AJR Podcasts

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.

Radiology Trailblazers is a new AJR podcast spotlighting the bold ideas, breakthrough innovations, and transformative mindsets shaping the future of radiology. Hosted by best friends and academic radiologists Lindsey Negrete, MD (Stanford University), and Amy Maduram, MD (Northwestern University), this monthly series dives into what it really takes to lead and innovate in the field, whether it’s pioneering new techniques, challenging the status quo, or learning from the giants who came before us.

Raisa Amiruddin, MBBS, brings to you a brand-new podcast series delving into the fascinating world of pediatric imaging to empower radiologists everywhere to provide the best possible care for our youngest patients. 

From Training to Practice is a monthly podcast that explores the often-overlooked, high-stakes transition from radiology trainee to new attending. Hosted by Dr. Surbhi Raichandani, an abdominal radiologist at Emory University, this 12-part series blends personal reflection with honest conversations featuring radiologists, physicians, and healthcare experts who have lived it. Each episode tackles a real challenge faced in the first year of independent practice—whether it’s building confidence, navigating new systems and expectations, staying efficient without burning out, or figuring out how to lead when you still feel like you’re learning. This podcast is designed for early-career radiologists, fellows approaching graduation, and anyone who remembers what that leap felt like.

Curious about where a radiology career can take you? Sid Dogra, MD, introduces Career Pivots, a new AJR podcast series, and shares what inspired the series, the kinds of guests you’ll hear from, and what you can expect to learn.

Full article: Defining Reference Values for Skeletal Muscle Metrics on Abdominal CT Using Data From Healthy Young Adult Populations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Pranjal Rai, MD, discusses the AJR article by Ju et al. that seeks to define literature-based reference cutoff values for CT skeletal muscle metrics.

In this episode of the AJR Podcast Series on Diagnostic Excellence and Error, Francis Deng, MD, and Saurabh Jha, MD, discuss the complex phenomenon of overdiagnosis in radiology, exploring its population-level recognition, ethical tensions, and the role of radiologists in mitigating harm through reporting practices, societal guidelines, and advocacy. https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.25.33273