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Teleradiology to private practice and back: Why I returned to vRad.

vRad

After residency, I was full of energy and had a solid plan: I’d work in private practice and take on a part-time job in teleradiology. With my goal accomplished I left vRad behind to focus on my private radiology practice.

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Teleradiology as a First Job

Ben White

This is a valid knock on teleradiology. But I took the specific job in private practice I did precisely because I wanted to have peers, teach residents, and otherwise have a varied work-life experience (yes, including working from home sometimes). I absolutely agree. Sure, having some remote work is great.

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The Challenge of Leaving Private Practice for Remote Radiology: 5 Considerations

vRad

Leaving private practice is hard. For those considering teleradiology, the thought can seem particularly daunting. As vRad’s Medical Director, I interview radiologists every day who are wrestling with that difficult decision. Even in the face of exhaustion and burnout, they run up against loyalty to their colleagues.

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The Little White Lies of Radiology Partners

Ben White

I don’t see how one can justify allowing Radiology Partners to disingenuously call itself an “independent private practice” on its job postings (other than by just acknowledging the financial conflict that RP is probably the job forum’s largest customer by a wide margin).

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Nation’s largest teleradiology groups struggle to take on new business amid surging demand

Radiology Business

Reno Radiological Associates is on the hunt for someone to help "decompress" its on-site rads, but the private practice has struggled to find help in a hyper-competitive market.

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Making an Opinionated Project

Ben White

The Context When I first thought seriously about the issues with the ACR job board earlier this year that inspired this project (now significantly improved, you’re welcome), I was partly irritated by disingenuous job listings from Radiology Partners that were masquerading as independent private practices.

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Moms Find Balance in Teleradiology

vRad

I honestly thought a traditional radiology career could provide a healthy work-life balance, but during residency, fellowship, and a few years of private practice, I had not managed to achieve it. I wanted a well-rounded life: a fulfilling radiology career and significant time with my family. And so I started to look elsewhere.