The Radiology Review Podcast

Review of mammography updates from the new BI-RADS Version 2025. Download the free study guide on this and other episodes at www.theradiologyreview.com. Board Vitals 10% discount code: Use discount code RADREVIEW at checkout or click on this link. Mentioned in this episode:Board VitalsRadiology residents—get ready for the ABR CORE Exam with BoardVitals! Access over 1,300 high-yield questions, detailed explanations, and adaptive learning. Study anytime with the mobile app, customize by subject, and track progress. Plus, a 100% pass guarantee! Start your free trial at BoardVitals.com and use code RADREVIEW for 10% off Radiology question banks.

In this episode, I tackle one of the biggest anxieties I hear from medical students, residents, and even colleagues: “Is radiology becoming obsolete in the age of AI?”I share my perspective on the fears, myths, and realities surrounding artificial intelligence in radiology. We’ll look at real questions I’ve received — from worried parents to trainees wondering if they’re entering a dying field — and I’ll give a grounded view on strategies to approach this future.Want to read this instead? Visit The Radiology Review Insider by clicking here. Mentioned in this episode:Board VitalsRadiology residents—get ready for the ABR CORE Exam with BoardVitals! Access over 1,300 high-yield questions, detailed explanations, and adaptive learning. Study anytime with the mobile app, customize by subject, and track progress. Plus, a 100% pass guarantee! Start your free trial at BoardVitals.com and use code RADREVIEW for 10% off Radiology question banks.

Key Topics CoveredThe core question: Will AI replace radiologists?How AI is currently used (and mis-used) in radiology.Strengths and limitations of AI in diagnostic imaging.What aspects of a radiologist’s role are unlikely to be replaced.Potential future shifts in the role of radiologists.What radiologists (or students) can do to adapt / thrive in an AI-augmented future.Summary / TakeawayAI is a tool, not a replacement. It has real strengths (pattern recognition, scale, routine case handling), but also serious limitations (rare/nuanced cases, clinical integration, regulatory/ethical oversight). Radiologists who embrace the best of AI and adapt are likely to thrive. The profession won’t disappear, but the nature of the work will evolve. This evolution may take longer than the hype suggests..Also, see this in written form at The Radiology Review Insider. Mentioned in this episode:Board VitalsRadiology residents—get ready for the ABR CORE Exam with BoardVitals! Access over 1,300 high-yield questions, detailed explanations, and adaptive learning. Study anytime with the mobile app, customize by subject, and track progress. Plus, a 100% pass guarantee! Start your free trial at BoardVitals.com and use code RADREVIEW for 10% off Radiology question banks.

Bonus Book Review: Why How to Be a More Efficient Radiologist Belongs on Your ShelfHost: Matt Covington, MD Twitter: @mfcovington @radrevpodcastEpisode Type: Bonus ReviewIn radiology, efficiency is everything.In this episode, Dr. Matt Covington dives into How to Be a More Efficient Radiologist: A Guide to Practice, Reporting, and Workflow Optimization by Long H. Tu, MD, PhD, and collaborators. If you’ve ever felt stuck in slow, clunky workflows or wondered how to get home by 5 without compromising quality, this book may be the best $20 (on Amazon at time of episode posting) you’ll spend this year.Whether you're a radiology resident learning the ropes, a seasoned attending looking for marginal gains, or a program director building a curriculum—this book delivers practical tools to help you thrive, not just survive.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why technical skill is only the starting point—and how efficiency is what separates great radiologistsReal-world upgrades for PACS navigation, dictation habits, and workstation ergonomicsHidden tools (AutoHotKey, structured search patterns, macro optimization) that can shave time off each studyHow this book can change your daily life in the reading room💡 Why This Book Matters:Covers workflow strategies that actually save time without sacrificing qualityHelps residents avoid years of trial-and-error learningOffers tips that even senior radiologists may not know (or forgot)Especially valuable for Visage PACS users, but applicable across platformsNot a casebook—it’s a guide to how to work, not just what to readPurchase the book by clicking here (affiliate link)Check out The Radiology Review Gear Guide by clicking here. Mentioned in this episode:Board VitalsRadiology residents—get ready for the ABR CORE Exam with BoardVitals! Access over 1,300 high-yield questions, detailed explanations, and adaptive learning. Study anytime with the mobile app, customize by subject, and track progress. Plus, a 100% pass guarantee! Start your free trial at BoardVitals.com and use code RADREVIEW for 10% off Radiology question banks.

Review of acute renal imaging for radiology board review. Download the free study guide on this and other free educational episodes at theradiologyreview.com. Prepare to succeed!Mentioned in this episode:Board VitalsRadiology residents—get ready for the ABR CORE Exam with BoardVitals! Access over 1,300 high-yield questions, detailed explanations, and adaptive learning. Study anytime with the mobile app, customize by subject, and track progress. Plus, a 100% pass guarantee! Start your free trial at BoardVitals.com and use code RADREVIEW for 10% off Radiology question banks.

