Sara Lami, MD, MPH, moved to the United States in 2014 to start her radiology career as a postdoctoral research fellow at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. After almost a year, she became discouraged and returned to her native Iran. “I was completely lost,” said Dr. Lami, who went home in April 2015 to think about…
Like many people across the United States, Hala Mazin, MD, proudly wears a pink ribbon during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Mazin, who said pink is her favorite color anyway, knows that the ribbon can remind others to think about the importance of cancer screenings. Unlike many people, Dr. Mazin spends the whole year dedicated…
By Elizabeth Snyder, MD Receiving an invitation to give Grand Rounds from another institution can be exciting and daunting. While it is an honor to be invited to speak, the thought of presenting to a room full of smart medical professionals can be intimidating. Yet, if you can get over the initial nervousness and put…
When the ABR switched from in-person to remote exams, we endeavored not only to make the exams secure and reliable, but also to create a positive experience for candidates. Staff from almost every department have played a role in achieving this goal. From IT designing user-friendly exam platforms, Exam Delivery developing schedules and emails, and…
Before they appear in participants’ email boxes every Monday, Online Longitudinal Assessment questions go through the wringer. The question writing process works the same for all 17 OLA volunteer committees. It includes extensive development and review by diplomates who are experts in their fields. Questions that are eventually offered to participants go through the following…
By Christine Nwoke, MS, DO In 1981, Drs. Helen Redman and Ann Lewicki established the American Association for Women in Radiology (AAWR) with the intent to increase the presence of women in the field. Despite their efforts, there is still a low number of female radiologists practicing today. The Association of American Medical Colleges reported…
A group of radiology residency hopefuls are putting “social” back in social media as they prepare for next year’s Match. Medical school students are using hashtags on Twitter, including #futureradres and #Match2023, to build a community of peers and mentors. The plan is working; they’re making connections on what can often be a platform for…
Now in his 50th year in medicine, Paul Wallner, DO, is retiring as the ABR’s associate executive director (AED) for radiation oncology. Dr. Wallner has served the RO community as AED for more than 13 years. He will continue working with GenesisCare USA and maintain his activities with ACR and ASTRO committees. “My time with…
Already an Online Longitudinal Assessment question writer, Eric England, MD, happily solicits opinions and provides his own about the ABR’s Initial Certification (IC) process. As vice chair of education for the department of radiology at the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine, Dr. England gets feedback from residents who are going through the IC process….
Growing up in a town of approximately 3,000 people isn’t a common backstory for a physician. Jordan Murray, DO, is an outlier. “It’s very close-knit, very small,” Dr. Murray said of his hometown, Oliver Springs, Tennessee. “It’s one of those towns where there are two stoplights and everybody knows everybody.” Dr. Murray’s high school was…
By Katie Kirk Enneagram Type 7: The Enthusiast Years ago, I gained insight into my behaviors after an introduction to the Enneagram personality typing system. Why do I meticulously plan vacations down to the half-hour? I want time to explore everything. Why do I insist on dining in restaurants family style? I want a taste…
By Hunter Gazda Case report poster presentations help medical students’ professional development and can be a rewarding experience in many ways. As a medical student with a dream to enter a radiology residency, I came across many interesting cases on both my radiology and non-radiology rotations. I was fascinated by these cases and found that…
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