AJR Podcasts

What does it take to build a fulfilling academic career? Ashley Aiken, MD, speaks with host Surbhi Raichandani, MD, about her journey in mentoring faculty across a large complex academic system. She shares candid lessons, personal missteps, and practical strategies that she wishes she had known earlier.

A radiologist charts an unconventional path across startups, consulting, and venture capital. Amine Korchi, MD, speaks with host Siddhant Dogra, MD, about radiology training in Switzerland, development of a career advising startups, and leading the wave of innovation as a radiologist.

Full article: Commercial Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tool for Screening Digital Breast Tomosynthesis: Factors Associated With AI-Based Breast Cancer Detection

Research into breast imaging artificial intelligence (AI) has focused primarily on digital mammography. Hira Qureshi, MD, discusses the AJR article by Bahl et al. that explores the performance of a commercial AI system for digital breast tomosynthesis evaluation.

Success stories on the global stage! Kassa Darge, MD PhD, speaks with host Raisa Amiruddin, MBBS, on the training and educational needs to improve pediatric radiology in resource-limited settings, while sharing inspirational anecdotes from his career and strategies to get involved in outreach initiatives.

What are strategies to creatively write and blog? Ben White, MD, joins cohosts Lindsey Negrete, MD, and Amy Maduram, MD, to discuss self-publishing platforms and the emotions that come with tackling controversial topics.

Injuries involving the posteromedial corner of the knee have become increasingly described and understood. Musculoskeletal Imaging Senior Editor Eric Chang, MD, speaks with Jie Nguyen, MD, MS, and Todd Lawrence, MD, PhD, regarding their article addressing the MRI and surgical evaluation of so-called ramp lesions of the knee.

Full article: Persistence of Microvascular Obstruction From Early to Late Gadolinium Enhancement Images on Cardiac MRI: Prognostic Utility After STEMI—Analysis of EARLY-MYO-CMR Registry Data

What is the role of early gadolinium enhancement images after STEMI? Radhika Rajeev, MD, discusses the AJR article by Xiang et al. evaluating the prognostic impact of persistence of microvascular obstruction between early and late gadolinium enhancement on cardiac MRI.

Full article: CT Energy Consumption Savings From a Rapid-Reactivation Power Save Mode for Interexamination Idle Periods

Existing strategies for achieving CT energy savings have focused on powering systems down after hours. Raisa Amiruddin, MBBS, is joined by Kate Hanneman, MD, to discuss this recent AJR article exploring a novel rapid-reactivation power save mode for reducing scanner energy consumption during short periods between examinations.

Full article: Prevalence of Malignancy Among Incidental Indeterminate Adrenal Nodules on Contrast-Enhanced CT in Patients Without Known Cancer: A Multiinstitutional Study

Can scenarios be defined when imaging follow-up may not be needed for adrenal nodules? Antonino Andrea Blandino, MD, discusses this AJR article by Corwin et al. exploring malignancy prevalence in incidental indeterminate adrenal nodules.

Feeling overwhelmed by the worklist? Long H. Tu, MD, PhD, joins host Surbhi Raichandani, MD, to discuss practical efficiency strategies, technologies, ergonomics, and habits that help radiologists protect their focus, streamline workflows, and reclaim time, all while still delivering high-quality patient care.