10. Referring pediatricians and pediatric specialists are remarkably well-adjusted and easy to work with. They can get along with children

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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
youll 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_at_acr.org