RCR: CRASH! (Clinical Radiology Academics Speaking Honestly)

CRASH! Episode 15: CRASH! at the Museum

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The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) CRASH! Podcast is all about Clinical Radiology Academics Speaking Honestly! Join Tom Turmezei, consultant radiologist in Norwich and the RCR Roentgen Professor from 2020, for discussion with individuals that are passionate about medical imaging and research. From trainees starting out, to NHS consultants developing their own research programmes, to academics and researchers across all areas of imaging, we explore the motivations, challenges, and rewards of research. Whether you are looking at a career in radiology, want to get more involved or want to discover more about imaging research, then this is something you can't miss. Plus we peek behind the mask of our guests with our very own CRASH! Test…

 

Episode 15: CRASH! at the Museum

In this episode we hear from Ashkan Pakzad, Dan O’Flynn and Julie Dawson, not radiologists, but experts in their field that have embraced computed tomography among other imaging techniques in their research. The catch? Their research has involved the imaging of ancient and historical artefacts, revealing remarkable insights into not only their inner workings, but also our world, our history and ourselves.

CRASH! Episode 14: I is for International

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The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) CRASH! Podcast is all about Clinical Radiology Academics Speaking Honestly! Join Tom Turmezei, consultant radiologist in Norwich and the RCR Roentgen Professor from 2020, for discussion with individuals that are passionate about medical imaging and research. From trainees starting out, to established NHS consultants developing their own research programmes, to academics and researchers from all areas of imaging, we explore the motivations, challenges, and rewards of research. Whether you are looking at a career in radiology, want to get more involved with research, or want to discover more about imaging research across the UK, then this is something you can't miss. Plus we peek behind the mask of our guests with our very own CRASH! Test…

Episode 14 - I is for International - “In this episode we hear from Giulia Benedetti and Jina Pakpoor, both radiologists now working in London but from very different yet equally fascinating backgrounds. In our discussion, we hold up a mirror to UK academic radiology training by reflecting on their experiences in Italy and the U.S., looking at how research is ingrained, given time and money, and mentored as part of overall training and a strong departmental ethos. We also talk about the personal challenges involved in an international move, and why they had both been inspired to explore this in the first place.”

CRASH! Podcast: Episode 13: I is for Interdisciplinary

In this episode we hear from individuals with substantial experience in imaging research, but all from very different backgrounds: Christina Malamateniou from City University London (Radiography), Graham Treece from the University of Cambridge (Engineering), and Angela Darekar from University Hospital Southampton (MRI Physics). Despite their different career paths, our guests show that there are core themes to research that include a dedication to exploration, collaboration, and mentorship, and how they are ultimately motivated by the challenge of translating a problem from first ideas to clinical implementation that directly benefits the lives of patients.

CRASH! Podcast: Episode 12: I is for Industry

In this episode we hear from three radiologists that have all flown into the Pharmaceutical industry: Greg Makris at Bayer, Jamie MacKay (returning from Episode 3) at AstraZeneca, and Neel Patel formerly of GlaxoSmithKline and now at Telix Pharmaceuticals. Rather than a game of beach volleyball, our guests (quite sensibly) talk about how they made their move into the industry, how they keep their radiology skills up, and the value their clinical experience brings to their work. Find out more about a career in Pharma by getting in touch (see show notes for contact details). Listener warning: this episode contains several weak references to a recent movie release…

CRASH! Podcast Ep 11: Return

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The RCR CRASH! Podcast is all about Clinical Radiology Academics Speaking Honestly! Join Tom Turmezei, consultant radiologist in Norwich and RCR Roentgen Professor from 2020, in discussion with radiologists from across the UK that are passionate about research. From trainees that have just started, to those taking time out for their PhD, to inspirational university lecturers, to established consultant radiologists working in the NHS that have developed their own research programmes, we will be exploring the motivations, challenges, and rewards of a career in academic radiology. Plus we find out a little about our guests with our very own CRASH! Test. Whether you are looking at a career in radiology, want to become an academic radiologist, or just want to discover more about the research that our UK radiologists are leading, then this is something you can't miss.

 

This Episode

It’s a fanfare return for our pioneering guests from the first ever CRASH! Podcast episode released on 21st October 2020. We find out how the last year-and-a-half has gone for Madhu Chetan from Oxford, Jim Zhong from Leeds, and Amy Sharkey from London, talking about COVID jostles, life past and present as an Academic Clinical Fellow, and ideas for what we could do to optimise the academic training experience. Plus this time we pitch our guests not against the CRASH! Test grid, but against each other in a (mildly) fiendish head-to-head.

