Today's Challenges for the Future Leaders of Radiology

The concept of organized radiology has been getting very organized over last many years under the umbrella of American College of Radiology (ACR). Over last many years, the challenges for the radiologists have been increasing as a whole, whether it is expectations from patients, technological advances, turf wars, or political issues at state and national level. The radiology residents today are fortunate to experience the unique politico-economical challenges in radiology community in their program, state and more so nationally. However, this fortune for future radiology leaders comes with challenges and expectations for them to build and secure the future of theirs and of the radiology community. It would not be wrong to call these challenges as an adventure ride where new challenges keep developing. At the same time, the residents do have to understand the importance of getting ready with all accessories for this upcoming and never-ending ride.