Radiologists can relate to the phrase “a picture is worth a thousand words.” “The only constant is change” is another adage perfectly describing the specialty. And this dictum was hammered home by faculty throughout my radiology training: “If it isn’t …
If you are a radiology resident or fellow or you are a medical student interested in pursuing radiology, you should know that there are a gazillion opportunities for you to become actively involved in radiology societies and benefit from a …
I’m guessing that most of you have been inundated with presenting or watching webinars during this time when many face-to-face conferences have been canceled or made virtual. You probably have a few pet peeves about some of the webinars you’ve …
If you are nearing the end of your radiology training, you are no stranger to the interview process. From medical school through internship, radiology residency, and fellowship, you’ve likely participated in at least 50 (if not more!) interviews. This experience …
One of the most popular posts on The Reading Room is about radiologist compensation (FYI: it’s worth clicking on the link for the title of said blog post alone). Alas, as money still doesn’t grow on trees, it seemed like …
Over a million dollars…my heart beat rose, my eyes scanned the bottom of the page believing I imagined those extra zeroes, but the numbers and decimal points remain unchanged. 1.5 million dollars was the number on the loan repayment plan …
They tumble, slide, jump, soar. They get the jitters and often seem moodier than a hormone-addled teenager. They are the stuff of which dreams are made—the rise and fall of fortunes in mythological proportions. I’m thinking of how fortune smiled …
“I want the last cheque I write to bounce.” Chuck Feeney Ah, the golden years—riding into that retirement sunset. For some, it’s an eagerly-anticipated time in life, filled with big dreams; possibly, plans of moving to Florida. For others, shudder-the-thought. …
If you’re looking for a barrel of laughs, you should probably read something else; if you’re looking for practical advice on how to ensure your “affairs” are “in order” before you “croak,” you’re in the right place! And if you’re …
The term “estate” is commonly defined as a vast piece of property owned by a prominent family. As in, William Pumpernickel of the Pensicola Pumpernickels invites you to his country estate for croquet and crumpets. For purposes of this post, …