AJR Podcast Series

Glimpse into the world of prenatal diagnostics! Safwan Halabi, MD, speaks with host Raisa Amiruddin, MBBS, on techniques for detailed imaging of the developing fetus and the role of radiologists in the multidisciplinary fetal medicine team.

A growing shortage of breast radiologists has hindered timely access to diagnostic breast imaging services. Radiologist burnout is exacerbating these workforce challenges. In this AJR Conversation, Breast Imaging Senior Editor Wei Yang, MD, speaks with Sona Chikarmane, MD, about her team's recently published AJR article exploring how the implementation of a remote diagnostic breast imaging program can provide a sustainable strategy to address these gaps.

Full article: Decoupling Visual Parsing and Diagnostic Reasoning for Vision–Language Models (GPT-4o and GPT-5): Analysis Using Thoracic Imaging Quiz Cases What is the bottleneck in ongoing attempts to use vision-language models to interpret radiologic imaging? Pranjal Rai, MD, discusses this recent AJR model by Han et al. that seeks to differentiate the roles of visual parsing and diagnostic reasoning toward impacting VLM performance.

How can lessons from sports aid a radiology career? Claude Sirlin, MD, and Benjamin Wildman-Tobriner, MD, join cohosts Lindsey Negrete, MD, and Amy Maduram, MD to discuss resilience through failure in athletics, mental habits during high-stakes competitions, and the nonlinear path to academic success. 

Full article: Artificial Intelligence for CT and MRI Protocoling: A Meta-analysis of Traditional Machine Learning, Transformer, and Large Language Models CT and MRI protocoling can pose substantial time burdens for radiologists. Selima Siala, MD, discusses this AJR article by Sacoranksy et al. that reports a meta-analysis comparing traditional machine-learning, transformer, and large language models for automated examination protocoling.

Full article: False-Negative Screening and Diagnostic Mammograms in the National Mammography Database From 2010 to 2022 What lessons can we use from the National Mammography Database? Jordan Kondo, MD, discusses the AJR article from Oluyemi et al. that explores false-negative mammography rates based on this large data resource.

Full article: Echogenic Rind Associated With Suspicious Masses on Ultrasound: Performance for Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Associations With Pathologic Tumor Characteristics How should radiologists approach an echogenic rind detected in association with a breast mass on ultrasound? Osvaldo Berlina, MD, discusses this article by Nguyen et al. on the clinical implications of this finding.

As the year comes to a close, we pause to reflect on what wellness truly means in medicine and radiology. Sherry Wang, MD, joins host Surbhi Raichandani, MD, for an honest conversation on burnout, gratitude, and rediscovering purpose in the small moments that sustain us.

Erin Alaia, MD, the 2025 Melvin M. Figley Fellow in Radiology Journalism, and Domen Plut, MD, PhD, the 2025 Lee F. Rogers International Fellow in Radiology Journalism, share their experiences as the year's ARRS editorial journal fellows, focusing on insights into AJR operations and activities. They discuss lessons learned about the editor role, takeaways from the publications staff, strategies for successful publication, and impacts on their own careers. 

From creating a reporting fix as a resident to leading industry-shaping startups, the path has been a playbook for impact. Woojin Kim, MD, speaks with host Sid Dogra, MD, about his entrepreneurial journey, discussing startup lessons, maintenance of clinical practice, time management keys, and the future of radiology artificial intelligence.

A guide to modern, safer pediatric imaging! Michael S. Gee, MD, and Camilo J. Cobos, MD, speak with host Raisa Amiruddin, MBBS, on the impacts of standardization and new technologies in improving the consistency of care while highlighting the efforts of key partners in redefining protocol execution and patient experience.

Full article: PI-RADS Version 2.1 for Prostate MRI Interpretation: Associations of Study Quality and Cancer Detection Metrics—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Research quality can influence the results of studies evaluating PI-RADS performance. Tobi Folami, MD, discusses this AJR article by Nedelcu et al. reporting a meta-analysis of PI-RADS v2.1 performance, with attention to the impact of study quality.

