Top 10 Reasons to Become a Pediatric Radiologist

1. Top 10 Reasons to Become a Pediatric Radiologist 10. Referring pediatricians and pediatric specialists are remarkably well-adjusted and easy to work with. They can get along with children – you’ll fit right in! 9. To your colleagues you are a respected member of the team; to the parents, you are a hero. 8. Most kids get better and helping them feels great! The impact of what you do each day matters for a lifetime. 7. You get to work in a colorful, upbeat environment. 6. Generalize or subspecialize in pediatric neuroradiology, interventional, cardiac, musculoskeletal or nuclear medicine. 5. The Society for Pediatric Radiology is a strong community with great meetings in exciting locations (such as Miami, Montreal, Tucson, Paris) offering multiple opportunities for CME/SAM credits, networking, and fun. You can also participate in the jSPR – a sub-organization offering mentoring, lectures, and social events exclusively for pediatric radiology fellows and junior attendings 4. Flexibility: With a fellowship in pediatric radiology you can go into academics or a private practice. 3. Portability: There are a tremendous number of pediatric radiology jobs available; take your pick of practice type and location. 2. Your pediatric radiology colleagues tend to be smart, friendly, and easy to work with. 1. Never boring! You are in a specialized field yet maintain your skills in multiple cutting-edge modalities including US, CT, MR and Nuclear Medicine. For general information please visit us at www.pedrad.org For specific questions email Jennifer Boylan at jboylan@acr.org