From oesophagus to esophagus: Radiology careers in the UK and US from the eyes of an Indian medic

Abstract

Perfection is elusive in every setting. We are here to enjoy the journey. Each person has their own priorities based on circumstances that are not always under their control. The aim of this article is to provide a personal perspective on the systems of radiology within the UK and the US, from the eyes of someone who completed medical training in India. This manuscript describes my journey from Mumbai in India, through my surgical and radiology training in the UK, and transition to the radiology system in North America. It presents a first-hand comparative perspective of practicing radiology in the UK and the US, highlighting professional, financial, cultural and personal dimensions of the move.