ABOUT THIS EPISODE
“We should write that up.”
It’s a phrase every pediatric radiologist has heard — sparked by a question, a pattern, or a teaching moment in clinical practice.
But how do you turn that idea into a published paper?
And why does publishing still matter?
This is a key challenge in our field, where only about 40% of abstracts presented at pediatric radiology conferences ever become published papers. That means more than half of the work we present never becomes part of the scientific record — and never reaches the broader pediatric imaging community.
In this episode of Inside Pediatric Radiology, we break down the practical path from idea to publication — across clinical research, quality improvement, and education scholarship.
The episode also features a conversation with Dr. Geetika Khanna, Managing Editor for the Americas for Pediatric Radiology, who offers an inside look at the editorial process, what makes a strong submission, and the evolving role of medical journals.
Because publishing isn’t just a CV line — it’s how ideas move from one department to pediatric radiologists around the world.
Guests:
Dr. Geetika Khanna, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University
Pediatric Radiology Journal
https://link.springer.com/journal/247
SPR Thomas L. Slovis Career Development Course https://myedu.spr.org/products/peer-reviewing-for-scientific-journals-why-and-how#tab-product_tab_overview
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