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How would you respond if you were asked for ‘five bullet points of what you accomplished last week’?

Is there a legitimate mechanism for questioning the questions on radiology board exams?

Does continuous learning fuel our drive, our dedication, and, perhaps, our dreams?

Is there a certain amount of storytelling in diagnostic radiology?

Could there be a simpler more secure alternative to the daily dance with password managers, VPNs, and authenticator apps?

While the most challenging cases may feel a bit intimidating, they can be affirming opportunities to test our adaptability and willingness to test our acumen in delivering results for patients.

Does experience soften one’s threshold for pushing back against extraneous imaging protocols and other slights in radiology?

Experience gradually transforms an initial tendency to overcall findings in radiology to more of a reserved under calling on radiology reports.

There may be a certain denial about the capability of proposed radiology workforce solutions and technological advances such as AI to enhance our efficiency.

Catch up on the most well-read Eric Postal, M.D.-penned blogs from 2024.

Does the wisdom of experience to make meaningful changes in radiology get usurped by reduced energy and a sense of diminishing returns?

Does our pattern recognition expertise in imaging extend to our impressions of tells in the work of our colleagues?

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?

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.