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Parikh JR, Lexa F. Practical Strategies to Retain Radiologists. J Am Coll Radiol 2024; 21:963-968. [PMID: 38101499 PMCID: PMC11144110 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2023.11.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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Since the great resignation associated with the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, radiology practices are now challenged with maintaining adequate radiology staffing requirements to cope with increasing clinical workload requirements. The authors describe practical strategies for radiology practice leaders to retain radiologists in the current challenging job market, while mitigating their burnout.
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- Jay R Parikh
- Professor, Division of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.
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- Professor and Vice Chair, Faculty Affairs, Department of Radiology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Mullen LA, Weinfurtner RJ, Borovicka KM, Hoyt TL, Letter HP, O'Brien SR, Swamy N, Vicenti KL, Woodard SA, Xavier BA, Gundry KR, Merkulov A, Margolies LR, Slanetz PJ. Maximizing Mentorship Throughout Your Breast Imaging Career. JOURNAL OF BREAST IMAGING 2024:wbae009. [PMID: 38554120 DOI: 10.1093/jbi/wbae009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 04/01/2024]
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Unlike many other subspecialties in radiology, breast radiologists practice in a patient-facing and interdisciplinary environment where team building, communication, and leadership skills are critical. Although breast radiologists can improve these skills over time, strong mentorship can accelerate this process, leading to a more successful and satisfying career. In addition to providing advice, insight, feedback, and encouragement to mentees, mentors help advance the field of breast radiology by contributing to the development of the next generation of leaders. During the mentorship process, mentors continue to hone their listening, problem-solving, and networking skills, which in turn creates a more supportive and nurturing work environment for the entire breast care team. This article reviews important mentorship skills that are essential for all breast radiologists. Although some of the principles apply to all mentoring relationships, ensuring that every breast radiologist has the skills to be both an effective mentor and mentee is key to the future of the profession.
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- Lisa A Mullen
- Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Clinical Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Radiology, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Imaging Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Connecticut Health, Farmington, CT, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic, Molecular and Interventional Radiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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Parikh JR, Van Moore A, Mead L, Bassett R, Rubin E. Prevalence of burnout in private practice radiology leaders. Clin Imaging 2022; 92:1-6. [PMID: 36126440 PMCID: PMC10139836 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2022.08.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Revised: 08/07/2022] [Accepted: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES To evaluate prevalence and demographic factors associated with both burnout and fulfillment of private practice radiologist leaders within the United States. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study cohort was the largest coalition of wholly radiologist owned, independently practicing radiology groups within the United States. Two designated leaders within each of the 30 radiology private practices within the organization Strategic Radiology were electronically mailed a weblink to a confidential IRB-approved survey in July 2021. Surveys included questions from the Stanford Professional Fulfillment Index, individual and practice demographics, and self-care. RESULTS The overall response rate was 67% (40/60). Fulfillment and burnout scores were calculated from the individual questions, and radiologists were classified as being fulfilled or not and burned out or not based upon score cutoffs previously validated from the Stanford Professional Fulfillment Index (PFI). The overall professional fulfillment rate of staff was 43% and the overall burnout rate was 33%. (Cronbach's α = 0.90 for fulfillment and 0.91 for burnout). The inverse correlation between professional fulfillment and burnout was highly significant (r = -0.42, p = 0.007). No statistically significant association was seen between either burnout or fulfillment and age, gender, ethnicity, practice geography or practice size. CONCLUSION Utilizing the validated Stanford PFI for assessment, the prevalence of burnout in private practice radiologist leaders was 33%. The prevalence of professional fulfillment was 43%, with a mild inverse association between professional fulfillment and burnout. SUMMARY In private practice leaders, the prevalence of burnout was 33% and the prevalence of professional fulfillment was 43%.
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- Jay R Parikh
- Division of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA.
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- Strategic Radiology, Palmetto, FL, USA.
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- Department of Biostatistics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA.
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Khaja MS, Contrella BN, Wilkins LR, Pyne R, Majdalany BS, Rajebi R, Saad WE, Findeiss L. Issues Most Pressing to Early-Career Interventional Radiologists: Results of a Descriptive Survey. Acad Radiol 2022; 29:1730-1738. [PMID: 33726963 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2021.02.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2021] [Revised: 02/14/2021] [Accepted: 02/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE To determine demographics, practice patterns, needs from Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR), and preferences of interventional radiologists (IRs) early in their careers. METHODS A 28-question descriptive survey was used to identify demographic and practice composition, practice issues, and needs of early career IRs. The survey was distributed to SIR members in the United States (US) (n = 859) within the first 8 years of practice, with 213 respondents (25%). RESULTS Respondents were primarily male (n = 181, 87%), less than 40 years old (n = 156, 73%), in practice for 6 years or less (n = 167, 79%), and satisfied with IR as a career (n = 183, 92.4%). The majority were in academic practice (n = 89, 43.2%) or large private practice group (n = 67, 32.5%). Most respondents read diagnostic imaging daily or weekly (n = 130, 61%). The majority of respondents perform complex procedures regularly including transarterial tumor therapy, percutaneous tumor ablation, peripheral arterial interventions, and biliary interventions monthly. Many respondents (n = 49, 23%) have changed jobs at least once citing career advancement, practice issues/disagreements, or compensation as reason. Most respondents would serve as mentors (n = 170, 80%) for trainees and were satisfied with their career mentorship (n = 166, 78%). Respondents felt that mentorship, identification of barriers facing early career IRs, and networking should be the most important functions of the Early Career Section (ECS)of the SIR. CONCLUSION As nearly all survey respondents indicated that early career IRs have different needs and priorities than established physicians, they felt that mentorship, identification of barriers facing early career IRs, and networking should be the most important functions of the ECS. Additionally, this same group of IRs report low comfort with the business side of medicine and may benefit from directed content provided by the SIR ECS.
