Don’t Miss That Radiology ⭐

Getting ready for your radiology residency interview ? 🎯 Here are 5 things to remember on interview day: bring genuine enthusiasm, know your application, be ready to tell your story, prepare for the classic interview questions, and have thoughtful questions ready for the program. Want examples of questions you may be asked — and questions YOU should be asking? Check out Episode 23 of the Don’t Mi...

In Episode 22 of Don't Miss That Radiology Podcast , I sit down with Dr. Gaston Min , former medical student, current radiology resident, and self-described Anki super user, to discuss how spaced repetition can transform the way you learn radiology. We explore how Dr. Min built his study system, what makes a great radiology Anki card, how to avoid common mistakes that waste time, and strategies fo...

The ERAS deadline is approaching fast, and small details can make a big difference. In this episode, we walk through a final checklist for radiology residency applicants before submitting their applications. We discuss common mistakes, personal statements, letters of recommendation, experiences, signals, and application strategy. Whether you're applying to radiology or another specialty, this epis...

Welcome to Episode 20! In this special recap, we revisit our top-performing live review cases, distilling complex radiology cases into high-yield, bite-sized clinical pearls. Tailored specifically for medical students and R1 residents, this episode delivers essential diagnostic and management takeaways designed to sharpen your clinical acumen quickly and effectively. Tune in for high-impact learni...

Think ultrasound is all gray scale and guesswork? Think again. In this episode of Don't Miss That Radiology Podcast , we break down ultrasound by the numbers , covering the key measurements, cutoffs, and quantitative findings every radiologist, trainee, and clinician should know. From gallbladder wall thickness and common bile duct diameter to endometrial thickness, testicular volume, appendiceal...

The review continues! In Episode 18, Part 3, we cover more high-yield imaging concepts every medical student should know:   🔹 What appears bright on ultrasound—and why? 🔹 How can you recognize free intraperitoneal air? 🔹 What does air in the liver mean? 🔹 How can you distinguish portal venous gas from pneumobilia?   Test yourself with rapid-fire questions and practical explanations designed fo...

Radiology Exam Review continues with 3 more high-yield concepts every medical student should know. In Episode 17, Part 2 of Don’t Miss That Radiology , we break down: 🫁 Lungs are too white — a simple approach to the differential 🤰 Ectopic pregnancy — key ultrasound findings you don’t want to miss 🔍 Hartman’s 6 Patterns of Pathology — Innie, Outie, Narrowing, Dilation, Thickening & Displacem...

Episode 16: Top 12 Things to Know for Your Radiology Exam—Part 1 Have a radiology exam coming up? Start here. I updated one of my most popular TikTok exam reviews—the same review students told me helped them perform well—and turned it into a podcast series. In Part 1, we work through the first three of my Top 12 Things to Know for Your Radiology Exam , with high-yield images, practical explanation...

We start with a quick review of the key anatomy from Part 1, then take it a step further with some anatomy you can actually use on your next rotation. In this episode: • Peripancreatic anatomy — a great ultrasound-to-CT correlation that makes identifying the pancreas and surrounding vessels much easier • Malrotation — how understanding the relationship of the SMA, SMV, and bowel can help you recog...

Episode 14: Anatomy Pearls – Part 1 Anatomy is the foundation of radiology. Before you can recognize pathology, you have to know what normal looks like. In the first episode of this new anatomy series, Dr. Matt Hartman reviews high-yield anatomic relationships and landmarks that every medical student, resident, and clinician should know. Rather than memorizing endless structures, you’ll learn prac...

Confused about residency signaling? In this episode of Don’t Miss That Radiology, Dr. Matthew Hartman reviews the latest evidence on ERAS preference signaling, explains why signaling matters, summarizes current research, and shares practical advice on choosing where to send your signals.   Topics include:   *              Why signaling was created *              Gold vs. silver signals *         ...

