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 …
Welcome to the final episode on legal forms of organization for a medical practice. In the previous post (in case you missed it), I covered business structure options including sole proprietorship, partnerships (general and limited), LLCs, and LLPs. In this …
Radiologists in private practice can be regarded as both physicians and a business. A radiology practice can use one of several legal forms of organization available to other types of businesses. It’s important to note, though, that the available forms …
When you’re preparing to spread your radiologist wings and—practice, you face some vital decisions that will impact your future, namely, choosing the right practice type. In this next series of blog posts, we’ll explore the different practice types in greater …
Where have all the radiologists gone? In 2019, employers of all practice types reported finding it more challenging to fill positions. The number of soon-to-retire radiologists is likely to play a significant role in changing workforce needs, according to the …
In this post, we’ll take a quick look at recent trends in how radiologists practice and the employment landscape. Results of the workforce surveys conducted by the ACR Commission on Human Resources from 2011 to 2018 provide what might be …
The ups and downs in both the number of available radiology jobs and residency positions can make the prospect of navigating the job market seem more like a harrowing rollercoaster ride. The dramatic swings in the radiology job market, shown …