Episode 14: Picture This: A Career In Radiology with Dr. Rijsinghani

In Episode 14 of Behind The Mask, we explore the field of radiology with Dr. Paresh Rijsinghani to better understand the specialty that helps physicians diagnose and treat patients through medical imaging. Radiologists play a critical role in healthcare, interpreting scans, collaborating with clinical teams, and helping guide patient care behind the scenes.In this episode, Dr. Rijsinghani shares his journey into radiology and discusses the training path required to enter the field. We talk a lot about the residency Match process, what it's like to spend a day interpreting imaging studies, and the skills needed to identify important findings that can significantly impact patient outcomes. We also dive into one of the most rapidly evolving topics in medicine—artificial intelligence—and discuss how AI is changing healthcare, what it means for the future of radiology, and why human expertise remains essential. In addition, Dr. Rijsinghani shares how he balances the demands of his work and what he does to unwind after spending hours reading scans.Whether you're interested in radiology, medical technology, healthcare careers, or the future of AI in medicine, this episode offers an insightful look at a specialty that combines science, technology, and patient care to help physicians see the bigger picture.