Some of the most important findings in radiology announce themselves with a sharp line.                   In this episode, Dr. Matt Hartman explains why every crisp interface on an imaging study should make you stop and ask, “Why can I suddenly see this border?” You’ll learn a practical pattern-recognition approach that helps you identify critical diagnoses while avoiding common pitfalls.        ...

Episode 11: All Issues Contrast – Understanding Contrast-Enhanced Imaging When should you order contrast? When should you avoid it? What do the arterial, portal venous, and delayed phases actually show? In this episode of Don’t Miss That Radiology , Dr. Matt Hartman explains the fundamentals of contrast-enhanced imaging using real clinical cases and easy-to-remember principles. Rather than memoriz...

Episode 10: Ultrasound Basics – The Fundamentals Every Medical Student Should Know   Ultrasound is one of the most powerful bedside imaging tools in medicine—but it can be intimidating when you’re first starting out. In this episode of Don’t Miss That Radiology , Dr. Matthew Hartman breaks down the essentials every medical student and resident should know before picking up a probe.   You’ll learn:...

Episode 9: How to Read an Abdominal CT (Part 1) | Don’t Miss That Radiology ⭐ Opening an abdominal CT for the first time can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to. In this episode, Dr. Matt Hartman walks through a real contrast-enhanced abdominal CT using the same systematic approach he uses every day as a practicing radiologist. Rather than jumping straight to the diagnosis, you’ll learn how...

How to Study Radiology | 10 Principles Every Medical Student Should Know How do you actually study radiology? After working with hundreds of medical students and residents, I’ve noticed something: the students who become great radiologists aren’t necessarily the ones who memorize the most—they’re the ones who develop a system. In this episode of Don’t Miss That Radiology , I’ll share the 10 princi...

Hartman’s 6 Patterns of Tubular Pathology | Stop Memorizing Diseases. Start Recognizing Patterns. What if almost every disease affecting a tubular structure could be understood using just six basic patterns ? In this episode of Don’t Miss That Radiology , Dr. Matthew Hartman introduces one of the most powerful frameworks in radiology education: Hartman’s 6 Patterns of Tubular Pathology . Originall...

🎙️ Episode 5: How to Crush Your Radiology Rotation as a Med Student It’s July, and thousands of medical students are starting their radiology electives and audition rotations. In this episode, we shift from reading images to learning how to stand out on the rotation (though I'll throw in a pearl about XGPN). You’ll learn practical strategies that can make a lasting impression—from the importance o...

Episode 4: Why Are the Lungs Too White? Blood, Water, Cells, or Pus? Why do lungs look too white on a chest X-ray? In this episode of Don’t Miss That Radiology ⭐ , you’ll learn a simple framework to quickly narrow the differential: blood, water, cells, or pus . We’ll build a practical approach to chest X-ray interpretation by covering: The Silhouette Sign – localize disease by determining which n...

Episode 3: Chest X-Ray Emergencies – Don’t Miss These Critical Findings Some chest X-rays can’t wait. In this episode of Don’t Miss That Radiology , Dr. Matthew Hartman reviews the life-threatening findings every medical student, resident, and clinician should recognize before the patient leaves the imaging department. In this episode you’ll learn: ✅ How to identify misplaced lines and tubes ✅ R...

Episode 2: Don’t Miss That Bowel Obstruction! 🚨 Small bowel obstruction or large bowel obstruction? In this episode of Don’t Miss That Radiology , Dr. Matthew Hartman walks you through a practical, step-by-step approach to abdominal radiographs using the Rule of Threes to quickly recognize bowel pathology. You’ll learn how to: ✅ Differentiate small bowel from large bowel obstruction ✅ Apply the...

Don’t Miss That Radiology ⭐ | Episode 1: The Law of Burps and Farts (Free Air Detection) Looking at abdominal X-rays doesn’t have to be intimidating. In this first episode of Don’t Miss That Radiology , Dr. Matthew Hartman introduces a simple, memorable approach to identifying free intraperitoneal air using the “Law of Burps and Farts.” You’ll learn: ✅ A systematic approach to every abdominal ra...