Blogs

Tips for getting the most out of your week, from one radiologist to another.

Why it always helps to put things into perspective.

Burnout makes news all the time, so why does it seem like nothing is ever done about it?

Why it’s worth earning what you own.

It’s not always talked about, but why do radiologists do what they do?

Expectations-both for yourself and your work environment-play a huge role in radiology.

In a lot of ways, going to your first job in radiology after residency is like changing from running laps to doing cross country-it’s a lot longer and lot less regular.

Does specializing in radiology actually mean anything anymore?

Eric Postal asks, why does meddling with healthcare so often take the same approach?

A rad's job is pretty straightforward-at least in theory. When your job description meets the uncertainties of the real world, how do you cope?

The rad job market is cyclical-and where you got in can make all the difference.

Eric Postal imagines a grim future for radiologists, where AI takes over and the penultimate radiologist decides the fate of everything.

Is there a way to add a little more sincerity to the day-to-day?

When you come to the job negotiation table, do you have all your facts in front of you?

When you look back on your career, do you take the time to focus on the lesson learned?

If you’re new to a job, don’t expect efficiency right away.

When did it become okay for clinical histories to be entirely unhelpful?

You have a mission you’re supposed to do-are you able to see that mission through?

Someone in a group should probably be worried, but who's the best person for the job?

How much of your day do you spend tracking down missing information-or, worse, incorrect information?

Automation doesn't do any good if it doesn't take human nature into account.

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.