Leadership in Interventional Radiology – Fostering a Culture of Excellence

Abstract

This invited article reviews the current status of Interventional Radiology (IR), in terms of its status as a speciality, and outlines the conditions needed for IR to function optimally within healthcare settings. Guidance is offered in terms of developing an IR department, ensuring high-quality practice, dealing with administrative and political challenges, dealing with industry and creating a legacy.

Are Clinicians Communicating Adequately with Radiologists Through Radiological Requisition? A Clinical Audit Assessing Current Local Practice

“…Past audit reports in the same information from credible a systemic challenge with perfectly having to fill out radiology application forms. 15 , 16 Our findings demonstrate that the complete bio-data of patients were correctly filled out on every request form included US, CT and MRI. This was estimated because when a form without complete information would not be eligible to go through the hospital's payment process.…”

The Seven Habits of a Highly Effective Interventional Radiology Clinician-Scientist: The Keys to Co-Navigate Your Career as a Research Scientist

“…An effective leader establishes respect, which leads to inspiration and influence of their staff. 7,8 In research, to gain this respect you must show others that you are indeed the expert you claim to be. This means that you must write papers yourself.…”

“…In addition, it allows you to be a transformational leader and role model within local academia at your institution. 7 8 What begins as a small team will grow as productivity increases. Your mentees will finish their training and become individually productive.…”

Wisdom in Interventional Radiology: There’s More to Practice Than Just Technical Skills

“…In this article, senior IRs reflect upon some of the challenges impacting IR today and provide strategies for overcoming them. 4 Leadership concepts such as fostering a culture of excellence, developing clinical practice, managing industry relationships and creating a legacy are all discussed and ultimately a framework is provided for leaders in IR to consider.…”