Rob Optican @RobOpticanMD
Sports. Healthcare idealist. Past and present Blue Devil. Tweets are my own and do not represent Duke or the ACR. Joined September 2009-
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Chris, thanks for your work on this. One minor critique... I think this would gain more traction if the conclusion statement omitted some of the political references. This issue really isn't partisan. PE is destroying every field of medicine it touches.
Chris, thanks for your work on this. One minor critique... I think this would gain more traction if the conclusion statement omitted some of the political references. This issue really isn't partisan. PE is destroying every field of medicine it touches.
Unless it is at the pool, beach, or a cookout, July 4th is typically not the day you want to be meeting anyone from radiology. Fireworks are not your friend. Stay safe! Case courtesy of Frank Gaillard, Radiopaedia.org, rID: 57544.
New radiology residents, here is a collection of posts about getting started in radiology and the R1 year: benwhite.com/radiology/gett…
Join us at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, Kiawah Island, SC. JUL 28, 2025 - AUG 1, 2025. Designed for the radiologist interested in advances in diagnostic imaging, & a multidisciplinary approach from experts @DukeRadiology @DukeHealth #DukeRadCME ow.ly/sBav50V9s4l
The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 would increase the number of Medicare-supported graduate medical education slots by 14,000 over seven years. Learn more: bit.ly/4e1kxPa #AdvocacyInAction #radvocacy @ACRRAN
Many thanks to @RobOpticanMD from @DukeRadiology who delivered this year’s annual Ramesh and Bharti Patel Endowed Lecture with the topic, “Billed and Busted: Legal Landmines in Radiology” It was a great talk!
📝If you could design the radiology residency, what would be the key changes you would make? @FatimaElahi21 guest co-hosts in episode 16 of ✨Contrast & Clarity with the @JACRJournal ✨ and we get insight from Mary Scanlon, MD! Listen now➡️🍏shorturl.at/jKcqB 🎖️CME…
#ACR2025 begins this weekend. As you prep for Council debate, take a few minutes and watch this great parliamentary primer by @monicajwood! She does a great job demystifying the process. Even if you think you know the process, it's a great refresher! shorturl.at/KZwjQ
Can't wait for our next episode to drop Monday? Listen to our very first episode of ✨Contrast & Clarity with the @JACRJournal ✨ where @JeffreyWaltzMD and I debated whole body MRI screening and I caught up with @RobOpticanMD about current challenges in radiology🩻!…
RADIOLOGY LEADERS! Call for Proposals: 2026 ACR-RBMA Practice Leadership Forum 📅 Deadline Extended to March 31! Share your expertise, lead critical industry conversations, and connect with radiology's top professionals! Submit now: bit.ly/3FonD2D
Hard to argue with this.
We are very grateful to the United States for all the support. I’m thankful to President Trump, Congress for their bipartisan support, and American people. Ukrainians have always appreciated this support, especially during these three years of full-scale invasion.
No, Trump has destroyed America in the eyes of the world.
The most shameful act ever by an American POTUS or VP happened today in the oval office. #ImpeachTrump #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice
The ACR annual meeting is an excellent opportunity for radiologists of all levels to come together to exchange ideas and advance the specialty. @RobOpticanMD knows this, and has established a new scholarship to send residents to the annual meeting. Learn more about it with the…
Surprised the author didn't elaborate. Farm prices in US declined because the S-H tariffs caused other countries to raise their own tariffs in retaliation. Top US export (agriculture) couldn't sell abroad so farmers in US had to slash prices to sell their glut of products.
Surprised the author didn't elaborate. Farm prices in US declined because the S-H tariffs caused other countries to raise their own tariffs in retaliation. Top US export (agriculture) couldn't sell abroad so farmers in US had to slash prices to sell their glut of products.
Inaugural JACR "Radiology Today" podcast hosted by former Duke CTI fellow, Madison Kocher Wulfeck. It's a must listen! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rad…
More important now than ever. Give them a follow.
Stellar radiologist and Duke CTI fellowship alumna, Madison Wulfeck podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rad…
No matter who prevails tonight, RADPAC needs your contribution to ensure that our collective voice is heard by the legislators who hold our patients' fates in their hands. Click the link and contribute if you are able.
No matter who prevails tonight, RADPAC needs your contribution to ensure that our collective voice is heard by the legislators who hold our patients' fates in their hands. Click the link and contribute if you are able.

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