So, you’ve decided what type of radiology practice best suits you. You’ve scoured radiology job posting sites, tirelessly worked your networking game, and have found relevant job openings. Hooray! Now, you’re ready to enter the next stage of the job …
I’ve come to the conclusion of this series on choosing the right practice type. This blog post covers a few last noteworthy trends in the radiology employment market, and sums up some key points to keep in mind as you …
BLOG POST ABSTRACT Teleradiology: the career choice for radiologists who want a life outside of work. That’s (mostly) a joke and yes, the subject of this post is teleradiology. If you’re a regular here, by now, you probably know I …
Blurred lines, conflicting loyalties, cut-throat competition, profitable, polarizing, a threat, a lifeline. No, it’s not a plot line from Grey’s Anatomy—it’s the rise of corporate radiology. Okay, it’s not really that dramatic. Corporate radiology groups are just another avenue of …
Here’s a quick refresher: this post is one of a series of blog posts that delves into some key distinguishing aspects of the 6 different radiology practice types, as defined by the ACR. In previous posts, I took an in …
Academic radiology’s relationship to hospitals is a fundamental component of the academic or medical school practice type. The relationship can be complex. While private practice groups merged and consolidated, academic groups participated in joint ventures. This is when a radiology …
Do you find the allure of scholarly pursuits irresistible? Are you passionate about education and/or contributing to the advancement of knowledge? Do your hobbies include accumulating credentials and publishing research? Do you thrive in an intellectual, community atmosphere? Are you …
While the percentage of radiologists in the academic setting has remained relatively stable at around 20%-25%, academic radiology has not been immune to the changes impacting other radiology practice types, and indeed, medical practice, in general. Practicing in academia isn’t …
Many radiology private practice groups today are under increasing financial pressure and facing more obstacles and competition to stay viable. No, I’m not saying it’s doomsday for these groups, but there are very real issues that are and will continue …
What’s it like to work in a radiology private practice environment? Experience may be the greatest teacher, but gaining a better sense of the lay-of-the-land is a good idea, too. Of course, there are many variables that depend on where …