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This month we record our first video pod with a guest on as we get back round the table with Dr Paul McCoubrie, a Consultant Radiologist at North Bristol NHS Trust and now a two time author with his new book "More Rules Of Radiology", the sequel to the esteemed 'The Rules of Radiology' book. During our chat, we get to ask Paul what it's like being a 2nd time author, pick his brains behind some of our favourite rules in his new book and of course, get the inside scoop on whether there will be a 3...
Update as per 01/09/24: we have been contacted by the Chair of the FRCR 2B who has kindly given us some further information (thank you for reaching out). The proposed changes to the rapids will unlikely be before June 2025. Also, the option to "bank" passes in individual components of the 2B will not be going ahead. Welcome to our second video podcast (or is it vidpod or podvid?), In this episode, we share with you insider, not-so-secret info about the new changes to the FRCR 2B exam. We'll also...
We are back! After a short hiatus, we are back with our first ever rambles video pod! The three of us sit down to talk about the fall out from ending the pod and what's in store in the exciting new era of video content for RadCast. If you're interested in putting your radiology anatomy knowledge to the test, make sure to check out our Roentgen radiology anatomy competition via www.radcast.co.uk/courses/roentgen24 If you wanna get in touch, please do so via hello@radcast.co.uk. We love hearing fr...
This month we have a shock announcement to make as after almost 6 years of releasing the pod, this will be our final episode! We discuss the reasons behind the decision and what the future holds for RadCast. We also compare our choices of our top 3 RadCast episodes of all time. Listen in to see if you agree with us or if we even agree with each other! On that note we would like to say a massive thank you to all the listeners over the years, goodbye!
This month we speak to Dr Monika Radikė who is a Consultant Cardiothoracic Radiologist at the Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital. We discuss advanced Cardiac imaging, turf wars and research and explore her experiences working in leading centres across Europe including Lisbon, Barcelona, Brussels and London.
This month we speak to Dr Salman Qureshi who is a Consultant Head & Neck Radiologist at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City/Mayo Clinic in Abu Dhabi, having formerly held consultant posts in Qatar and Manchester. We discuss his enthusiasm for medical education and how this takes him all over the world delivering lectures on the global conference circuit. We also take a slight detour from our usual theme to discuss Salman's newfound passion for walking, which has sparked a lifestyle and body transf...
Dr. Susie Shelmerdine shares her journey from a conventional radiology career to specializing in pediatric post-mortem imaging, leading her to co-found Anubix, a company providing imaging services and education for bereaved families and pathologists. She also delves into her significant academic contributions, particularly in developing AI algorithms for pediatric fracture detection, and highlights the ethical considerations of AI. Furthermore, she recounts her experiences with radiology outreach in Nepal, emphasizing the vital role of teaching and support in underserved regions, and offers advice for aspiring academics and those interested in global health initiatives.
Consultant Radiologist Dr. David Little shares the story behind his open letter to the RCR regarding the controversial GMC regulation of physician associates, detailing its significant impact and the RCR's subsequent stronger stance. He also reflects on his experience running for RCR President, offering a unique perspective on advocacy from both within and outside the college. Additionally, Dr. Little provides valuable insights into the challenging radiology recruitment process, critiquing the MSRA exam and sharing essential tips for aspiring radiologists, emphasizing the importance of demonstrating passion and maximizing application opportunities.
Dr. Dan Fasher shares his journey from early coding to becoming a musculoskeletal radiologist and tech entrepreneur. He critically examines the current state of AI in radiology, arguing for its application in workflow and logistics before complex image interpretation. Fasher also discusses the Yorkshire Imaging Collaborative's efforts in implementing AI trials, the complexities of navigating the AI vendor landscape, and his experiences with personal projects like Paxspin and Radiology Masters, emphasizing organic growth and balancing multiple commitments.
This month we chat to Dr Rahil Kassamali, a British Interventional Radiologist who in 2020 quit the NHS and took up a post at Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar. IR is often neglected in discussions around Radiologists working abroad so he gives us a great insight into how made the switch and whether he would recommend it to others. His experience of working in a public healthcare system in Qatar also provides an interesting contrast to our episode 52 guest, Umi's, experience of working in private...
In this episode we speak to Dr Michael Bernstein who is an Experimental Psychologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Diagnostic imaging at Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University, USA. Along with team at the Brown Radiology Human Factors Lab, he conducted a fascinating study that reveals how radiologists have a tendency to follow AI prompts, even when they are incorrect. We discuss the implications of this for patient care as clinical AI adoption increases, and what can be do...
This month we catch up to discuss how Uzi is dealing with the strikes in the UK, the joys of the consultant appraisal process and overcoming setbacks after the unforeseen technical issues that affected the RadCast Roentgen Prize last month.
In this episode we speak to Dr Benjamin Hunter, a Clinical Oncologist and PhD student at Imperial College London. He is part of a research team at the Marsden who recently made headline news for their work on using radiomics and AI to detect lung cancer. We discuss the research behind the headlines and the implications of research being picked up by the media, both positive and negative. Check out the Guardian article here: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/apr/30/artificial-intelligence-...
Academic Interventional Radiology Trainee Dr. Jim Zhong explores the rapidly evolving field of Interventional Oncology, covering its curative and palliative minimally invasive cancer treatments like ablation and embolization. He shares his journey into academic IR, emphasizes the critical need for high-level research to justify IO's role against established therapies, and discusses challenges and opportunities in academic clinical training and the future expansion of the specialty.
