Christopher Williams, PhD, has always wanted to become a NASA Astronaut. After applying in 2020 and getting selected last month, Dr. Williams’ hopes are being realized.   Dr. Williams starts two years of training next month in Houston. After that, he’ll be a full-fledged astronaut ready for a mission. We had the chance to catch…

For the first time in almost a decade, the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) has a radiation oncologist as its president. The organization’s leader is usually a diagnostic radiologist, the primary specialty that comprises RSNA’s membership.   Bruce Haffty, MD, plans to use his experience in radiation oncology as a springboard in his new…

By Yasha Gupta, MD   We’ve all heard the saying: “You miss 100% of the shots (opportunities) you don’t take.” But what about the opportunities you didn’t know you had?   This is where networking comes in. The more hands you shake, the more you are on people’s radar. A cold email is OK, but…