Join host Chris Hobson for these 15-minute conversations that deliver insights into some of the most pressing topics in radiology today.
Erin Cooke, MD
June 2022 — Erin Cooke, MD, shares her experiences combining expertise in both radiology and visual arts to improve physician well-being and enhance patient care. This discussion builds on a Q&A case study titled "Combining Art and Medicine."
Nina Kottler, MD, MS
March 2022 — Nina Kottler, MD, MS, talks through how she and her team at Radiology Partners implemented a best practice recommendation (BPR) program powered by artificial intelligence. The technology has helped the group achieve 100% adherence to some BPRs, which are founded on evidence-based guidelines, resulting in improved patient care. The discussion builds on the "AI-Powered Best Practice Recommendation Program" case study.
Jamlik-Omari Johnson, MD, FASER
January 2022 — To kick the new year off, Jamlik-Omari Johnson, MD, FASER, joins us to share an Emory University Radiology Department payment system that uses salary benchmarks and a revised incentive system to help close the gender pay gap. This conversation builds on the "Improving Pay Equity" case study.
Marc Succi, MD
October 2021 — Marc D. Succi, MD, shares his experiences with founding an invention incubator and discusses the importance of radiology's access to robust innovation resources. This discussion conversation builds on the "Innovation Training" and "Translated for Care" case studies.
Christoph Wald, MD, MBA, PhD, FACR
August 2021 — Christoph Wald, MD, MBA, PhD, FACR, reflects on how his team was able to successfully integrate artificial intelligence into their workflow to help triage critical cases. The discussion builds on the "Integrating AI into the Clinical Workflow" case study.
Dana H. Smetherman, MD, MPH, MBA, FACR
April 2021 — Dana H. Smetherman, MD, MPH, MBA, FACR, shares lessons learned from responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in one of the nation’s early hotspots — New Orleans. The discussion builds on the “Overcoming Adversity” and “Collaborating Through Crisis” case studies.
Amy K. Patel, MD
March 2021 — Amy K. Patel, MD, describes her journey to becoming a breast imager who empowers patients to take control of their health. The conversation builds on the “Advocating for Change” case study and the Changemakers profile titled “Leading Change with Grace and Grit.”
Samir B. Patel, MD, FACR
January 2021 — Samir B. Patel, MD, FACR, shares how radiology practices can quantify the value they bring to patient care beyond image interpretation. The discussion builds on “The Value of Hard Work” and "Quantifying Non-Interpretive Work" case studies.
Carolynn M. DeBenedectis, MD
July 2020 — Carolynn M. DeBenedectis, MD, provides insights into personal branding as it pertains to individual radiologists and radiology as a profession. The discussion builds on the “Shaping Your Story” and “Rebranding Radiology” case studies.
