Tips for Successful Career Transitions in Breast Imaging

Hannah Perry; Anand Narayan; Jordana Phillips; Monica M Sheth; Priscilla J Slanetz

doi:10.1093/jbi/wbac039

Tips for Successful Career Transitions in Breast Imaging

J Breast Imaging. 2022 Jul 29;4(4):423-429. doi: 10.1093/jbi/wbac039.

Authors

Hannah Perry¹, Anand Narayan², Jordana Phillips³, Monica M Sheth⁴, Priscilla J Slanetz³

Affiliations

¹ University of Vermont Medical Center and Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont, Department of Radiology, Burlington, VT, USA.
² University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Radiology, Madison, WI, USA.
³ Boston University Medical Center and Boston University School of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Boston, MA, USA.
⁴ NYU Langone-Long Island Hospital and NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Mineola, NY, USA.

PMID: 38416984
DOI: 10.1093/jbi/wbac039

Abstract

Whether beginning a new career in breast imaging or switching into a different breast imaging practice for personal or professional advancement, a leadership opportunity, a need to relocate geographically, or simply a better opportunity, it is critical to transition between positions as smoothly as possible. Thoroughly reflecting on your career priorities and goals is essential prior to undertaking any career transition. Once the decision has been made to move to a new position, it is imperative to learn about the dynamics of the new practice and practice environment. Here, we provide suggestions on how to hit the ground running when joining a new breast imaging practice.

Keywords: breast imaging practice; career transition; workplace culture.