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Contrast and Clarity with the JACR

Maddi Wulfeck
Radiology
Artificial Intelligence
Non-Physician Practitioners
Competency-Based Education
Radiology Training
Patient Care
Lung Cancer Screening
Imposter Syndrome
Merit-Based Incentive Payment System
American College Of Radiology
Radiology Residency
Healthcare Access
Artificial Intelligence In Radiology
Emergency Department
University Of Pennsylvania
Discursive Innovation
Medicare
Healthcare Quality Measures
Dr. Priscilla Slanetz
Medical Credentialing

Welcome to "Contrast & Clarity with the JACR," where we dive into the latest trends in the world of radiology. Join hosts Maddi Wulfeck and Jeff Waltz as they discuss current radiology topics and innovations that are shaping the future of healthcare. Topics will span the hottest trends in radiology such as artificial intelligence, expert perspectives, and what the future holds for the field. Wheth... more

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Alex Podlaski
Radiologist
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Episode: 45. Overbooked and Under-Thriving
Kirang Patel
Neuro-radiologist
UT Southwestern, Dallas
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Breast radiologist
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University of Houston, Rice University, The Citadel; author
Episode: 42. Artifacts of the Mind Part 4: Emotional Intelligence as the Antidote
Frank Lexa
Academic neuroradiologist; former Wharton professor; leader in radiology
University; Wharton / JACR involvement
Episode: 41. Artifacts of the Mind Part 3: The F-Word
David Fessell
Musculoskeletal radiologist; coach, wellness, resilience, emotional intelligence, humor
University of Michigan / ACR involvement
Episode: 41. Artifacts of the Mind Part 3: The F-Word
Florence Doo
Guest editor of the April JACR sustainability issue
University of Maryland / JACR guest editor
Episode: 40. TLDR April 2026 Issue: The Carbon Cost of Imaging
Hanna Zafar
Associate Professor, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Radiology; former ACR editor
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: 39. Artifacts of the Mind Part 2: Imposter Syndrome - Bug or Feature? *CME*
Sherry Wang
Vice Chair of Faculty Development at the University of Cincinnati; Associate Professor and Abdominal Imager
University of Cincinnati
Episode: 38. Artifacts of the Mind Part 1: Paging Dr. Imposter *CME*

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Maddi Wulfeck
Host of Contrast & Clarity with the JACR
Jeff Waltz
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43. Yea But...Who Watches the Algorithms?
Q: Do you think AI governance will become a regulatory or accreditation requirement?
There's active discussion at the FDA and with accreditation programs; it could become a requirement or a core component of AI rollout, with Practitioners needing to show ongoing monitoring as the standard of care.
43. Yea But...Who Watches the Algorithms?
Q: What exactly does Assess-AI do to monitor AI in a scalable way across hospital systems?
Assess-AI collects every AI inference and radiologist report, combines them in a dashboard, and tracks discordance over time across various locations, scanners, and protocols, enabling drill-down analysis when anomalies appear.
43. Yea But...Who Watches the Algorithms?
Q: So Jeff, the entire AI conversation in radiology has basically been stuck on the same question for the last five years—whether AI will replace radiologists. How has that framing shifted in light of Assess-AI?
The question has shifted toward how we watch and govern AI after deployment. It's about ensuring models stay aligned with real-world practice, identifying drift, and building trust so AI can support radiologists rather than replace them.
38. Artifacts of the Mind Part 1: Paging Dr. Imposter *CME*
Q: What strategies have actually worked for you in practice to manage this?
Being intentional about compartmentalization and blocking time, planning six months to a year ahead, communicating boundaries with family, and creating concrete signals to stop working (like charging the laptop until the battery dies) help maintain balance and reduce spillover between personal and professional life.
38. Artifacts of the Mind Part 1: Paging Dr. Imposter *CME*
Q: Taking a step back just a little bit more, what is imposter syndrome to you?
Imposter syndrome is a feeling of being a fraud that arises from three core beliefs: you don't deserve your position, you don't belong, and you are not enough. These thoughts are fueled by external cues and the high-pressure medical environment, but they can be reframed as part of a growth process rather than a fixed truth.

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This show focuses on radiology trends, with a strong emphasis on how technology, leadership, and education shape daily practice. Across recent episodes, listeners hear about integrating artificial intelligence into clinical workflows, managing burnout and imposter syndrome, and reframing failure as a growth opportunity. Practical guidance on teaching methods, residency education, sustainability in imaging, and the evolving radiology work environment (including remote reading and workflow optimization) are recurring threads. The format often blends expert guest perspectives with pragmatic takeaways, case examples, and action-oriented strategies suitable for radiologists, residents, educators, and healthcare admins who want to stay current an... more

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