RLI hosting 1-day event for radiology residents, fellows on Feb. 24

The Radiology Leadership Institute (RLI) has scheduled a one-day “Kickstart Your Career” event for Feb. 24 in Silver Spring, Maryland. The event was developed to get radiology residents and fellows “prepared and armed to find the right job” and begin their career “with enthusiasm and confidence.”

Things kick off at 8 a.m. that morning with opening remarks from Frank Lexa, MD, MBA, RLI’s chief medical officer. “Completing an Effective Job Search and Finding Your First Job,” “How to Evaluate a Job Offer” and “Communicating Effectively/How to Deal with Difficult People” are some of the presentations that will be open for attendees.

Registration is $75 per resident. Two meals and a snack are included. More information is available here.

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