The Radiology Review Podcast

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BI-RADS Version 2025 Ultrasound Part 2 Oct 03, 2026

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Review of high-yield concepts and updates from the BI-RADS Version 2025 Atlas for breast ultrasound. Download the free study guide and check out the discount codes section at www.theradiologyreview.com to access (subject to change) 20% off of a BoardVitals subscription. Prepare to succeed!

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Radiology residents and fellows—get ready for the ABR Board Exams with BoardVitals! Use code RADREVIEW for 20% off Radiology question banks (subject to change).

BI-RADS Version 2025 Ultrasound Part 1 Jun 27, 2026

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Review of high-yield concepts and updates from the BIRADS version 2025 atlas for breast ultrasound. Download the free study guide and check out the discount code section where you can currently get a 20% off discount for many Board Vitals subscriptions (subject to change). Prepare to succeed!

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Board Vitals

Radiology residents and fellows—get ready for the ABR Board Exams with BoardVitals! Use code RADREVIEW for 20% off Radiology question banks (subject to change).

BI-RADS Version 2025 Mammography Updates Part 2 Apr 11, 2026

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Review of mammography updates from the new BI-RADS Version 2025. Download the free study guide on this and other episodes at www.theradiologyreview.com.

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Radiology residents and fellows—get ready for the ABR Board Exams with BoardVitals! Use code RADREVIEW for 20% off Radiology question banks (subject to change).

BI-RADS Version 2025 Mammography Updates Part 1 Mar 11, 2026

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Review of mammography updates from the new BI-RADS Version 2025. Download the free study guide and check out other radiology educational content at www.theradiologyreview.com. Prepare to succeed!

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Board Vitals

Radiology residents and fellows—get ready for the ABR Board Exams with BoardVitals! Use code RADREVIEW for 20% off Radiology question banks (subject to change).

Radiology, Artificial Intelligence, and the Fear of Obsolescence Jan 01, 2026

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In this episode, I tackle one of the biggest anxieties I hear from medical students, residents, and even colleagues: “Is radiology becoming obsolete in the age of AI?”

I share my perspective on the fears, myths, and realities surrounding artificial intelligence in radiology. We’ll look at real questions I’ve received — from worried parents to trainees wondering if they’re entering a dying field — and I’ll give a grounded view on strategies to approach this future.

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Board Vitals

Radiology residents and fellows—get ready for the ABR Board Exams with BoardVitals! Use code RADREVIEW for 20% off Radiology question banks (subject to change).

Navigating the New ABR Oral Certifying Exam Nov 01, 2025

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In This Episode

Navigating the new ABR Oral Certifying Exam: format, expectations, and timing
Strategies and study tips to optimize preparation
How this fits into the evolving landscape of radiology certification
Potential impacts on training programs, practices, and early career radiologists

Prefer to read this in blog format: Check out Navigating the New ABR Oral Certifying Exam at The Radiology Review Insider. Prepare to succeed!

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Preparation book discussed in this Episode (affiliate link): Top 3 Differentials in Radiology: A Case Review (2nd edition, 2018).

Article referenced in this Episode: JACR Strategies for Success Full link: https://www.jacr.org/article/S1546-1440(25)00309-6/abstract

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Board Vitals

Radiology residents and fellows—get ready for the ABR Board Exams with BoardVitals! Use code RADREVIEW for 20% off Radiology question banks (subject to change).

Will AI Replace Radiologists? Sep 19, 2025

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Key Topics Covered

The core question: Will AI replace radiologists?
How AI is currently used (and mis-used) in radiology.
Strengths and limitations of AI in diagnostic imaging.
What aspects of a radiologist’s role are unlikely to be replaced.
Potential future shifts in the role of radiologists.
What radiologists (or students) can do to adapt / thrive in an AI-augmented future.

Summary / Takeaway

AI is a tool, not a replacement. It has real strengths (pattern recognition, scale, routine case handling), but also serious limitations (rare/nuanced cases, clinical integration, regulatory/ethical oversight). Radiologists who embrace the best of AI and adapt are likely to thrive. The profession won’t disappear, but the nature of the work will evolve. This evolution may take longer than the hype suggests..

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Board Vitals

Radiology residents and fellows—get ready for the ABR Board Exams with BoardVitals! Use code RADREVIEW for 20% off Radiology question banks (subject to change).

Pulmonary Embolism Sep 01, 2025

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In this episode of The Radiology Review Podcast, we cover pulmonary embolism (PE), an essential diagnosis to master for the radiology boards and for clinical practice. This high-yield review highlights imaging findings, pitfalls, and pearls across modalities, with a focus on CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA). Check out the free study guide on this episode at theradiologyreview.com.

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Bonus Book Review: Why How to Be a More Efficient Radiologist Belongs on Your Shelf Jul 07, 2025

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Bonus Book Review: Why How to Be a More Efficient Radiologist Belongs on Your Shelf

Host: Matt Covington, MD Twitter: @mfcovington @radrevpodcast

Episode Type: Bonus Review

In radiology, efficiency is everything.

In this episode, Dr. Matt Covington dives into How to Be a More Efficient Radiologist: A Guide to Practice, Reporting, and Workflow Optimization by Long H. Tu, MD, PhD, and collaborators. If you’ve ever felt stuck in slow, clunky workflows or wondered how to get home by 5 without compromising quality, this book may be the best $20 (on Amazon at time of episode posting) you’ll spend this year.

Whether you're a radiology resident learning the ropes, a seasoned attending looking for marginal gains, or a program director building a curriculum—this book delivers practical tools to help you thrive, not just survive.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why technical skill is only the starting point—and how efficiency is what separates great radiologists
Real-world upgrades for PACS navigation, dictation habits, and workstation ergonomics
Hidden tools (AutoHotKey, structured search patterns, macro optimization) that can shave time off each study
How this book can change your daily life in the reading room

💡 Why This Book Matters:

Covers workflow strategies that actually save time without sacrificing quality
Helps residents avoid years of trial-and-error learning
Offers tips that even senior radiologists may not know (or forgot)
Especially valuable for Visage PACS users, but applicable across platforms
Not a casebook—it’s a guide to how to work, not just what to read

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Board Vitals

Radiology residents and fellows—get ready for the ABR Board Exams with BoardVitals! Use code RADREVIEW for 20% off Radiology question banks (subject to change).

Pancreatitis Jul 05, 2025

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🎧 Pancreatitis Review for the Radiology Boards

Get up to speed on key imaging findings, diagnostic criteria, and complications of pancreatitis—essential knowledge for radiology board exams. Download your free study guide at www.theradiologyreview.com and take the next step toward success. Prepare to succeed!

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Board Vitals

Radiology residents and fellows—get ready for the ABR Board Exams with BoardVitals! Use code RADREVIEW for 20% off Radiology question banks (subject to change).