In this episode we catch up with Dr John Curtis, our very first guest on the podcast back in 2018, who recently retired from his position as Radiology consultant at Aintree University Hospital. He tells us how he is spending post retirement life, the highlights from his career, gives some top tips for new consultants (see full list below) and also gives us some exclusive news on a potential return... Advice to new consultants - By Dr John Curtis 1. Under-promise, overdeliver 2. Seek a trustworth...
In this episode we catch up with Hexarad to hear more about their vision of building a community of teleradiologists in Dubai, led by our very own Jamie. We also hear about some of their other exciting developments, including the launch of OptiRad, their proprietary workflow system aimed at improving efficiency for radiology departments.
For this episode we have a rare early release to announce some big news before the cat is out of the bag! Jamie is indeed leaving, but is he leaving his job, RadCast, both and where is he going? Uzoma also gives a review of his first 6 months in his new consultant job.
In this episode we speak to Professor Frank Gaillard, Founder and Editor in Chief of Radiopaedia, one of the most widely utilised and relied upon sources of radiology educational content. He talks us through the origin story, how Radiopaedia fulfil their mission of democratising radiology knowledge, the Radiopaedia conference and much more!
In this episode we speak to Dr Umair (Umi) Janjua, a UK Radiologist born and bred who swapped his consultant job in the UK for private medicine in Dubai. He gives us a comprehensive review of his unique experience there from the working conditions (the good and the bad), the social life, the lucrative package and whether he would recommend the switch to others.
In this episode we cover the anxiety inducing topic of litigation in radiology with Majid Hassan who leads the medical malpractice division at Capsticks Solicitors. We discuss why some errors end up in court and others don't, defending radiologists in court, the role of medical experts, whether society is becoming more litigious and much more!
In this episode we speak to the new RCR President Dr Katharine Halliday and get her outlook on the opportunities and challenges facing the colleges during her coming tenure including AI, radiology networks, workforce and the relationship between IR & DR. We also discuss the influential Get It Right First Time (GIRFT) report in Radiology, which she lead, and how she intends to implement the recommendations. We debrief on the inaugural RCR Global Congress in Dubai - was it a success and do the...
Dr. Peter Kralt, a pioneer in post-mortem CT, and Dr. Lenetta Boyce discuss their roles at iGene, a digital autopsy company. They delve into the evolution of PM CT, how studies are performed and reported, its use in diverse cases from non-suspicious deaths to mass victim identification, and the unique challenges like collaborating with pathologists and the psychological toll. The conversation also touches on advanced techniques like angiography and the future of this evolving field.
Jamie has just finished his first year as a consultant and I've just finished my Fellowship at Guy's so we both reflect on our experiences over the last year and Jamie gives me some tips for my upcoming consultant job. I also recount my experience of going through the consultant interview process and Jamie discusses his recent stint working as a Radiologist at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
This month we speak to Dr Fiona Pathiraja, Founder & Managing Director at the venture capital investing firm Crista Galli Ventures and former Radiology Consultant at University College London Hospital. She tells us about her fascinating career journey encompassing radiology, public health, management consulting and health tech investing with stints at UCL, London Business School and Harvard. We discuss the challenges of leaving medicine, the exciting companies she is investing in and her exp...
Dr. Leonid Chepelev discusses the transformative role of radiologists in 3D printing, exploring its applications from complex congenital heart disease to surgical planning. He details the workflow, technology, and challenges of setting up a 3D printing service in a hospital, emphasizing the radiologist's unique expertise. The episode also touches upon the medical-legal considerations, advanced imaging protocols, and the distant, exciting future of bioprinting, highlighting 3D printing's significant impact on patient care.
In this episode we speak to Jade Scott-Blagrove, Founder of the Widening Participations Medics Network and Co-Founder RadReach, an RCR collaboration aimed at increasing access to radiology to individuals from under-represented groups. She tells us about her own life experiences that motivate her, gives her assessment on the current state of diversity in radiology and explains the tangible steps her and the RCR are taking to make radiology as inclusive as possible.
In this episode, named after an article written by Dr Brady in 2021, we discuss how the changing nature of radiologist work is having the paradoxical effect of making us less visible to our clinical colleagues and patients, at a time when radiology has never been more integral to patient care. Dr Brady also introduces the concept of value based radiology and explains why we need to shift the emphasis from volume to value of outputs.
This month we have the 3rd instalment of our fellowship series as we speak to Dr Rosalind Williamson, Paediatric Radiology Consultant at Alder Hey Children's Hospital, who in 2020 spent a year at The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, Australia. We discuss the quirks of Paediatric Radiology, how she faired on her fellowship and surviving Melbourne's hardcore lockdown measures.
Dr. Eric Gantwerker, Medical Director at Level Ex, discusses the fascinating intersection of gaming and medical education. He delves into the psychological theories supporting game-based learning, contrasting its engaging 'flow state' with traditional study. Level Ex creates immersive, fun video games for doctors, focusing on psychomotor skills and cognitive tasks, with plans for innovative radiology offerings.
In this episode we chat to Dr Koshy Jacob, the man behind Revise Radiology, the most well known platform for FRCR exams preparation. We discuss the origins of Revise Radiology and the keys to success in radiology exams. He also tells about his unique career choices that have maximised freedom and autonomy including leaving the NHS to do teleradiology and pursue other interests such as property investing. Timestamp: 00:00 Introduction, 2:55 Exams and Revise Radiology, 24:55 Leaving NHS/Teleradiol...
