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{"title":"Perceived wellness through the online lens: assessment of wellness resources in interventional radiology residency websites","authors":"Matthew D. Viveiros B.S ,&nbsp;Abigail Buckley B.S ,&nbsp;Mina S. Makary M.D","doi":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2025.04.012","DOIUrl":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2025.04.012","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>To evaluate wellness across interventional radiology residency programs within the US through their online presence and to highlight areas of success and further improvement.</div></div><div><h3>Materials and Methods</h3><div>A systematic review was conducted of the websites specific to Interventional Radiology and Graduate Medical Education (GME) for all ACGME-accredited IR residency programs listed in the 2023-2024 ERAS. Data collection was based on 39 predetermined wellness criteria across five categories: general program characteristics, financial, work, personal, and social, which were evaluated for their presence or absence on each website.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Out of 169 total IR residency programs, 165 websites were analyzed. Key findings included a predominant male-to-female ratio, variable financial support offerings, and inconsistent representation of work and personal wellness features across websites. The most frequently included wellness aspects were city life, vacation days, insurance coverage, moonlighting, and mental health resources, while &lt;50 % of programs adequately provided information on social events and elective opportunities.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This study represents the first comprehensive online evaluation of wellness resources in IR residency programs, identifying significant variability and gaps in how programs present wellness-related information. While some areas demonstrate success, there is a crucial need for enhanced transparency and consistency across websites. Future research should develop standardized reporting and evaluation methods to better support the well-being and career development of residents, thereby improving the alignment between program offerings and the wellness needs of IR trainees. This foundational work sets the stage for ongoing improvements in the way residency programs communicate key aspects of wellness to prospective residents.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51617,"journal":{"name":"Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology","volume":"55 1","pages":"Pages 48-53"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144055563","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Radiology oral boards faculty development workshop: A single institution experience","authors":"Stanek Agatha,&nbsp;Durfee Sara M,&nbsp;Matalon Shanna A","doi":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2025.08.008","DOIUrl":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2025.08.008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Rationale and Objectives</h3><div>After &gt;14 years, the American Board of Radiology (ABR) certifying diagnostic radiology examination is reverting to an oral format. Radiology faculty are responsible for helping trainees prepare for the examination, although many have not taken an oral examination or know how best to prepare. This study assessed faculty’s perceived knowledge and confidence in facilitating oral exam teaching sessions before and after a faculty development workshop.</div></div><div><h3>Materials and Methods</h3><div>All radiology clinical faculty from a single large academic center were invited to participate in a faculty development workshop and complete pre-and post-workshop surveys. Descriptive statistics and Fisher’s exact test were performed.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>36/120 faculty (30% response) completed the pre-workshop survey, 43/120 (36%) participated in the workshop and 17/43 (40% response) completed the post-workshop survey. 22/36 (61%) had previously taken an oral board examination. Most faculty were slightly or not at all familiar with the changes to the certifying examination (31, 86%) which improved after the workshop (p&lt;0.001). All respondents (100%) were moderately or completely satisfied with the workshop overall. Faculty that had previously taken oral boards started with greater confidence in various skills related to oral boards teaching (p=0.008-0.04), but there were significant confidence improvements for all faculty in nearly all skills after the workshop (p=0.002 to 0.01).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>An oral boards faculty development workshop was well received and demonstrated improved faculty’s perceived knowledge and confidence pertaining to preparing trainees for the ABR oral certifying examination, particularly those who had not previously taken oral boards.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51617,"journal":{"name":"Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology","volume":"55 1","pages":"Pages 62-66"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144877517","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A blueprint for implementing the ABR alternate pathway: A program perspective","authors":"Mazzin Elsamaloty MD ,&nbsp;Navid Faraji MD ,&nbsp;Inas Mohamed MD, MS","doi":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2025.09.009","DOIUrl":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2025.09.009","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The alternate pathway allows radiology programs to tap into a large pool of talented international medical graduates for recruitment into fellowship positions and potentially faculty positions thereafter. This can be a valuable tool for recruitment in the face of increasing imaging volumes and radiologists’ shortage. This paper provides key points of consideration for programs hoping to implement the alternate pathway given that there is a relative paucity of readily available guidance on implementing the pathway. Attention is given to legal barriers such as state medical licensure and visas, financial barriers such as fellowship position funding, and recruitment aspects for maximizing the available talent pool. Additionally, some advice is given for the often-overlooked aspect of finding ways to best support the international fellows once they arrive in the United States to create a smoother transition and welcoming environment.