Kickstart Your Career

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Get a Head Start on Your Career

The radiology landscape has changed dramatically over the past decade and the pace of change will not subside any time soon. The breadth and scope of what you need to know and understand has expanded significantly. This means that your potential future employers are now seeking candidates with more comprehensive skill sets. With this course, RLI will get you prepared and armed to find the right job and embark on your career journey with enthusiasm and confidence.

Designed for residents and fellows, this virtual RLI event will provide you with a strong foundation of knowledge, skills and tips on how to most effectively enter the radiology workforce in a way that positions you for the greatest opportunity for success.

The registration fee is $35 per resident. All physicians in approved radiology residency programs or fellowships in the U.S. and Canada are members of the ACR and qualify for the Member-in-training (MIT) rate.

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Kickstart Your Career Attendees: Transition Mentorship Program

Kickstart attendees are welcome to sign up for a mentor to assist in their transition from residency into fellowship/first radiology job. Registered attendees may complete an application to be matched with a mentor who has experience in the area of their interest!

What a Past Attendee Said of the Mentorship Program:
“In addition to the workshop, the ACR RLI offers a follow-up mentorship program to continue these discussions longitudinally with a personally selected mentor – my favorite aspect of this experience. My mentor and I have been in touch regularly (via emails and Zoom), whereby she provides me with realistic expectations and honest answers in a way that has been therapeutic and motivational. At a time of quarantine and societal separation, I am immensely grateful to have had this opportunity to connect on such a deep and fulfilling level with discussions of ambitions and a brighter future.” - Michelle Roytman, MD, Neuroradiology Fellow at Weill Cornell Medicine/New York-Presbyterian Hospital (10/2020)


Testimonials

 Raffi Ourfalian, DO

  
Headshot of Raffi Ourfalian “During the workshop they also held mock interviews, which was great practice for my virtual fellowship interviews. An added unexpected bonus for me was that during my actual Fellowship interviews I had a more thought-out and confident answer to the “Where do you see yourself in 5-10 years? Question. My interviewers were impressed by how much thought I’ve put it into it... I would totally recommend this workshop to all trainees of all levels as well as those that are early in their attending career. I even plan on retaking the course before my job interviews to give me the best edge I can to land me the right job for me.” -Raffi Ourfalian, DO, aPGY4/R3 - Chief Diagnostic Radiology Resident, Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles Medical Center

 

 

 Michelle Roytman, MD

  
“Led by experts in the field who are both experienced and approachable, the workshop encompasses critical topics not traditionally taught in residency, including effective communication, secrets for interview success, evaluating a job offer, assessing contract clauses, tips for personal financial success, mentoring, and professionalism. Attending this workshop – particularly at a time when these topics were most relevant to me – was influential in my ultimate decision for my first job. Hearing the unique perspectives of these leaders was enlightening and enriching, and having the opportunity to participate in interactive sessions with experts in the field provided me with personal insight I did not anticipate experiencing. I encourage radiologists at all stages of their career – budding and established – to engage in discussions regarding these nonclinical skills and incorporate them into their practice. Even with the best mentors, we must be our own advocates and it is never too early, or too late, to learn the skills to successfully do so. While there are many excellent approaches, I encourage you to consider the ACR RLI Kickstart Your Career workshop firsthand. I certainly am grateful to have done so.” -Michelle Roytman, MD, Neuroradiology Fellow at Weill Cornell Medicine/New York-Presbyterian Hospital Headshot of Michelle Roytman

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2021 RLI Virtual Kickstart Your Career Agenda

Due to COVID-19, this workshop has been converted to a virtual event with a combination of pre-recorded lectures and a live, interactive webinar scheduled on November 3, 2021 from 5:30-7:30pm ET.

Resident-focused content for Virtual Chapter Meetings

Will your chapter host a virtual meeting in the coming months? If so, consider adding content geared toward residents developed by the Radiology Leadership Institute® (RLI). This career-development offering is based off the RLI Kickstart Your Career workshops and focuses on the transition from residency into fellowship/practice. The content is shared via pre-recorded lectures with options for a live Q&A and/or mock interview sessions. Curious? Direct questions to Jennifer Pendo.

