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Imaging of Diseases of the Chest

Imaging of Diseases of the Chest can easily be considered "the book" on the subject matter. The ambitious resident who takes the time to read through this will have a tremendous foundation in chest radiology.

December 6, 2005

peerVue releases caseVue

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Software developer peerVue has released its caseVue enterprise digital teaching file software.

November 17, 2005

Radiologists in growing demand as locum tenens

Driven by the national physician shortage in the U.S. and changing practice patterns among doctors, more hospitals, medical groups, and other providers are relying on the services of temporary -- or locum tenens -- physicians. Radiologists, in particular, are in demand as interim physicians in most parts of the U.S.

November 14, 2005

Most rad residents OK with on-call preparation, duty

By Shalmali Pal

The majority of radiology residents in the U.S. feel well equipped to handle their on-call duties. That's the result of a recent survey that assessed residents' perceptions of their on-call experience, as well as their comfort level with contacting on-call staff radiologists for help.

November 13, 2005

RSNA converts to online posters at 2005 meeting

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

All poster presentations at the upcoming 2005 RSNA show will be available in an electronic format only. Similar to electronic exhibits, the posters will be accessible from computer stations for the duration of the meeting.

November 1, 2005

Flooded library leaves LSU imaging residents stranded without textbooks

By Shalmali Pal

As if having to go through the recent hurricanes wasn't traumatic enough, six senior residents at Louisiana State University in New Orleans now have to study for board exams without crucial radiology textbooks. The books were lost in the flooding of the university, and the radiology department is now seeking donations to restock its library.

October 31, 2005

Revamping residency hours could carry a significant price tag

By Shalmali Pal

In 2003 the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) limited residents to an 80-hour work week to address multiple issues, such as the reduction of medical errors. But what degree of decline in adverse events would be needed to make reform less of a financial burden on hospitals and society? Researchers from California sought the answer by performing a cost analysis using four possible reform strategies.

October 26, 2005

MRI from A to Z: A Definitive Guide for Medical Professionals

MRI from A to Z is essentially a glossary of terms organized alphabetically. The definitions are not always comprehensive, but when faced with an unfamiliar term in every day practice, I could quickly look it up.

October 24, 2005

On getting a job in radiology: A primer for residents and fellows

There are countless books on the shelves on how to get a job, how to write a résumé, and how to interview. But there's not much said about particular jobs, especially in radiology. Dr. Stephen Humes shares his tips and advice on finding a job, résumé and cover letters, the interview process, contract negotiation, and more in a downloadable white paper exclusively for AuntMinnie.com members.

October 17, 2005

Toshiba supports Shands fellowship

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Toshiba America Medical Systems will be supporting a new cardiac imaging fellowship at Shands Hospital at the University of Florida.

October 6, 2005

U.S. radiologist supply almost equals demand

By Jonathan S. Batchelor

Around the turn of the century in the U.S., an aging demographic and an increase in imaging utilization led some healthcare economists to raise alarms of an upcoming shortage of radiologists. However, according to study data from an American College of Radiology (ACR) survey of U.S. radiologists, there may be a balance between the supply and demand of these clinical professionals.

October 6, 2005

Accident & Emergency Radiology: A Survival Guide

The major advantages of this textbook are its portability (easily fits into a doctor’s coat pocket); readability (cover-to-cover in under a day); inexpensive price; and the succinctly presented and applicable information it offers.

October 2, 2005

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