Lot's of Mid-Career conversations @RSNA today. #RSNA25 Sharing the concept of "the Dip" again. Mid-career is a time to reinvent, reenergize and perhaps even take things apart to reassemble something awesome! Give up old things to make more time to start something new. Embrace the discomfort and the occasional queasy feeling.

Sharing this great @RSNA story from 2 years ago for a dash of inspiration. #RSNA25

Educational Exhibits are a key component of the @RSNA annual meeting #RSNA2025 #RSNA25 Top 3 reasons why you should consider presenting an educational exhibit (if you haven't already) 1. Easiest way to showcase your work (no invitation needed). Submit 3 abstracts and at least 1 will likely be accepted. 2. Win prestigious awards! 3. Get invited to write a review article, perhaps even in @RadioGraphics Bonus reasons: 4. Write the review article anyway - critical step to becoming an expert on the topic. 5. Do a few of these and you have a variety of topics to present as lectures and grand rounds! Many successful academic careers start this way... Here is how I do it. Creating an Award Winning Educational Exhibit Full video link - youtu.be/KZFxvZ-cVMs

Good morning! #RSNA25

RSNA Networking Tweetorial / Reminder. 1/ You’re in Chicago at #RSNA2025 and thinking… “I should network more.” Here’s a quick, practical guide to small talk at RSNA, adapted from The Fine Art of Small Talk — tailored for radiologists. #RadTwitter #MedEd 🧵👇 2/ First mindset shift: Avoiding small talk can come across as distant or rude, even if you’re just shy or tired. You came all the way to Chicago, braving the snow — give yourself permission to step out of your comfort zone and talk to strangers at @RSNA. 3/ Conversations are a two-player game. ♟️ If you silently hope the other person will carry the whole interaction, you’re missing the point. Be a good partner: Help start the conversation Help keep it going Help land it gracefully 4/ Here are 4 simple steps to better RSNA conversations: 1️⃣ Scan 2️⃣ Start 3️⃣ Sustain 4️⃣ Step away Let’s break those down. 👇 5/ – Scan Scan the room and look for someone who is: Standing alone Makes brief eye contact Has open body language Skip people who turn away, look closed off, or are deep in conversation. When you catch someone’s eye, smile 🙂 to signal you’re open to talking. 6/ – Start Use anything simple to break the ice 🧊: “How’s your RSNA going so far?” “What session did you just come from?” “What are you most excited about this year?” Then show genuine interest in the answer. Your curiosity is the real opener. 7/ – Sustain Keep the conversation going with open-ended questions: “What are you working on these days?” “What’s been your favorite session so far?” If you get only short answers, gently change topics rather than forcing it. 8/ Use names + notice wins People light up when you: Use their name (hint: it’s on the badge 😄) Notice and compliment awards, ribbons, or roles on their badge 🏆 “Congrats on that award!” or “I would love to join your committee!” can open great doors. 9/ – Step away (gracefully) Not every conversation will click, and that’s okay. End things kindly: “It was great meeting you. I need to head to a session.” “I promised to meet someone by the exhibit hall.” Close with appreciation: “Great meeting you — enjoy the rest of RSNA!” 🙏 10/ Networking at #RSNA2025 doesn’t require being extroverted. It just takes: One smile One simple opener One or two curious questions One gracious exit Happy networking! If you see me I would love to connect and get to know you. Come say hello.