The Six Pillars of Quality in Medical Imaging with Dr. Summer Kaplan
In this episode of Frame by Frame: Rethink Imaging, host Chris St. John sits down with Dr. Summer Kaplan, Associate Professor of Clinical Radiology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and pediatric radiologist at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Together, they explore the six pillars of healthcare quality, safety, timeliness, efficiency, effectiveness, equity, and patient-centeredness and how these principles shape modern radiology practice. From balancing efficiency with empathy to defining what “effective” imaging truly means, Dr. Kaplan shares how radiologists can deliver care that is both precise and human.
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Detecting the Undetectable: Dr. Andrew Callen on Spinal CSF Leaks
In this episode of Frame by Frame: Rethink Imaging, host Chris St. John sits down with Dr. Andrew Callen, Associate Professor of Radiology and Neurology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Director of the CU CSF Leak Program, to explore how advanced imaging is transforming the diagnosis and treatment of spinal CSF leaks.
From understanding cerebrospinal fluid’s vital role to uncovering invisible leak types like CSF–venous fistulas, Dr. Callen shares how innovations such as dynamic CT myelography and the Myelovator positioning device are pushing radiology beyond its limits to help patients once considered “undiagnosable.”
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Beyond Accuracy: The Real Metric for AI Success in Radiology with Leonardo Bittencourt
In this episode of Frame by Frame: Rethink Imaging, host Chris St John sits down with Dr. Leonardo Bittencourt, Vice Chair of Innovation at University Hospitals Cleveland, to discuss how AI adoption in radiology must focus on workflow integration rather than accuracy alone.
Drawing from his leadership of the Radically initiative and years of experience bridging academic medicine with industry, Dr. Bittencourt shares how radiology departments can evaluate AI solutions based on clinical value, foster sustainable validation partnerships, and prepare for the impact of foundation models.
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Peer Learning: From Toxic Scoring to Transformative Education with Dr. David Larson
In this episode of Frame by Frame: Rethink Imaging, host Chris St John sits down with Dr. David Larson, Founding Director of the AI Development and Evaluation Lab at Stanford University School of Medicine, to explore the shift from traditional peer review to peer learning in radiology.
By replacing numerical scoring with collaborative learning, Dr. Larson highlights how radiologists can improve performance, foster psychological safety, and deliver better patient care. Whether in a major academic center or a community hospital, this episode provides actionable insights for building a growth-focused culture in radiology.
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Overhauling Medical Physics: Transforming Annual Testers into Quality Partners
In Part 2 of Frame by Frame: Rethink Imaging, host Chris St John continues his conversation with medical physicist Brad Lofton, diving deeper into how the profession must evolve from compliance-driven tasks to becoming true partners in problem-solving and patient-centered care.
They explore the principles of Medical Physics 3.0, why emotional intelligence matters as much as technical expertise, and how innovative models can extend high-quality physics services to rural hospitals. This instalment challenges traditional approaches and provides a practical vision for physicists as integral drivers of quality and efficiency in radiology departments.
Frame by Frame: Rethink Imaging is a podcast that delves into the fascinating world of radiology, offering a fresh perspective on medical imaging and its impact on patient care and healthcare outcomes. The podcast, hosted by Chris St John, aims to bridge the gap between complex radiological concepts and the curious mind, from seasoned professionals to radiology enthusiasts.
Each episode features engaging discussions with leading experts in medical imaging, including radiologists, medical physicists, radiologic technologists, world-leading academics, and industry thought leaders. Through inspiring interviews, the podcast explores a wide range of topics, from advancements in imaging technology and diagnostic practices to the future of radiology in healthcare.
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