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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• 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

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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—get ready for the ABR CORE Exam with BoardVitals! Access over 1,300 high-yield questions, detailed explanations, and adaptive learning. Study anytime with the mobile app, customize by subject, and track progress. Plus, a 100% pass guarantee! Start your free trial at BoardVitals.com and use code RADREVIEW for 10% off Radiology question banks.

• 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.

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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Mentioned in this episode:

Board Vitals

Radiology residents—get ready for the ABR CORE Exam with BoardVitals! Access over 1,300 high-yield questions, detailed explanations, and adaptive learning. Study anytime with the mobile app, customize by subject, and track progress. Plus, a 100% pass guarantee! Start your free trial at BoardVitals.com and use code RADREVIEW for 10% off Radiology question banks.