Full article: Real-World Use and Outcomes of Lung-RADS v1.1 Category 4B Versus Lung-RADS v2022 Category 0 for Suspected Infectious or Inflammatory Findings on Lung Cancer Screening CT How should radiologists handle suspected infectious or inflammatory findings on lung cancer screening CT? Brittany Miles, MD, talks with Randall Rosenblatt, MD, on the implications of Lung-RADS v2022 category 0 in this setting, based on the recent AJR article by Arora et al.

What are insights from a radiologist's experience in creating an educational conference on endometriosis imaging? Wendaline VanBuren, MD, joins cohosts Lindsey Negrete, MD, and Amy Maduram, MD, to discuss opportunities to learn from international colleagues, public speaking pearls, and the importance of networking and collaboration. 

What are practical strategies for faculty navigating their first years in academic medicine? Priscilla J. Slanetz, MD, MPH, speaks with host Surbhi Raichandani. MD, about the early-career journey in academic radiology, covering themes on values, time management, leadership, promotion, and personal branding, while sharing candid insights on balance, clarity, and growth.

Full article: MRI at 0.55 T for Assessment of Pancreatic Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms: An Intraindividual Comparison Versus 1.5-T and 3-T MRI Use of mid-field scanners could help improve access to MRI services. Hira Qureshi, MD, discusses this AJR article by Rajeev et al. that explores the use of a 0.55-T scanner for surveillance of pancreatic intraductal mucinous neoplasms.

Discover what it takes to lead with vision and purpose. Cheri L. Canon, MD, speaks with host Sid Dogra, MD, about her leadership path from radiology to the helm of a major health system and the lessons learned along the way. 

Full article: Utility of CAD-RADS 2.0 Plaque Burden Grades and Stenosis Categories on Coronary CTA for Predicting Cardiac Events in Patients With Acute Chest Pain: A Multicenter Study Plaque burden grade reporting was incorporated in CAD-RADS 2.0. Radhika Rajeev, MD, discusses this AJR article by Lee et al. that explores the prognostic impact of these grades.

Full article: Attrition of the National Radiologist Workforce: Associations with Radiologist and Practice Characteristics What factors may be associated with radiologist attrition from the national workforce? Dora Chen, MD, discusses the recent article by Christensen et al. exploring radiologist and practice characteristics that may be impacting national attrition rates.

Rapid MRI is transforming pediatric emergency care. Rama Ayyala, MD, joins host Raisa Amiruddin, MBBS, to discuss how rapid MRI, incorporating a limited number of sequences to answer specific clinical questions, maintains diagnostic accuracy while improving workflow speed and efficiency in the pediatric emergency department.

How can radiology leaders foster adaptability and innovation? Andy Moriarity, MD, MBA, speaks with cohosts Lindsey Negrete, MD, and Amy Maduram, MD, on artificial intelligence innovation in clinical operations, the value of pursuing an MBA degree, and strategies for achieving workplace efficiency and team cohesion in private practice.

Feeling uncertain in your first years out? Desiree Morgan, MD, speaks with host Surbhi Raichandani, MD, about perspective, resilience, and lessons from decades of practice that will give early-career radiologists the courage to find their fit.

Full article: Contrast-Enhanced Voiding Urosonography and Radionuclide Cystography for Diagnosing Vesicoureteral Reflux Using VCUG as the Reference Standard: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis What is the current role of contrast-enhanced voiding urosonography in the detection of pediatric vesicoureteral reflux (VUR)? Raisa Amiruddin, MBBS, is joined by Hansel Otero, MD, to discuss the recent meta-analysis by Hayatghaibi et al. comparing imaging tests for VUR diagnosis.

Full article: Central Tumor Location in Resected Lung Adenocarcinoma: Association with Recurrence and Survival Outcomes What is the association of tumor location with lung cancer outcomes? Antonino Andrea Blandino, MD, discusses the article by Ahn et al. exploring prognostic implications of central location for resected lung adenocarcinoma. 

Could you picture yourself becoming Chief Medical Officer of a global AI startup? Samir Shah, MD, MMM speaks with Sid Dogra, MD about his experience as CMO of Qure.ai for the last two years, the skills he brought from his prior leadership roles in teleradiology companies, and what he's learned about radiology AI in his new position. 