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- Minhaj S Khaja
- Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology & Medical Imaging, University of Virginia Health, 1215 Lee St. PO BOX 800700, Charlottesville, VA 22908.
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- Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology & Medical Imaging, University of Virginia Health, 1215 Lee St. PO BOX 800700, Charlottesville, VA 22908
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- Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology & Medical Imaging, University of Virginia Health, 1215 Lee St. PO BOX 800700, Charlottesville, VA 22908
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- Rochester Regional Health System; Rochester, New York
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- Division of Interventional Radiology and Image-Guided Medicine, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine; Atlanta, Georgia
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- Precision Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Division of Interventional Radiology and Image-Guided Medicine, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine; Atlanta, Georgia
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Junn JC, Whitman GJ, Wasnik AP, Wang MX, Guelfguat M, Goodman ED, Middlebrooks EH. Virtual Mentoring: A Guide to Navigating a New Age in Mentorship. Acad Radiol 2022; 30:749-754. [PMID: 36089477 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2022.08.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2022] [Revised: 07/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Mentorship is a fundamental part of professional and personal growth. Over time, the fabric of mentorship has been transforming from typical one-on-one mentor-mentee relationship to other types including peer, group, speed, and virtual mentoring. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it caused major disruptions in many facets of life and career, including mentoring. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, live meetings were canceled, and social distancing measures were enacted at many institutions. Thus, the traditional set-up, with a face-to-face mentor and mentee interaction, was impossible. Many virtual platforms were utilized to navigate through these restrictions. In this review, we highlight challenges in mentorship during the COVID-19 pandemic and how we implemented different strategies to promote mentorship.
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- Jacqueline C Junn
- Department of Diagnostic, Molecular, and Interventional Radiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York.
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- Department of Breast Imaging, The University of Texas Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Radiology, University of Michigan - Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Radiology, The University of Texas at Houston, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Radiology, Jacobi Medical Center at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York
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- Department of Radiology, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, New York
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- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Jacksonville, Florida
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Weinfurtner RJ, Lee A, Vincenti K, Gundry K, Hoyt T, Klein K, Merkulov A, Mullen L, O'Brien S, Roubein D, Tseng J, Margolies L. Mentorship Interest in Breast Imaging: Survey Results From the Society of Breast Imaging. JOURNAL OF BREAST IMAGING 2022; 4:161-167. [PMID: 38422426 DOI: 10.1093/jbi/wbab100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2021] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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OBJECTIVE This study assessed mentorship interest within the breast radiologist community to guide development of a mentorship program through the Society of Breast Imaging (SBI). METHODS A 19-question survey developed by the SBI mentorship committee was distributed electronically to its members March 16, 2021, to May 7, 2021, to gauge interest in forming a society-sponsored mentorship program. Responses were analyzed, with subgroups compared using chi-square analysis. RESULTS There was an 18% response rate (598/3277), and 65% (381/588) professed interest in an SBI-sponsored mentorship. Respondents were evenly distributed between academic (241/586, 41%) and private practice (242/586, 41%). Most were breast imaging fellowship-trained (355/593, 60%) and identified as female (420/596, 70%). For practice years, 50% (293/586) were late career (11+ years) with the remainder early-mid career (201/586, 34%) or trainees (92/586, 16%). For mentorship content areas, work/life balance was the most popular choice (275/395, 70%) followed by leadership (234/395, 59%). Most respondents were not currently mentors (279/377, 74%) or mentees (284/337, 84%). Those interested in a mentorship relationship were statistically younger (<45 years old, 234/381, 61% vs 31/207, 15%, P < 0.00001), female (289/381, 76% vs 123/207, 59%, P = 0.00003), academics (189/381, 50% vs 48/207, 23%, P < 0.00001), identified as a racial/ethnic minority (138/381, 64% vs 121/297, 15%, P < 0.00001), and fellowship-trained (262/381, 69% vs 88/207, 43%, P < 0.00001). CONCLUSION There is demand, especially among the society's young and minority members, for an SBI-sponsored mentorship program. Work/life balance and leadership were the most popular choices for guidance.
