RadCast

In this episode we speak to Dr Michael Bernstein who is an Experimental Psychologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Diagnostic imaging at Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University, USA. Along with team at the Brown Radiology Human Factors Lab, he conducted a fascinating study that reveals how radiologists have a tendency to follow AI prompts, even when they are incorrect. We discuss the implications of this for patient care as clinical AI adoption increases, and what can be done to mitigate this phenomenon. Check out the full study here: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00330-023-09747-1

This month we catch up to discuss how Uzi is dealing with the strikes in the UK, the joys of the consultant appraisal process and overcoming setbacks after the unforeseen technical issues that affected the RadCast Roentgen Prize last month.

In this episode we speak to Dr Benjamin Hunter, a Clinical Oncologist and PhD student at Imperial College London. He is part of a research team at the Marsden who recently made headline news for their work on using radiomics and AI to detect lung cancer. We discuss the research behind the headlines and the implications of research being picked up by the media, both positive and negative. Check out the Guardian article here: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/apr/30/artificial-intelligence-tool-identify-cancer-ai

In this episode we speak to Dr Jim Zhong who is an Academic Interventional Radiology Trainee in Leeds, currently completing a Cancer Research UK funded PhD in Prostate Cancer reirradiation techniques. He gives us an overview about the rapidly evolving field of Interventional Oncology and its potential to revolutionize cancer therapy. We also discuss his life as an academic interventional radiology trainee and the importance of conducting more high level research in IO to generate evidence to justify its use in the face of competition from other more established cancer treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

In this episode we catch up with Dr John Curtis, our very first guest on the podcast back in 2018, who recently retired from his position as Radiology consultant at Aintree University Hospital. He tells us how he is spending post retirement life, the highlights from his career, gives some top tips for new consultants (see full list below) and also gives us some exclusive news on a potential return... Advice to new consultants - By Dr John Curtis 1. Under-promise, overdeliver 2. Seek a trustworthy, emotionally intelligent mentor 3. Don’t be afraid to declare your limitations - ask colleagues, radiographers and even trainees! 4. Don’t take on too much, too soon 5. Do what you like, like what you do 6. Develop strong relationships with your clinical colleagues. It is often these colleagues who know your true worth. 7. Teach the trainees – they will never forget the time and expertise you give them (this also applies to clinical colleagues). “Medical Education = saving lives in slow motion” 8. Never compromise on your standards and if asked for a “quick” opinion always provide that opinion as if you are issuing a formal report. 9. Have a list of colleagues (not necessarily within your own department) who will listen to you, keep matters confidential, offer sound advice in cases of conflict, doubts, confidence and for 2nd opinions. These colleagues can be specialty specific radiologists, any radiologist, clinicians or colleagues outside your Trust 10. Be kind to others and to yourself 11. Enjoy your job

In this episode we catch up with Hexarad to hear more about their vision of building a community of teleradiologists in Dubai, led by our very own Jamie. We also hear about some of their other exciting developments, including the launch of OptiRad, their proprietary workflow system aimed at improving efficiency for radiology departments.

For this episode we have a rare early release to announce some big news before the cat is out of the bag! Jamie is indeed leaving, but is he leaving his job, RadCast, both and where is he going? Uzoma also gives a review of his first 6 months in his new consultant job.

In this episode we speak to Professor Frank Gaillard, Founder and Editor in Chief of Radiopaedia, one of the most widely utilised and relied upon sources of radiology educational content. He talks us through the origin story, how Radiopaedia fulfil their mission of democratising radiology knowledge, the Radiopaedia conference and much more!

In this episode we speak to Dr Umair (Umi) Janjua, a UK Radiologist born and bred who swapped his consultant job in the UK for private medicine in Dubai. He gives us a comprehensive review of his unique experience there from the working conditions (the good and the bad), the social life, the lucrative package and whether he would recommend the switch to others.  

In this episode we cover the anxiety inducing topic of litigation in radiology with Majid Hassan who leads the medical malpractice division at Capsticks Solicitors. We discuss why some errors end up in court and others don't, defending radiologists in court, the role of medical experts, whether society is becoming more litigious and much more!