CRASH! Podcast Ep 10: CRASH! meets RADIANT

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The RCR CRASH! Podcast is all about Clinical Radiology Academics Speaking Honestly! Join Tom Turmezei, consultant radiologist in Norwich and RCR Roentgen Professor from 2020, in discussion with radiologists from across the UK that are passionate about research. From trainees that have just started, to those taking time out for their PhD, to inspirational university lecturers, to established consultant radiologists working in the NHS that have developed their own research programmes, we will be exploring the motivations, challenges, and rewards of a career in academic radiology. Plus we find out a little about our guests with our very own CRASH! Test. Whether you are looking at a career in radiology, want to become an academic radiologist, or just want to discover more about the research that our UK radiologists are leading, then this is something you can't miss.

 

This Episode

In this episode we meet Anmol Gangi and Nathan Chan, the current co-chairs of RADIANT (the Radiology Academic Network for Trainees), and the founding director Professor Margaret Hall-Craggs. We talk about the history, structure, and future directions for the network, and explore how effective communication and an organic approach have driven growth and delivered multiple successes for trainees outside of formal academic posts. Find out more and meet the team at the RADIANT AGM taking place in London on Friday 29th April 2022… anyone with an interest can get involved as a trainee or consultant.

CRASH! Podcast Ep 9: Introducing 2022

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The RCR CRASH! Podcast is all about Clinical Radiology Academics Speaking Honestly! Join Tom Turmezei, consultant radiologist in Norwich and RCR Roentgen Professor from 2020, in discussion with radiologists from across the UK that are passionate about research. From trainees that have just started, to those taking time out for their PhD, to inspirational university lecturers, to established consultant radiologists working in the NHS that have developed their own research programmes, we will be exploring the motivations, challenges, and rewards of a career in academic radiology. Plus we find out a little about our guests with our very own CRASH! Test. Whether you are looking at a career in radiology, want to become an academic radiologist, or just want to discover more about the research that our UK radiologists are leading, then this is something you can't miss.

 

This Episode

In this episode we hear from the new RCR Roentgen Professor for 2022, Tristan Barrett from Cambridge. Picking up the running shoes from Joe Jacob, Tristan will be inspiring trainees throughout the year to get involved with research. We explore his ideas of how to get involved in research projects, some of which are (intriguingly) crudité-based, while Tristan also shares insights from his experiences around the Integrated Academic Training pathway and its challenges for radiology. Plus we get a peek into the worlds of pre-clinical imaging and advanced MRI research. And of course there is no escaping the CRASH! Test…

CRASH! Podcast: Episode 8: Rewind

Podcast background
The RCR CRASH! Podcast is all about Clinical Radiology Academics Speaking Honestly! Join Tom Turmezei, consultant radiologist in Norwich and RCR Roentgen Professor from 2020, in discussion with radiologists from across the UK that are passionate about research. From trainees that have just started, to those taking time out for their PhD, to inspirational university lecturers, to established consultant radiologists working in the NHS that have developed their own research programmes, we will be exploring the motivations, challenges, and rewards of a career in academic radiology. Plus we find out a little about our
guests with our very own CRASH! Test. Whether you are looking at a career in radiology, want to become an academic radiologist, or just want to discover more about the research that our UK radiologists are leading, then this is something you can't miss.

Episode 8: Rewind 

“In this episode we hear from three radiologists from across the UK that
have made research a significant part of their consultant career. Our guests impart advice on keeping projects on track, being prepared for the unexpected, and the distractions/benefits of engaging with research as a frontline consultant radiologist. The long and the short of it: everyone can and should get involved. Plus we have a surprise CRASH! Test appearance from someone very close to the podcast… ”

CRASH! podcast: Episode 7: Introducing

In this episode we hear from the new Royal College of Radiologists Roentgen Professor for 2021, Joe Jacob from University College London. Joe, who takes over the role from Tom, talks about his plans for the 2021 Professorship, how you can get to a point where you are ready to step into an academic career fellowship, and how travel to developing countries has played such a huge part in his life. Plus there’s discussion on how to handle your hair (as well as chest imaging research) during COVID times, and a special surprise as Joe turns the CRASH! Test tables on Tom... Full show notes are available on the RCR website.

Episode 6: Women in academic radiology

In this episode we speak to all the women featured on the series and hear their thoughts on what could be done to improve opportunities for women in academic radiology. They discuss ideas such as the amplification of the female voice, stepping up as positive role models, and educating everyone to be part of a progressive clinical and academic working environment. Full show notes are available on the RCR website.