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- R Jared Weinfurtner
- Moffitt Cancer Center, Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology, Tampa, FL, USA
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- University of California, Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Medical Imaging of Lehigh Valley, Diagnostic Radiology, Allentown, PA, USA
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- Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Clinical Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Nashville, TN, USA
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- University of Michigan, Department of Radiology, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- University of Connecticut Health, Department of Radiology, Farmington, CT, USA
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- University of Pennsylvania, Department of Radiology, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- HSHS St. Mary's Hospital, Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Decatur, IL, USA
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- Stanford University, Department of Radiology, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Department of Radiology, New York, NY, USA
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The disruptive radiologist. Clin Imaging 2022; 87:5-10. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2022.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2021] [Revised: 04/04/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Discussion: Mentorship in Plastic Surgery: A Critical Appraisal of Where We Stand and What We Can Do Better. Plast Reconstr Surg 2021; 148:678-679. [PMID: 34432704 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000008296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Cheng K, Grabowski C, Chong A, Yen A, Chung CB. Initial Experience With Formal Near-Peer Mentoring in Radiology Residency. Curr Probl Diagn Radiol 2021; 51:304-307. [PMID: 34246507 DOI: 10.1067/j.cpradiol.2021.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Mentorship plays an important role in academic medicine and research. This article describes the implementation of a near-peer mentoring program for radiology residents at a single institution and assesses its utility. Of all invited residents, 100% elected to participate. Among the surveyed participants, 63.8% reported that COVID-19 restrictions resulted in feelings of isolation at work, higher in junior residents (74%) as compared to senior residents (50%). Eighty-three percent of residents agreed that the mentorship program allowed them to engage with residents that they would not routinely spend time with, and nearly all (95.7%) of surveyed residents indicated that they would recommend deployment of this mentorship program at other institutions. Together, these findings demonstrate that near-peer mentoring groups in radiology residency are a valuable addition to the training program, serve to increased resident engagement and sense of community, and provide and internal reference for guidance across resident-related issues.
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- Karen Cheng
- Department of Radiology, University of California, San Diego, CA
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- Department of Radiology, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA
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- Department of Radiology, University of California, San Diego, CA
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- Department of Radiology, University of California, San Diego, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, San Diego, CA.
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Consul N, Strax R, DeBenedectis CM, Kagetsu NJ. Mitigating Unconscious Bias in Recruitment and Hiring. J Am Coll Radiol 2021; 18:769-773. [PMID: 33933397 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2021.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2021] [Accepted: 04/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Unconscious biases in recruitment and hiring can limit the potential for building a diverse academic and private radiology practice. In the private practice environment of radiology, especially in smaller firms, in which a dysfunctional team can lead to a dysfunctional practice overall, it is especially essential to find the best candidates for the team. Many strategies for mitigating these biases can be employed strategically at multiple levels of the hiring process.
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- Nikita Consul
- Chief Resident, Department of Radiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.
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- Associate Professor, Department of Radiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Program Director, Department of Radiology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Radiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai West, New York, New York
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COVID-19: A call for mentorship in radiology. Clin Imaging 2021; 79:48-51. [PMID: 33872916 PMCID: PMC8452276 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2021.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2020] [Revised: 03/15/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, mentorship relationships have undergone significant strain. Sudden changes in the practice environment have caused radiologists to focus their attention to more immediate and essential clinical needs, thus leaving important extracurricular non-clinical endeavors like mentorship by the wayside. However, mentorship is essential more than ever during the pandemic to build strength and resilience in radiology. Specifically, mentorship can foster job resilience, facilitate career development, promote diversity, support wellness, and stimulate future practice growth during this pandemic. Practical actions are described that mentors can follow to help develop and sustain mentorship relationships during the pandemic. Summary Mentorship is critical now during the COVID-19 pandemic to build strength and resilience in radiology.
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Brown AL, Al-Khalili R, Song JH, Mahoney MC. Transitioning from trainee to breast radiologist: A guide for a successful first year. Clin Imaging 2020; 69:328-331. [PMID: 33049430 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2020.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2020] [Revised: 09/30/2020] [Accepted: 10/01/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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The transition from trainee to newly minted breast radiologist is exciting and daunting in equal measure. The early years in practice are pivotal to long-term success in breast imaging whether entering academic or nonacademic practice. Yet a paucity of literature exists to guide junior radiologists in their early career transition. New breast radiologists can successfully navigate the start of a prosperous and enriching career by implementing strategies adapted from the business world and collective wisdom from the radiology world. This article provides an outline of tips and habits for new radiologists to incorporate in their work lives as attendings to ensure that they will thrive in breast imaging for years to come.
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- Ann L Brown
- Department of Radiology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, United States of America.
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- Department of Radiology, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, United States of America
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- Department of Radiology, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, United States of America
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- Department of Radiology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, United States of America
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