Search Tag: Leadership
2021 08 Mar
ECR – European Congress for Radiology – is the gold standard for radiology conferences as proven over many years. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2021 edition is an online event. Resilience in the face of challenge is what the organisers (the ESR) have shown to make this conference possible. Radiology has always been the raison d'être for ECR....Read more
2020 11 Feb
Work overload, a lack of autonomy and disputes with administrators are among the many factors contributing to "high burnout" in academic radiologists in the United States. You might also like: Radiologist Burnout Researchers conducted a study on this important health issue that impacts on the delivery of care. An online...Read more
2019 23 Oct
Physician burnout is a major health issue affecting not only radiologists but also other medical practitioners. A Medscape survey (January 2019) of 15,000+ doctors reveals an overall physician burnout rate of 44%, with urologists self-reporting the most burnout at 54% and radiologists placing a notch higher than the average at 45%. Burnout...Read more
2019 14 May
Junior doctors today have worked in the NHS through some of its most tumultuous times. Those who commenced their working life in 2016 will have had the start of their careers coincide with the junior doctor strikes , and will now have seen many of their colleagues leave the NHS to work abroad, on a temporary, or indeed, on a permanent basis; however,...Read more
2019 30 Apr
In a report on the importance of diversity , a female junior radiologist faculty member examines the predominant themes that may affect the professional lives of many women in medicine and radiology. The report published in JACR , provides an eye-opening look into the obstacles and problems women come up against during the pursuit of their career...Read more
2019 02 Apr
Eric is also Sales Director for GE’s Grid Solutions Business across Sub-Saharan Africa General Electric (GE) has announced the appointment of Eric Amoussouga as the Chief Executive Officer for Francophone Africa. In this position, Eric will play a pivotal role in steering the next phase of strategy and growth for GE in Francophone...Read more
2019 02 Apr
Based in Nairobi, Brenda will lead the development of diverse programs with public and private sector projects and partnerships across East Africa General Electric has announced the appointment of Brenda Mbathi as the Chief Executive Officer for East Africa. In her role, Brenda will play a pivotal role in steering the next phase...Read more
2019 23 Jan
In a new study that examines the potential challenges and obstacles to female radiologists conducting research and publication of work, the American Association for Women Radiologists propose strategies to overcome these challenges. In the report published in Academic Radiology , researchers say that initiatives targeting the identified challenges...Read more
2019 15 Jan
Radiologists and administrators working together is key to successfully navigate within the current 'lion's arena'- unpredictable, demanding, shifting healthcare ecosystem. In a report published in the JACR , experts show that leadership of a department or organisation, when there is intentional and mindful doctor-administrator partnership results...Read more
2018 29 Aug
"Persuasion is often more effectual than force" should be a guiding principle for those aspiring to leadership roles. Effective persuasion can increase your success in solving problems, communicating new ideas, and influencing group decisions, according to an Opinion article published online in the Journal of the American College of Radiology....Read more
2017 13 Jun
A transitional state may refer to a new leader himself or herself, an organisation that is new to the leader, or an organisation that is changing. Whether leaders or their organisations are in transition, certain principles and considerations are supported by the leadership body of knowledge, according to an article published in the journal Academic...Read more
2017 15 May
While the opportunities or ability to achieve full leadership potential may not be possible for each radiologist, the core leadership qualities of the 360-Degree Leader may be applied by anyone, at any career level, to better manage their team, stay focused on vision, and navigate difficult situations, according to an article in press in Journal of the...Read more
2016 31 Oct
A study published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology explores the issue of low representativeness of women in leadership positions in academic medicine and the reasons this phenomenon exists. The author, Christina M. Surawicz, MD, reports that, although there has been a dramatic increase in the number of female physicians and they...Read more
2016 07 Apr
Effective May 1, 2016, Werner Baumann will become the new Chairman of the Board of Management of Bayer AG. This was decided by the company’s Supervisory Board at its meeting today. The current CEO of Bayer AG, Dr. Marijn Dekkers, proposed to the Supervisory Board that his contract be dissolved effective April 30, 2016, following the Annual Stockholders’...Read more
2016 02 Mar
Hologic, Inc. (Nasdaq: HOLX) has announced that Christopher J. Coughlin has joined the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Coughlin was elected to the Board at the Company's 2016 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, along with nine existing Directors who were re-elected. Mr. Coughlin, who in December was named "Director of the Year" by the National Association...Read more
2016 07 Jan
HealthManagement.org publishes the latest on cutting edge practice in healthcare management across our Imaging , ICU , Admin , IT and Cardiology platforms contributed from top experts around the world. We’ve compiled a list of the best management tips we’ve received from our valued contributors in 2015 to inspire you for the New Year. Read...Read more
2016 06 Jan
We all know charisma when we see it, but when it comes to leadership, is charisma the result of natural ability or training? When contact with referring clinicians and patients is limited, communicating with influence counts, beyond just being available. In a recent article in JACR, the Journal of the American College of Radiology, Anika McGrath,...Read more
2015 03 Nov
It’s a given that leadership is the single most important factor in the success of any enterprise. However, healthcare is heading into a leadership supply crisis, primarily caused by massive baby boomer retirement and insufficient succession planning. Healthcare systems require transformation to allow for enhanced capacity, but it takes more and better...Read more
2015 09 Oct
Worldwide there is a mandate for providing value healthcare, and radiologists play a key role in leading the team approach to high quality, high value healthcare delivery and population health. William Thorwath, CEO, American College of Radiology spoke at the Management in Radiology (MIR) annual meeting on 9 October about the need to foster radiology...Read more
2015 09 Oct
Managing a large radiology department is not the job for just one leader, according to Jim Reekers, Amsterdam, who spoke at the Management in Radiology (MIR) annual meeting in Barcelona this week. Appointing deputies for each area, and delegating responsibility will help to avoid bottlenecks in decision-making, he said, and the role of the leader starts...Read more
2013 10 Mar
Professor Yves Menu from France encouraged radiologists to become leaders in the Management in Radiology session on Saturday. The leader as the isolated charismatic hero is disappearing. You can be educated for leadership. Menu gave three tips for new leaders: 1. It can be learnt, at least in part. There are tools to help radiologists learn...Read more