or maybe you have competing interests, and always wanted to start a business, invent devices, consult, or dip your toes into another career pool. Given the shaky radiology job market, maybe it’s time to take action on those dreams.Diagnostic Imaging spoke with three radiology-trained entrepreneurs who did just that: started new businesses while continuing to use and capitalizing on their physician training. Check out our slideshow to see what they’re doing.
Can Short-Term Measures Provide Some Relief with the Radiologist Shortage?
April 4th 2024In an attempt to navigate the imbalance between rising imaging volume and a shortage of radiologists, researchers proposed a variety of measures that may provide additional resources, bolster productivity, and help mitigate burnout.
The Reading Room: Artificial Intelligence: What RSNA 2020 Offered, and What 2021 Could Bring
December 5th 2020Nina Kottler, M.D., chief medical officer of AI at Radiology Partners, discusses, during RSNA 2020, what new developments the annual meeting provided about these technologies, sessions to access, and what to expect in the coming year.
Female Representation in Radiology: Where Things Stand
March 25th 2024Women comprise nearly 80 percent of breast imaging departments and 45 percent of pediatric radiology departments at academic institutions, but burnout, the COVID-19 pandemic and discrimination have impeded further progress in radiology, according to a recently published literature review.
Current Perspectives on Radiology Workforce Issues and Potential Solutions
March 14th 2024Emphasizing the gravity of the ongoing workforce shortage in radiology, these authors recommend a change agenda focusing on expanded numbers of residency positions, reassessment of educational pathways, maintaining a strong presence in hospital settings and practice level initiatives to reduce administrative burden and achieve appropriate reimbursement beyond RVU measurements.