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Contrast and Clarity with the JACR
Hosted by Maddi Wulfeck · EN
Welcome to "Contrast & Clarity with the JACR," where we dive into the latest trends in the world of radiology. Join hosts Maddi Wulfeck and Jeff Waltz as they discuss current radiology topics and innovations that are shaping the future of healthcare. Topics will span the hottest trends in radiology such as artificial intelligence, expert perspectives, and what the future holds for the field.
Whether you're a seasoned radiologist, resident, medical student, or simply curious about the field, this podcast sets the stage for an exciting journey into the world of medical imaging.
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31. The Great Radiology Migration: From Hospitals to Home Offices
Nov 3000:54:34Tap to summarizeWhat happens when the dream of remote radiology becomes a nightmare for practice culture? Tune in as Maddi and Jeff are joined by Ivan DeQuesada, MD and Andrew Moriarty, MD to discuss onsite staffing concerns and the tensions between productivity, patient care, and the modern radiologist's desire for flexibility. From empathetic accountability to equitable hybrid scheduling and strategic work-from-home incentives, this discussion reveals why balancing autonomy and presence is crucial for private practice radiology. Find the JACR article here: https://shorturl.at/0J0gI
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30. The New Readout Reality *CME Available*
Nov 1700:48:17Tap to summarizeHow has the traditional radiology resident readout evolved in the post-pandemic era?In this week's episode, Maddi and Jeff are joined by Shanna Matalon, MD, Sophia O'Brien, MD MSEd, and Scott Simpson, MD MSEd to talk about what trainees and faculty really think about side-by-side, remote, and asynchronous readouts, why feedback gaps persist, and how programs can improve the educational experience in hybrid environments. A must-listen for anyone involved in radiology training!Find the JACR article here: https://shorturl.at/NOjj2Claim your CME here: https://cortex.acr.org/Presenters/CaseScript/CaseView?Info=6U95sEWo3jaJM3JERvUep1s27mel6%2b%2bZUPcxFIuv1ms%253d
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29. The Pass/Fail Paradox: When Leveling the Field Tilted It
Nov 200:38:50Tap to summarizeWhen USMLE Step 1 went pass/fail, the goal was to lower stress and level the playing field. Instead, it may have just moved the goalposts. In this week's episode, Ruth Carlos, MD, MS, FACR and Megan Worthington, MS join Maddi and Jeff to talk about how the change to pass/fail for the USMLE Step 1 examination has reshaped the residency match - especially for competitive specialties like radiology. Although the move to pass/fail was supposed to fix student stress, it instead shifted the spotlight (and pressure) to Step 2, school prestige, and the alphabet soup of rankings. Find the JACR article here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40541763/
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28. The Leaky Pipeline Fix: Building a Stronger Future for Women in Radiology
Oct 1900:28:41Tap to summarizeWomen make up half of the medical school graduates, but only a quarter of radiology residents. In this episode, Maddi and Jeff are joined by Amy Patel, MD and Shiva Yagobian, BS to go beyond the statistics and explore the social, institutional, and policy-level barriers that shape the "leaky pipeline" from training to leadership. Whether you're a trainee wondering where all the women in leadership are - or a department leader looking to make real, sustainable change - this episode offers both the data and the direction to help close the gap. Find the JACR article here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40216284/
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27. Beyond the Balance Sheet: Investing in the Future of Radiology *CME Available*
Oct 500:21:44Tap to summarizeAs health systems and radiology practices continue to consolidate, education often ends up as collateral damage. In this episode, Charlotte Taylor, MD joins Jeff and Maddi to discuss how radiology educators can adapt - and even thrive - when clinical demands and financial pressures are rising. From incentive scorecards and creative teaching models to intentional early resource allocation to enable tailored training, this conversation explores practical, scalable ways to preserve excellence in training the next generation of radiologists. Find the JACR article here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40543532/Claim your CME here: https://shorturl.at/LVxwh
Transcribe →3. Global Heath & Virtual Multidisciplinary Team Meetings
Dec 2, 2024Tap to summarizeHow can virtual multidisciplinary team meetings be used to promote global health and empower residencies that lack teaching resources? Maddi explores the virtual team meetings that have been established between the radiology department at UNC-Chapel Hill and Kamuzu Central Hospital in Lilongwe, Malawi with Katrina McGinty, MD, Benjamin Brown, MD, and Amarylis Mapurisa, MD. Find the article in the November 2024 issue of the JACR: https://www.jacr.org/article/S1546-1440(24)00683-5/abstract
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