3:00 – 3:45 PM
Financial Readiness for Early Career Radiologists: Navigating the Transition to Practice
Robert Moreland & Kevin Ramsubhag
Moderators: Andrew Chan & Isabelle Zheng 

• The speakers will use a series of case-based vignettes to explore several common financial challenges that early career radiologists may encounter when transitioning to independent practice. Through real-world scenarios, an experienced radiologist and financial expert will discuss practical strategies for managing debt, student loans, investments, and practice setup. Delegates will develop a framework for informed financial decision-making to support long-term financial well-being and professional sustainability.
• At the end of this presentation, delegates will be able to:
  • Identify key financial considerations associated with the transition from postgraduate training to independent radiology practice.
  • Compare strategies for managing debt, student loan repayment, investments, and financial planning in early practice.
  • Evaluate financial and professional considerations associated with establishing or joining a radiology practice.
• CanMEDS: Leader, Collaborator, Professional

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3:50 – 4:35 pm
Finding Your Fit: Navigating Practice Setting in Radiology
Moderators: Andrew Chan & Isabelle Zheng

• Choosing a practice setting is an important decision for early career radiologists, with implications for professional development, career satisfaction, and work-life integration. Through practical discussion and real-world scenarios, participants will explore the advantages and challenges of academic, community, and other clinical practice environments, including key factors to consider when evaluating opportunities and finding the right fit for their career goals..
• At the end of this presentation, delegates will be able to:
  • Compare the characteristics, benefits, and challenges of academic, community, and other clinical radiology practice settings.
  • Identify key factors to consider when evaluating radiology practice opportunities.
  • Evaluate the alignment between practice opportunities and individual career goals, values, and priorities.
• CanMEDS: Leader, Collaborator, Professional

Inside Academic Radiology
Andrew Chan

Community and Academic Radiology Practice in Perspective
TBC

A Mid-Career Transition Story
Angus Hartery