Inside Pediatric Radiology

What happens to a radiology study between the moment an image is acquired and the moment a pediatric radiologist clicks “Sign”? In Part 1 of The Life Cycle of a Radiology Report, we go behind the scenes of pediatric radiology IT, PACS, and imaging informatics to follow the technical journey of a radiology report. How do images move from the scanner into PACS? How does the radiologist's report make...

Whether you interpret pediatric MRI every day or only occasionally, musculoskeletal imaging is evolving rapidly. In this episode of Inside Pediatric Radiology, we preview the SPR 2026 Musculoskeletal Imaging Course, taking listeners behind the scenes. We discuss why this course was created, how the topics were selected, and the practical interpretation pearls attendees will bring back to their pra...

For Wellness Month, Inside Pediatric Radiology takes a lighter approach to physician wellness by stepping away from the workstation for a conversation filled with hot takes, perspective shifts, and a fun, radiology-centered round of “would you rather.” Dr. Minh-Huy Le Huynh of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia joins to discuss key ideas like efficiency versus speed, why the impression is the mos...

What makes someone stay in pediatric radiology for an entire career—and still love what they do? In this episode, guests Dr. Rama Ayyala, Dr. Shelli Bank, and Dr. Bill Mize explore the people, experiences, and perspectives that shape a meaningful and fulfilling career in pediatric radiology. This conversation goes beyond career milestones. From protecting time for family and personal passions to e...

Every pediatric radiologist looks things up. The difference isn't whether you use references—it's which ones you trust. Rather than reviewing the latest journal articles, in this 10th episode of Inside Pediatric Radiology, hosts Dr. Erica Riedesel and Dr. Smyrna Tuburan focus on the resources that improve diagnostic accuracy, support evidence-based decision making, strengthen multidiscipli...

How do we build the future pediatric radiology workforce? In this episode we explore one of the most important issues facing our specialty today: recruiting, training, and supporting the next generation of pediatric radiologists. Inspired by the Society for Pediatric Radiology's (SPR) Thomas L. Slovis Career Development Course , this episode brings together leaders in pediatric radiology to di...

Join us for a special episode of  Inside Pediatric Radiology  recorded at the International Pediatric Radiology Congress (IPR) 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. Held only once every five years, IPR brings together pediatric radiologists, trainees, researchers, educators, and healthcare leaders from around the world to discuss the future of pediatric radiology and pediatric imaging. Through conversati...

What does it really feel like to transition from pediatric radiology fellow to independent attending? In this episode of Inside Pediatric Radiology, we explore the personal and professional challenges of the first years in practice. Through candid conversations with early career radiologists, this episode examines the internal dialogue many physicians experience during the transition to independen...

What is it like to practice pediatric radiology after hours?   Through a roundtable discussion with experienced after-hours radiologists—including members of the SPR Emergency and Trauma Imaging Committee—this episode explores how pediatric imaging care is delivered when it matters most. Together, they share how pediatric radiologists navigate high-acuity cases, 24/7 imaging demands, evolving emer...

“ We should write that up .”  It’s a phrase every pediatric radiologist has heard — sparked by a question, a pattern, or a teaching moment in clinical practice. But how do you turn that idea into a published paper? And why does publishing still matter? This is a key challenge in our field, where only about 40% of abstracts presented at pediatric radiology conferences ever become published papers....

Pediatric stroke is rare—but when it happens, every minute matters. In this episode of Inside Pediatric Radiology , we explore how pediatric stroke care is evolving. Drawing on the latest evidence—including the 2026 AHA/ASA guidelines and recent multicenter studies—we discuss what makes pediatric stroke fundamentally different, why diagnosis is often delayed, and how imaging plays a central role i...

What defines a pediatric radiologist? It’s more than training. More than credentials. It’s aprofessional identity. In this episode of Inside Pediatric Radiology , weexplore how professional identity is built through the organizations that connect and influence our field—from the sense of belonging within the Society for Pediatric Radiology (SPR), to the standards of the American Board ofRadiology...

Ileocolic intussusception.  It’s one of the most familiar emergencies in pediatricimaging - but is it time to rethink how we manage it? From evolving reduction techniques and global perspectiveson ultrasound-guided management, to new insights on timing, repeat attempts,patient comfort, and even emerging medical therapies — the “classic” approachis getting a fresh look. Through expert interviews an...

How did pediatric radiology become its own field? In this episode of Inside Pediatric Radiology , we trace the journey from the early days of X-rays to the emergence of a specialty built on the idea that pediatric imaging requires a fundamentally different approach. With insights from Dr. Richard Markowitz, we highlight keymilestones in the development of the specialty, including the rise of pedia...

Feeling isolated in your practice, looking for more in-depthdiscussion on hot topics, or just curious about the field of pediatric radiology? Inside Pediatric Radiology is your candid, peer-to-peerpodcast for all things pediatric radiology. Through real cases, real talk, real conversations, hear how colleagues from across institutions and career stages actually think, work, navigate and advance th...