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Resident's Corner

So You Want to Get a Great Radiology Fellowship?
Advice and suggestions for applying for a radiology fellowship given by an applicant and an administrator. Our resident discusses building a reputation, letters of recommendation, chosing a fellowship and internet resources that are helpful. Our attending offers wisdom on timing the application process, judging fellowship programs, and expectations for new fellows.

RSNA 1999 Review for the Radiology Residents
Review of programs at the RSNA meeting of specific interest to residents. This piece focuses on research opportunities for residents and fellows through the RSNA meeting as well as research recognition awards and monetary prized offered for outstanding research.

Career Planning
This article deals with the process of finding a job in clinical radiology. It includes consideration of location and lifestyle as well as suggestions for when and where to look for jobs. Also included is advice on handling contracts and comparative data from radiology practices.

Searching the Web
Excellent slide show introduction to the intricacies of searching for specific clinical radiology information on the Web. Detailed but readable discussions of search engines and directories and how they work. Slide show includes many examples of search engines, rules of simple Boolean logic, and suggestions for radiology-based searches.

The AFIP Course: some helpful hints for getting ready
Nuts-and-bolts guide to the AFIP course in radiological pathology. Topics include deciding when to attend the course, case preparation with a checklist for organizing required materials, and details of finding housing. You can even read about where to park and what to eat!

Welcome and Introduction to Resident's Corner (December 1999)