An inside scoop to pediatric radiology training and beyond. Amy Mehollin-Ray, MD, speaks with host Raisa Amiruddin, MBBS, on the many training pathways available and common misconceptions about the subspecialty. Academics, teleradiology, private or hybrid practice: the opportunities are everywhere! https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.25.33866

Full article: Out-of-the-Box Large Language Models for Detecting and Classifying Critical Findings in Radiology Reports Can LLMs help radiologists handle large volumes of critical findings requiring communication and tracking? Pranjal Raj, MD, discusses the AJR article by Talati et al. exploring the optimization and performance of LLMs in detecting and classifying radiology critical findings.

What are common myths versus truths about sustainable radiology practices? Kate Hanneman, MD, speaks with cohosts Lindsey Negrete, MD, and Amy Maduram, MD, about the evolving importance of sustainability in radiology, practical steps that practices can use to minimize environmental impact, and steps for becoming champions of change.

“You don't need it all figured out to make a difference.” Amy Patel, MD, speaks with host Surbhi Raichandani, MD, about leading, growing, and building meaningful work during her earliest years in practice.

Full article: Gadopiclenol Versus Gadoterate Meglumine for Pediatric Brain MRI: An Intraindividual Comparison of Contrast Enhancement Gadopiclenol has the potential to enable substantial reductions in contrast media doses. Selima Siala, MD, discusses this AJR article by Valencia et al. exploring the use of gadopiclenol for dose reductions in the setting of pediatric brain MRI.

Radiology practices are particularly vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks, with some practices ceasing operations as a result of an attack. In this AJR Conversation, Policy, Quality, and Practice Management Senior Editor Jonathan Mezrich MD, JD, MBA, LLM speaks with Benoit Desjardins, MD, PhD, about his team's recently published AJR article providing strategies for how radiology practices can prepare for and handle cyberattacks.

Exploring and reporting liver anatomy plays a vital role in hepatocellular carcinoma management. In this AJR Conversation, Gastrointestinal Imaging Senior Editor Federica Vernuccio, MD, PhD, speaks with Justin Tse, MD, about his team's recently published article providing a practical anatomy-based guide for staging and treatment planning in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma.

Have you ever considered nonprofit work or global health volunteerism as a radiologist? Bhavya Rehani, MD, cofounder of Health4theworld, an award-winning nonprofit organization, speaks with host Sid Dogra, MD, about her vision for the organization, initial and evolving challenges, and advice for radiologists at all career levels about nonprofit work. https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.25.33751

Full article: CT Colonography for Colorectal Cancer Screening and Prevention: 20-Year Programmatic Experience at a U.S. Academic Medical Center CT colonography (CTC) serves as an important noninvasive test for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, although its implementation has faced challenges. Jordan Kondo, MD, discusses the AJR article by Pickhardt et al. reporting one center's experience from 15,431 CTC examinations performed over a 20-year period.

Learn the ABCDEs of the cervical spine. Judy Gadde, DO, MBA, speaks with host Raisa Amiruddin, MBBS, on understanding the delicate bones and ligaments of the pediatric cervical spine, identifying elusive soft tissue injuries and developmental mimics, and effectively communicating essential information while reporting.  https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.25.33718

Full episode: Photon-Counting Detector CTA in Standard and Ultra high-Resolution Modes for Diagnosing Coronary Artery Stenosis Using Invasive Angiography as the Reference: A Prospective Study Protocol decisions may impact the diagnostic performance of PCD coronary CTA. Tobi Folami, MD, discusses the AJR article by Wang et al. on optimization of PCD CTA in evaluating for coronary artery stenosis.

What does it take to lead, innovate, and succeed in radiology? Fred Lee, MD, joins cohosts Lindsey Negrete, MD, and Amy Maduram, MD, to discuss effective pitches to venture capitalists, approaches to bootstrap a startup company, and comparisons of deal versus no-deal scenarios.  https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.25.33677 

Full article: Associations of Breast Cancer Method of Detection With Tumor Characteristics, Treatments, and Overall Survival: A Propensity-Score Matched Analysis Research into the method of breast cancer detection can help inform screening guidelines. Osvaldo Berlina, MD, discusses the AJR article by Chen et al. that uses a propensity-score matched analysis to understand associations of method of detection with survival outcomes.