LIVE Interactive Webinar - November 3, 2021 5:30-7:30pm ET/2:30-4:30pm PT (2 hours)

Schedule

(eastern time)

Topic/Faculty

2021 Virtual Workshop


5:30 – 5:40pm
(10 min)

 Welcome and Opening Remarks
Frank Lexa, MD, MBA, FACR		 Speaker
5:40 – 6:05pm
(25 min)                                                

Interactive Exercise: Dealing with Difficult People
Dr. Ellen Chung, MD

 Small group breakout
6:05– 6:45pm
(40 min)

NEWLY FORMATTED Mock Interviews Session
Two Options:
   1. 1-on-1 Mock interview with a faculty member (Attendees must sign up for this in advance, via a pre-workshop survey to be sent a few weeks out from workshop)
   2. Live simulation mock interview with faculty interviewing each other (Attendees can passively watch without direct participation)

 Small group breakout
6:45 – 7:25pm
(40 min)		 All Faculty Open Q&A Form Interactive Panel
7:25 – 7:30pm
(5 min)		 Closing Remarks
Frank Lexa, MD, MBA, FACR
 Speaker

Pre-recorded Lectures 

Listen to these BEFORE live webinar (2 hours, 40 minutes)

Schedule (Length)

Topic/Faculty

2021 Virtual Workshop
(35 min)

Interviewing for Success: Secrets from the Wharton School
Frank Lexa, MD, MBA, FACR

Recorded
(35 min)
 How to Evaluate a Job Offer
Lawrence Muroff, MD, FACR
  Recorded
(35 min)

Dealing with Difficult People
Ellen M. Chung, MD

  Recorded
(55 min)

Academia & Private Practice: Understanding the Similarities and Differences in Employment and How to Make the Best Decision for You (~10 minutes each)

  • Rend Al-Khalili, MD (Breast Imaging, Academic setting)
  • David Boyd, MD, MBA (Neuroradiology, Private Practice setting)
  • Linda Chu, MD (Body Imaging, Academic setting)
  • Daniel Singer, MD, FACR (Neuroradiology, Private Practice setting)
  • Suzanne Palmer, MD (Diagnostic Radiology, Academic setting)
  Recorded

Optional Lectures

Pre-recorded Lectures: Listen to these BEFORE live webinar (2 hours, 40 minutes)

 

Schedule (Length)

Topic/Faculty

2021 Virtual Workshop
(35 min) Corporatization and Related Tendencies-Impact on the Next Generation of Radiologists
Frank Lexa, MD, MBA, FACR
 Recorded
(35 min)
 Mentoring and Professionalism
Peter Van Geertruyden, MD, LTC(Ret)
 Recorded
(30 min) Smart with Money! Personal Finance Steps for Your Transition from Training
Scott Truhlar, MD, MS, MBA, FACR
 Recorded
(30-35 min) Draconian Clauses in My Contract; What Do They Mean; Can I Do Anything About Them?
Lawrence Muroff, MD, FACR
 Recorded
 (40 min)

Fast & Furious Panel Round: Key Things to Know and Do to Succeed in Your First Year

  • Vivek Kalia, MD, MPH, MS - MI Chapter Speaker (Expectations in first year)
  • Amy Oliveira, MD - MA Chapter Speaker (Burnout)
  • Raymond Tu, MD, MS, FACR (Transitioning into Your First Job: Proving Your Worth, Being of Value Through Leadership Development)
  • Peter Van Geertruyden, MD, LTC(Ret) (Networking)
 Recorded

The registration fee is $35 per resident. All physicians in approved radiology residency programs or fellowships in the U.S. and Canada are members of the ACR and qualify for the Member-in-training (MIT) rate.

Due to COVID-19, this workshop has been converted to a virtual event with a combination of pre-recorded lectures and a live, interactive webinar scheduled on November 3, 2021 from 5:30-7:30pm ET.

Due to the small workgroup interactivity of this webinar, seats are limited to the first 75 registrants. Early registration is strongly encouraged.

Tuition

The deadline to register was Monday, November 1 at 11:59pm ET. Registration is now closed.