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51617,"journal":{"name":"Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology","volume":"54 6","pages":"Pages 677-680"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145214946","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Creating a great application: CV, LORs and personal statement","authors":"Dheeman Futela ,&nbsp;Shruti Kumari ,&nbsp;Ajay Malhotra ,&nbsp;Mahan Mathur","doi":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2025.10.002","DOIUrl":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2025.10.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Diagnostic Radiology (DR) has become an increasingly competitive specialty in the United States, with international medical graduates (IMGs) playing a vital role in its evolving landscape. Despite facing unique challenges, including visa-related hurdles, limited U.S. clinical exposure, and fewer mentorship opportunities, many IMGs have successfully matched into DR programs in recent years. Analysis of NRMP Charting Outcomes™ data from 2016 to 2024 highlights key trends: the overall strength of successful applications has risen in terms of USMLE Step 2 scores and research productivity. However, the incremental benefit of higher scores is modest for IMGs, and research items are increasingly necessary to stand out, with matched non-U.S. IMGs consistently reporting two to three times more research items than US MDs. Further, high scores and number of research items do not guarantee success. These findings underscore the holistic nature of the match process, where strong academic performance must be balanced with meaningful clinical experiences, high-quality letters of recommendation (LORs), and a compelling, authentic personal narrative. A strong LOR is typically recent, specialty-specific, waived, and written by U.S. mentors who have had substantial, direct, and sustained interactions with the applicant. With deliberate preparation, strategic mentorship, and a well-rounded approach, non-U.S. IMGs can successfully navigate the challenges of the match process and bring diverse perspectives and valuable contributions to the field of radiology.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51617,"journal":{"name":"Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology","volume":"54 6","pages":"Pages 658-662"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145319021","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"From oesophagus to esophagus: Radiology careers in the UK and US from the eyes of an Indian medic","authors":"Minal C Jagtiani MBBS, MRCS, FRCR, MD","doi":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2025.10.003","DOIUrl":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2025.10.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>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.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51617,"journal":{"name":"Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology","volume":"54 6","pages":"Pages 729-730"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145305041","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Applying for an American radiology residency as an international medical graduate: The NRMP match","authors":"Pouria Rouzrokh MD, MPH, MHPE,&nbsp;Bardia Khosravi MD, MPH, MHPE,&nbsp;Sedighe Hosseini Shabanan MD, MPH,&nbsp;Mahan Mathur MD","doi":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2025.09.008","DOIUrl":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2025.09.008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Applying for a U.S. Radiology residency through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) presents unique challenges for International Medical Graduates (IMGs). This process, while potentially stressful, can lead to a rewarding career. This article aims to demystify the NRMP Match for IMGs by outlining its distinct phases, from the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) completion and the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certification to application preparation, interviews, ranking, and Match Week, including the Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP). It highlights common hurdles IMGs face, such as navigating visa requirements, securing U.S. clinical experience, obtaining strong letters of recommendation, and articulating unique strengths from international training. Actionable strategies are provided, emphasizing proactive planning, strategic program research and signaling, effective communication, and network building. The importance of understanding tools like program and geographic preference signaling is also discussed. While acknowledging the evolving nature of Match dynamics and the subjective aspects of some advice, this guide underscores that informed preparation and strategic engagement can significantly enhance an IMG's prospects. IMGs bring valuable diversity and skills to the U.S. healthcare system, and with a well-planned approach, they can successfully navigate the competitive radiology Match process.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51617,"journal":{"name":"Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology","volume":"54 6","pages":"Pages 663-670"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145208587","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Opportunities outside the USA for American Board of Radiology certified international medical graduates","authors":"Anjali Agrawal MD, FASER, FICR, FESER (Senior Consultant) ,&nbsp;Rathachai Kaewlai MD (Associate Professor) ,&nbsp;Arjun Kalyanpur MD (Chief Radiologist and CEO) ,&nbsp;Lamk M. Lamki MD,FRCPC,FACR,FACNM,FRCPI (Professor Emeritus) ,&nbsp;Neela Lamki MD, FRCPC, FACR, FRCPI, FRCP (Glasg) (Professor Emeritus)","doi":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2025.09.002","DOIUrl":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2025.09.