Dr. Ross Kopelman had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Anjali Malik, a Breast Radiologist, about her journey to become a Breast Radiologist. In this video, you will discover tips you need to become a Breast Radiologist and prepare for residency.
Bio for Dr. Anjali Malik:
I'm a breast imaging radiologist at Washington Radiology, serving patients in DC, Virginia, and Maryland. I educate and empower patients and their providers to better identify, reduce and manage breast and ovarian cancer risk. I have a background in public health and actively advocate for smarter health policy, both for my patients and my profession.
Reason Dr. Anjali Malik pursued Breast Radiologist:
Breast imaging radiology captures what I like best in medicine: providing patient care in a multidisciplinary approach through procedures, technology, public health, and policy.
Education:
College-Johns Hopkins University
Medical School - Tulane University School of Medicine
Residency - University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center/Parkland Health and Hospitals
Fellowship - George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates
Typical Day in the life of a Breast Radiologist:
No day is typical! It varies from screening mammograms and breast MRI to minimally-invasive image-guided biopsies, diagnostic examinations including breast ultrasound to discussing biopsy results with patients.
Residency training:
I trained in a categorical program, meaning my intern year and radiology years were combined in a five-year program rather than a separate one-year clinical internship and four-year radiology residency. This allowed me the opportunity to forge relationships with residents across all specialties, which played a huge part in patient care. It also gave me experience in surgical and medical fields that helped shape my training as a radiologist, such as trauma surgery, emergency medicine, and orthopedics. I knew from the time I applied to radiology that I wanted to be a breast imaging radiologist, which is an extra year of fellowship. Overall the training required to be a breast imaging radiologist is six years.
What type of advice do you give to those aspiring to be in Breast Radiologist:
Try everything! Early in medical school, I considered radiology "boring!" Now, I cannot imagine doing anything else. I also never expected to enjoy procedures, but they are one of my favorite parts of my practice.
3 Things that Excite Dr. Anjali Malik about being a Breast Radiologist:
Technological advances
Minimally-invasive biopsy techniques
Health policy initiatives
If Dr. Anjali Malik picked another field:
I always thought I would work for the CDC or for a humanitarian aid group.
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