In this episode of the RSNA RadioGraphics team podcast mini-series, Dr. Jason Cai interviews our guest, Dr. Laura Oleaga, a neuroradiologist at the Hospital Clinic Barcelona, about her insights on the rewards and challenges of an academic radiology path. She discusses the key responsibilities, necessary skills, and mindsets, as well as tips for finding the right mentors. Whether you're interested in education, research, or leadership roles, Dr. Oleaga provides valuable guidance to help trainees make an informed decision about their future career direction.

In this episode, host Dr. Jamie Clarke explores the invisible barriers that limit medical student access to radiology mentorship, drawing from her Radiographics publication and firsthand experience. She breaks down systemic challenges from both trainee and faculty perspectives while offering practical strategies to build more accessible and meaningful mentorship pathways.

The Invisible Brick Wall: Barriers in Medical Student Radiology Mentorship. Clarke et al. RadioGraphics 2025; 45(8):e240262

Hosted by Dr. Alyson Stacks Carraway, this episode explores how optimizing the radiology readout can significantly enhance trainee education and patient care. It highlights three core strategies: shifting to patient-centered discussions, tailoring readouts to trainee level with case ownership, and fostering a departmental culture that prioritizes teaching.

Optimizing the Radiology Readout Experience. Mashayekhi et al. RadioGraphics 2024; 44(12):e240141

Dr. Agustín Marrero explores the anatomy, mechanisms, and imaging characteristics of hamstring injuries, highlighting how MRI and ultrasound findings guide diagnosis, prognosis, and return-to-play decisions. Drawing on his team's research, he emphasizes the importance of precise localization of myotendinous injuries to optimize treatment strategies and reduce the risk of reinjury in athletes.

MRI and US in Hamstring SportsInjury Assessment: Anatomy, Imaging Findings,and Mechanisms of Injury. Marrero et al. RadioGraphics 2025; 45(5):e240061

Dr. Brandy Griffith and Dr. Mitva Patel discuss how to apply the ACR BI-RADS contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) lexicon in clinical practice, highlighting practical strategies for interpreting low-energy and recombined images. They review key terminology, management pitfalls, and emerging evidence to help radiologists confidently adopt CEM while understanding its limitations and impact on patient care.

Applying the Contrast-enhanced Mammography BI-RADS Lexicon to Clinical Practice. Griffith et al. RadioGraphics 2025; 45(11):e240136.

Dr. Sudeep Soni explores the evolving role of dual–contrast agent liver MRI for improved characterization of focal liver lesions when single-agent protocols are limited. The episode breaks down how sequential use of extracellular and hepatobiliary contrast agents enhances diagnostic confidence, reduces uncertainty, and supports more informed patient care decisions.

Dual–Contrast Agent Liver MRI for Liver Lesion Characterization. Shetty et al. RadioGraphics 2026; 46(1):e250113.