Full article: Multimodal Generative Artificial Intelligence Model for Creating Radiology Reports for Chest Radiographs in Patients Undergoing Tuberculosis Screening Widespread radiographic screening for tuberculosis can be challenged in certain regions by limited radiologist availability. Dora Chen, MD, discusses a recent AJR article by Hong et al. that evaluates the potential use of generative AI for chest radiography interpretation in this setting.

Learn how to tackle unfamiliar PACS platforms, adjust to local workflow quirks, and stay organized while you find your rhythm in a new environment. Host Surbhi Raichandani, MD, provides this practical guide for navigating your first few weeks on the job.

The growing spectrum of neurotoxicities related to targeted cancer therapies can present a challenge for radiologists. In this AJR Conversation, Neuroradiology Imaging Senior Editor Carlos Zamora, MD, PhD, speaks with Alvand Hasankhani, MD, about his team's recently published article addressing the critical role of neuroimaging in detecting and differentiating neurotoxicity syndromes associated with common and emerging cancer therapies.

Full article: https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.25.33063 Bardia Nadim, MD, discusses the AJR article by Jang et al. exploring real-world results from the use of AI for detecting lung metastases from colorectal cancer.

How can academic radiologists break into the entrepreneurial world? Greg Zaharchuk, MD, PhD, speaks with host Sid Dogra, MD, about his journey from academic neuroradiology to co-founding Subtle Medical, sharing insights into the challenges, rewards, and lessons learned in building an artificial intelligence startup from within academic medicine.

Uncover the diverse scope of practice available in pediatric radiology. Shannon Farmakis, MD, speaks with host Raisa Amiruddin, MBBS, on the often unseen professional opportunities in pediatric imaging, including insights into the routines and realities of private practice and approaches for navigating a fulfilling career in the specialty. https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.25.33521

Full article: Artificial Intelligence for Low-Dose CT Lung Cancer Screening: Comparison of Utilization Scenarios Shailin Thomas, MD, PhD, discusses the AJR article by Lee et al. comparing four utilization scenarios for the application of artificial intelligence to CT lung cancer screening.

Full article: Pericardial Fat and Primary Tumor Radiomics for Predicting Occult N2 Disease and Survival in Clinical Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Multicenter Study With Biologic Correlation Kamyar Ghabili, MD, discusses the AJR article by Huang et al. exploring a predictive radiomics model in non-small cell lung cancer.

Co-hosts Lindsey Negrete, MD, and Amy Maduram, MD, interview guests Mark Mullins, MD, PhD, and Judy Gadde, MD, on Radiology Trailblazers. This episode highlights techniques to enhance trainee education, feedback, mentoring, and social media teaching files. Listen to learn what it takes to lead, innovate, and succeed in radiology. https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.25.33479 

What if the hardest part of becoming a radiologist comes after training ends? Surbhi Raichandani, MD, introduces the series and explores the emotional and logistical challenges that new attendings face during the leap from training to independent practice.

Full article: LI-RADS CT/MRI Radiation Treatment Response Algorithm Version 2024: Category Redistribution and Short-Term Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Y-90 Radioembolization for HCC Antonino Andrea Blandino, MD, discusses the AJR article by Chiu et al. evaluating implications of LI-RADS CT/MRI Radiation Treatment Response Version 2024.

The recently released 9th version of the AJCC staging system for nasopharyngeal carcinoma includes several critical updates to optimize the impact of imaging-based staging. In this AJR Conversation, Neuroradiology Imaging Section Editor Carlos Zamora, MD, PhD, speaks with Alok Bhatt, MD, and Pranjal Rai, MD, about their team's recently published article on the 9th version's key modifications and clinical implications.

Full article: Head-to-Head Comparison of 68Ga-PentixaFor PET/CT and FDG PET/CT for Detecting Hematologic and Solid Cancers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Aiasha Alam, MD, discusses the systematic review and meta-analysis by Wang et al. comparing 68Ga-PentixaFor PET/CT and FDG PET/CT for oncologic evaluation.