RSNA Medical Student Task Force

Dr. Shravan Sridhar explores the evidence-based approach to transthoracic needle biopsy, covering indications, performance metrics, complications, and risk mitigation strategies. Listeners will gain practical insights on patient selection, technical considerations, and navigating controversial scenarios to optimize outcomes in clinical practice. Evidence-based Approach to Transthoracic Needle Biopsy: Procedural Techniques, Risks, and Controversies. Sridhar et al. RadioGraphics 2025; 45(9):e240094.

Drs. Sophia O’Brien Austin Pantel, explore the role of 18F-Fluoroestradiol (FES) PET-CT in the diagnosis and management of ER-positive breast cancer. They review key findings from their RadioGraphics article, discuss updates to national guidelines, and highlight how FES imaging improves patient care by assessing estrogen receptor expression across all sites of disease. 18F-Fluoroestradiol: Current Applications and Future Directions. O’Brien et al. RadioGraphics 2023; 43(3):e220143

Host Dr. Refky Nicola summarizes a recent review article from RadioGraphics. Find out how to stand out from the crowd and create your own outstanding exhibit.  Creating an Award-winning RSNA Education Exhibit. Albasha and Burkett et al. RadioGraphics 2022; 42:E106-E108.

Join Dr. Mana Moassefi from the Mayo Clinic as she explores how cognitive biases shape radiology practice and contribute to diagnostic errors. Highlighting practical debiasing strategies, she guides listeners through each stage of image interpretation to help radiologists move from biased to balanced readings. Spectrum of Cognitive Biasesin Diagnostic Radiology. Yoon and Lee et al. RadioGraphics 2024; 44(7):e230059.

Dr. Jennifer Weaver speaks with Dr. Yasha Gupta about the origins, structure, and impact of the RSNA Medical Student Task Force. They discuss the task force’s initiatives, including scholarships, mentorship, and outreach programs, to engage and support medical students interested in radiology. RSNA Medical Student Task Force:A Success Story in MedicalStudent Initiatives. Anderson and Chang et al. RadioGraphics 2025; 45(7):e240253.  RSNA Volunteer Opportunities Directory 

Content Warning: This episode contains depictions of domestic violence, listener discretion is advised. Join hosts Dr. Jennifer Weaver and Dr. Jonathan Revels speak with Dr. Jamie Elifritz about the evolving role of postmortem CT in forensic medicine. Dr. Elifritz shares her experience in forensic imaging and highlights how postmortem CT can enhance death investigations, support legal processes, and improve public health insights. Postmortem CT: Applications in Clinical andForensic Medicine. Solomon et al. RadioGraphics 2025; 45(6):e240192.

In this episode, Dr. Marcela Lauar and Dr. Gabriela Merigue walk through the fundamentals of breast ultrasound, highlighting key techniques, clinical indications, and special patient considerations. They also share practical tips for optimizing image quality and interpreting findings based on BI-RADS guidelines. Breast US: Guide for Beginners. Lauar et al. RadioGraphics 2025; 45(1):e240161.

Join host Dr. Katie Epstein explores the RadioGaphics article Anatomic Approach to Fetal Hydrocephalus by Griffith et al. Dr. Epstein breaks down how a stepwise, anatomy-based imaging approach can improve diagnosis, guide prenatal counseling, and shape the management of ventriculomegaly. Anatomic Approach to Fetal Hydrocephalus. Griffith et al. RadioGraphics 2025; 45(2):e240071

Join host Dr. Lily Wang as she explores a practical approach to diagnosing orbital lesions based on anatomical compartments. This episode breaks down complex orbital anatomy into clear, actionable insights for radiologists at all levels.  Practical Approach to Orbital Lesions byAnatomic Compartments. Naves et al. RadioGraphics 2024;44(10):e240026. 

Dr. Refky Nicola summarizes a recent review article from RadioGraphics. Find out how to stand out from the crowd and create your own outstanding exhibit.  Creating an Award-winning RSNA Education Exhibit. Albasha and Burkett et al. RadioGraphics 2022; 42:E106-E108. Check out the new RSNA Education Course about submitting an Abstract for RSNA2025. How To Prepare and Submit an Educational Abstract for the RSNA Annual Meeting (2025)