From Med Student to Radiologist: Three Johns Hopkins Residents Share What They Wish Everyone Knew About Radiology

Cynira Clay

Jul 15, 2026 •  min read

Many medical students imagine radiology as a specialty spent sitting quietly in dark reading rooms, isolated from patients and clinical teams. The reality is very different.

In this episode of The Joys of Radiology, a Radiology Report podcast, Dr. Gautam Agrawal sits down with three Johns Hopkins radiology residents to discuss what residency actually looks like, what surprised them most after choosing radiology, and why they continue to find joy in one of medicine's most intellectually demanding specialties.

Their conversation offers an honest look at mentorship, learning, collaboration, AI, and the moments that remind them why they chose this profession.

About The Joys of Radiology

Join host Dr. Gautam Agrawal as he talks with radiologists across the field about what makes this career meaningful. From training to practice, each conversation explores the moments, decisions, and perspectives that shape how radiologists build their careers and stay connected to the work.

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