Regular Registration Rate
Nonmember  $65
Member $50
MIT (US and Canadian Residents) $35

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Faculty

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Frank Lexa, MD, MBA, FACR

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Pittsburgh, PA

Jennifer Nathan, MD

Andrews Air Force Base
Andrews Air Force Base, MD
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Rend Al-Khalili, MD

Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, DC

David Boyd, MD, MBA

Reston Radiology Consultants
Reston, VA
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Linda Chu, MD

Johns Hopkins Medical Institute
Baltimore, MD
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Ellen Chung, MD

Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, OH

Lawrence Muroff, MD, FACR

University of South Florida College of Medicine
Tampa, FL
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Suzanne L. Palmer, MD, FACR

Keck Medical Center of USC, University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
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Amy Oliveira, MD

University of Massachusetts-Baystate and Radiology & Imaging, Inc.
Springfield, MA
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Scott M. Truhlar, MD, MS, MBA, FACR

Radiologic Medical Services, PC, University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
Iowa City, IA
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Daniel Singer, MD, FACR

Radiology Associates of South Florida
Marco Island, FL
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Raymond K. Tu, MD, MS, FACR

MedStar Family Choice-District of Columbia
Washington, DC
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Peter Van Geertruyden, MD, LTC (Ret), FACR

Ft. Belvoir Community Hospital
Fort Belvoir, VA

Olga Laur, MD, MHS

“The talks were focused on equipping rising radiology professionals with the right tools to attack their dream positions… The breadth of the advice was incredible, and the impact it made on me was substantial.” - Olga Laur, MD, MHS, Brigham & Women's Hospital

Atheeth Hiremath, MD

Headshot of Atheeth Hiremath “For me, one of the highlights of the event was the career panel where academic radiologists and private practice radiologists discussed their career paths. As one would suspect, it was the rare faculty member who knew exactly which career trajectory would become their final destination. Most faculty cited timely circumstances and influential mentors who guided their decisions. Hearing these varied experiences provided a relief to many residents, who at times feel they have to make an early and rigid decision about one pathway or the other.” - Atheeth Hiremath, MD, past RLI Kickstart Your Career attendee, Maryland Radiological Society-RFS President, and a resident in the Department of Radiology at the University of Maryland

Nicholas Ferguson

“As a relatively fresh 4th year resident in my early 30’s just starting to hallucinate a life outside of the grind of training, I began to think about “getting a job,” which, surprisingly, no one had ever really formally taught me about (after all, it’s not on the boards). After serendipitously coming across the ACR Radiology Leadership Institute, I found out about the (virtual) “Kickstart Your Career” Workshop, looked at the speakers/subjects and decided it would be worth [the time]. It was definitely worth every second I spent on it!”  - Nicholas Ferguson, PGY-5 Resident, Diagnostic Radiology, Loma Linda University Headshot of Nick Ferguson

Raffi Ourfalian, DO

Headshot of Raffi Ourfalian “During the workshop they also held mock interviews, which was great practice for my virtual fellowship interviews. An added unexpected bonus for me was that during my actual Fellowship interviews I had a more thought-out and confident answer to the “Where do you see yourself in 5-10 years? Question. My interviewers were impressed by how much thought I’ve put it into it... I would totally recommend this workshop to all trainees of all levels as well as those that are early in their attending career. I even plan on retaking the course before my job interviews to give me the best edge I can to land me the right job for me.” - Raffi Ourfalian, DO, aPGY4/R3 - Chief Diagnostic Radiology Resident, Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles Medical Center

Michelle Roytman, MD

“Led by experts in the field who are both experienced and approachable, the workshop encompasses critical topics not traditionally taught in residency, including effective communication, secrets for interview success, evaluating a job offer, assessing contract clauses, tips for personal financial success, mentoring, and professionalism. Attending this workshop – particularly at a time when these topics were most relevant to me – was influential in my ultimate decision for my first job. Hearing the unique perspectives of these leaders was enlightening and enriching, and having the opportunity to participate in interactive sessions with experts in the field provided me with personal insight I did not anticipate experiencing. I encourage radiologists at all stages of their career – budding and established – to engage in discussions regarding these nonclinical skills and incorporate them into their practice. Even with the best mentors, we must be our own advocates and it is never too early, or too late, to learn the skills to successfully do so. While there are many excellent approaches, I encourage you to consider the ACR RLI Kickstart Your Career workshop firsthand. I certainly am grateful to have done so.” - Michelle Roytman, MD, Neuroradiology Fellow at Weill Cornell Medicine/New York-Presbyterian Hospital Headshot of Michelle Roytman