Eric Postal, MD

“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.

With dramatic changes less likely with respect to reimbursement and one’s career in radiology, have we downsized our expectations to be more accepting of a floor of stability and slow progress?

While no job is perfect, there is the time-honored wisdom about picking your battles and the realization that some positions are stuck in a status-quo quagmire.

Can consistent timeliness, visual effort and engaging attitude give a radiologist with so-so skills a discernible advantage?

Whether you are extolling the benefits of a new radiology gig to a friend or sizing up a potential opportunity based on a colleague’s recommendation, taking the time to make a prudent, objective assessment is usually the best course of action.

The old adage about bad customer service experiences being shared with 10 other people may apply to objectionable hiring practices in radiology as well.

While one may occasionally engage in tongue-in-cheek humor about righting wrongs in radiology, maintaining professional perspective remains the order of the day.

Autosave functionality for dictation software and availability of prior imaging are elusive yet very practical essentials that could eliminate a fair amount of redundancy with radiology reports.

Dwelling on a bad experience or episode with a referrer or colleague is never worth the sacrifice of perspective and forward momentum.