Part 2 of my review of aortic imaging for radiology board exams. Download the free study guide and check out other helpful content at theradiologyreview.com. Prepare to succeed!Mentioned in this episode:Board VitalsRadiology residents—get ready for the ABR CORE Exam with BoardVitals! Access over 1,300 high-yield questions, detailed explanations, and adaptive learning. Study anytime with the mobile app, customize by subject, and track progress. Plus, a 100% pass guarantee! Start your free trial at BoardVitals.com and use code RADREVIEW for 10% off Radiology question banks.

Review of the gallbladder and biliary tree for radiology board exams. Download the free study guide and access other radiology educational resources at www.theradiologyreview.com. Prepare to succeed! Mentioned in this episode:Board VitalsRadiology residents—get ready for the ABR CORE Exam with BoardVitals! Access over 1,300 high-yield questions, detailed explanations, and adaptive learning. Study anytime with the mobile app, customize by subject, and track progress. Plus, a 100% pass guarantee! Start your free trial at BoardVitals.com and use code RADREVIEW for 10% off Radiology question banks.

Review of small bowel obstruction for radiology board review. Download the free study guide on this episode and access other educational materials at theradiologyreview.com. Prepare to succeed! Mentioned in this episode:Board VitalsRadiology residents—get ready for the ABR CORE Exam with BoardVitals! Access over 1,300 high-yield questions, detailed explanations, and adaptive learning. Study anytime with the mobile app, customize by subject, and track progress. Plus, a 100% pass guarantee! Start your free trial at BoardVitals.com and use code RADREVIEW for 10% off Radiology question banks.

Review of LI-RADS for radiology board review. Download the free study guide on this topic at www.theradiologyreview.com. Prepare to succeed!Mentioned in this episode:Board VitalsRadiology residents—get ready for the ABR CORE Exam with BoardVitals! Access over 1,300 high-yield questions, detailed explanations, and adaptive learning. Study anytime with the mobile app, customize by subject, and track progress. Plus, a 100% pass guarantee! Start your free trial at BoardVitals.com and use code RADREVIEW for 10% off Radiology question banks.

Part 1 review of Noninterpretive Skills: Imaging Informatics for radiology board exams. Check out the free study guide at www.theradiologyreview.com. Prepare to succeed!Mentioned in this episode:Board VitalsRadiology residents—get ready for the ABR CORE Exam with BoardVitals! Access over 1,300 high-yield questions, detailed explanations, and adaptive learning. Study anytime with the mobile app, customize by subject, and track progress. Plus, a 100% pass guarantee! Start your free trial at BoardVitals.com and use code RADREVIEW for 10% off Radiology question banks.

Review of pediatric renal and adrenal tumors for radiology board review. Check out the free downloadable study guide at www.theradiologyreview.com. Prepare to succeed!Mentioned in this episode:Board VitalsRadiology residents—get ready for the ABR CORE Exam with BoardVitals! Access over 1,300 high-yield questions, detailed explanations, and adaptive learning. Study anytime with the mobile app, customize by subject, and track progress. Plus, a 100% pass guarantee! Start your free trial at BoardVitals.com and use code RADREVIEW for 10% off Radiology question banks.

Review of esophageal fluoroscopy for radiology board exams, part 2. Check out the free study guide available for download at www.theradiologyreview.com. Prepare to succeed!Mentioned in this episode:Board VitalsRadiology residents—get ready for the ABR CORE Exam with BoardVitals! Access over 1,300 high-yield questions, detailed explanations, and adaptive learning. Study anytime with the mobile app, customize by subject, and track progress. Plus, a 100% pass guarantee! Start your free trial at BoardVitals.com and use code RADREVIEW for 10% off Radiology question banks.

Please join us for this interview with Drs. Lundeen, Avery, and Kuo, as we look back on top trends in 2023 and look forward to the future of radiology in 2024 and beyond. Topics discussed include the radiology job market, artificial intelligence, teleradiology, nuclear medicine theranostics, advice for current residents and fellows, and more.Here is the link to the article “Radiology 2040” by James A. Brink and Hedvig Brick published in Radiology in 2022 referred to in this episode: https://doi.org/10.1148/radiol.222594.Prepare to succeed!Check out additional podcast episodes and educational content at www.theradiologyreview.com. Mentioned in this episode:Board VitalsRadiology residents—get ready for the ABR CORE Exam with BoardVitals! Access over 1,300 high-yield questions, detailed explanations, and adaptive learning. Study anytime with the mobile app, customize by subject, and track progress. Plus, a 100% pass guarantee! Start your free trial at BoardVitals.com and use code RADREVIEW for 10% off Radiology question banks.