Eric Postal, MD

Do we get mired in the rut of generational grumbling, or do we reframe resentments into perspective of what we have overcome?

While seemingly extraneous imaging requests may lead to annoyance and frustration, there are some common contributing factors that may be at the root of these requests.

As recommendations have become a commonplace expectation on radiology reports, is there a point where we are crossing the line?

If we were freed from medicolegal concerns and third-party overseers, would we thrive?

What are the keys for ensuring optimal pay during the course of your career?

Self-imposed fears of embarrassment may lead to an inadvertent defensive stance that prevents us from learning.

Is a decent clinical history from referrers as rare as the full-sized candy bar in the Halloween bucket?

There can be a thin line between providing extra effort in a team setting and overextending oneself to compensate for the shortcomings of others.

“I hate to say this but …” prefacing criticisms with tired disclaimers is an all-too common, albeit necessary, practice in radiology.

Is it plausible that the current emphasis on spending what it takes to recruit and retain radiologists in a thriving job market shifts to more and more of a dependence on AI?

Eschewing the pursuit of sweet spots with RVUs, this radiologist emphasizes consistent variety in your case mix to help ensure optimal marketability.

How does one reconcile being reachable by fellow clinicians and an inevitable invasion of privacy?

In the elusive pursuit of reconciling case volume and having an appropriate number of radiologists, the proverbial windsurfer may fare better than stand-up paddleboarders and daredevil surfers at navigating the waves of the profession.

What are the key factors that facilitate a collegial work environment in radiology?

Our jargon and shorthand in radiology continue to evolve as we strive for efficiency in balancing terminology shifts, medicolegal considerations, voice recognition hurdles, and other demands of our field.

From questionable quality with images on CDs to issues with rad group portals, challenges continue to persist with access to imaging.

Emphasizing that forewarned is forearmed, this author discusses his approach to handling egotistical referring docs and extraneous addendum requests.

How often do we assume the trustworthiness of sources for content we are not knowledgeable on even if we have seen past examples of inaccuracy?

With an open letter to cold-calling recruiters, this radiologist emphasizes that incessant contact won’t gain a foothold with him or his colleagues.

While a variety of factors can influence key decisions such as career moves, conservative projections of absolutes can help reduce the risk of unwelcome surprises.

What are the key drivers for facilitating staff retention in radiology?

What are the best adaptive strategies for mitigating the anxiety of unknowns in one’s work and life?

Adjusting one’s goals to varying conditions along the way may facilitate optimal satisfaction and enjoyment of the journey.

To keep or not keep boxes from teleradiology workstations handy may boil down to an emphasis on convenience over clutter.

Have pragmatic needs become the primary driver between wanting to learn and needing to learn new skills and technologies in radiology?

While standard approaches to imaging may be elusive amid shifting protocols from different facilities and different specialties, there is a balancing act of flexible accommodation and pushing back against unreasonable requests.

Do you have a true voice in the direction of the radiology practice or are you more likely to be voting with your feet?

Could the principles of operant conditioning reinforce more of a simpatico relationship between radiologists and technologists?

While leadership offers a variety of benefits for ambitious ladder climbers in radiology, does it lose its luster as goals shift later in one’s career?

Applying principles of personality theory to one’s development as a radiologist, this author discusses trust in what is bring taught, autonomy and interactions with peers.