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>American Board of Radiology (ABR) certification by virtue of a high standard of clinical radiology training confers global credibility. While many international medical graduates (IMGs) traditionally remained in the U.S. after training, an increasing number are now returning to their home countries, driven by personal priorities, technological advances, and evolving global opportunities. This perspective highlights the diverse trajectories of ABR-certified IMGs who have built fulfilling careers outside the West—through teleradiology, academic leadership, curriculum development, entrepreneurial ventures, and health system reform. Their stories underscore how the U.S. training can be adapted to meet local needs, while maintaining professional standards and fostering global collaboration. ABR certified radiologists can have successful careers by bringing international expertise home, contributing meaningfully to local systems, and engaging with global radiology communities.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51617,"journal":{"name":"Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology","volume":"54 6","pages":"Pages 725-728"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145115674","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Navigating the ABR alternate pathway: a comprehensive guide for international medical graduates","authors":"Syed Muhammad Awais Bukhari MD,&nbsp;Rohin Sharma MD,&nbsp;Arashdeep Kaur MD,&nbsp;Natally AlArab MD, MSc,&nbsp;Amit Gupta MD","doi":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2025.09.014","DOIUrl":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2025.09.014","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Given the growing demand for more radiologists in the United States, the American Board of Radiology (ABR) offers an alternate pathway to ABR certification for qualified international medical graduates having completed their radiology residency in their home country. This pathway offers IMGs to become eligible for ABR certification without having to repeat radiology residency in the United States. The aim of this paper is to provide eligible candidates with a holistic review of the processes pertaining to this ABR alternate pathway and help candidates navigate the process.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51617,"journal":{"name":"Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology","volume":"54 6","pages":"Pages 671-676"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145214915","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Interventional radiology for international medical graduates: Pathways, perspectives, and possibilities","authors":"Riddhi Borse MBBS,&nbsp;Zubin Irani MBBS","doi":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2025.09.013","DOIUrl":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2025.09.013","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Interventional radiology (IR) represents one of medicine's most transformative specialties, yet International Medical Graduates (IMGs) face unique challenges when pursuing this competitive specialty in the United States (US).</div><div>This review examines the current landscape of the four IR training pathways available in the US, analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of each route, including analysis of the recent NRMP match data, and provides strategic guidance for successful career development.</div><div>We demonstrate that while the path to IR for IMGs demands targeted preparation, strategic planning, and often multiple application cycles, success remains achievable for those committed to transforming patient care through minimally invasive innovation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51617,"journal":{"name":"Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology","volume":"54 6","pages":"Pages 681-686"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145188105","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Life as a radiologist in the U.S.: perspectives from international medical graduates","authors":"Irene Dixe de Oliveira Santo MD, CIIP ,&nbsp;Sarvenaz Pourjabbar MD ,&nbsp;Rohin Sharma MD ,&nbsp;Amir Imanzadeh MD","doi":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2025.10.005","DOIUrl":"10.1067/j.cpradiol.2025.10.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>International medical graduates (IMGs) represent a vital yet often underrecognized segment of the U.S. physician workforce, particularly in radiology. This manuscript offers a dual perspective—empirical and experiential—on the IMG experience, integrating data from recent literature with personal narratives from four non-U.S. IMGs. We explore key stages of the journey, from the difficult decision to leave home, to navigating the highly competitive residency match, and adapting to new cultural, linguistic, and professional norms. Quantitative data highlight the disproportionate academic and research efforts required of non-U.S. IMGs to achieve comparable match outcomes; alongside significant challenges related to visas, finances, and systemic barriers. Personal stories illustrate how these obstacles manifest in real lives—through isolation, cultural displacement, racial and gender bias, and identity negotiation. Yet, these same stories reveal remarkable resilience, growth, and eventual belonging. As IMGs transition from trainees to mentors and leaders, they bring diverse perspectives that enrich the field of radiology. We advocate for institutional reform, expanded mentorship, and more inclusive visa policies to strengthen the IMG pipeline. Ultimately, this work calls for recognition—not only of the hardships IMGs endure, but of the essential contributions they make to American medicine.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51617,"journal":{"name":"Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology","volume":"54 6","pages":"Pages 687-693"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145369129","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}