457. Dr. Chris Hartness: The Journey of Becoming a Radiologist and Embracing Lifelong Learning

On this episode of the Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast, Dr. Chris Hartness shares his educational journey on how he became a radiologist. He emphasizes the importance of learning from failures and being comfortable with being uncomfortable. Dr. Hartness also discusses the value of finding one's passion and how it can lead to a fulfilling career. He highlights the importance of collaboration and communication in the medical field, particularly in radiology. Dr. Hartness also provides insights into the process of ordering radiology exams and the role of radiologists in patient care.

Key Takeaways:

- Learning from failures is an important part of the educational journey.

- Finding one's passion and aligning it with helping others can lead to a fulfilling career.

- Collaboration and communication are essential in the medical field, especially in radiology.

- Radiologists play a crucial role in ordering and interpreting radiology exams.

- The appropriateness criteria can help guide the decision-making process for ordering imaging studies.

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