New Job, New Challenges: Life After Radiology Training

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2019 Mar;212(3):483-489. doi: 10.2214/AJR.18.20398. Epub 2019 Jan 30.

Abstract

Objective: Beginning a new job after radiology training is exciting but can also be nerve-racking. The key challenge remains making the strange familiar and assimilating with the new practice as soon as possible. This process is complicated and may require learning new policies, getting to know new colleagues, adapting to new surroundings, and learning new skills.

Conclusion: This article provides strategies to navigate professionally and adapt to a new environment.

Keywords: difficult personalities; new faculty; new job; promotion; settling in; teaching; workplace.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Career Choice*
  • Humans
  • Organizational Culture
  • Personnel Management
  • Radiology / education*