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Scott Gerst, MD
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September 4, 2025
Time. Sometimes you just need a little extra, but some life events require all of your time. In radiology, the reality is that personal time is hard to come by in any measure.
A few years ago, my dad began to show signs he was approaching the end of his struggle with Alzheimer's. I needed to spend time with him while he still knew who I was. There would never be a second chance for this small window of time.
At my academic radiology practice that simply wouldn’t have been possible. It’s hard to say, “Look, I just want to take more time to go home to see my parents.”
There was always this mountain of work we could never get on top of. I couldn’t leave my desk to grab a bite to eat, let alone take the substantial personal time I desperately wanted with my father.
Coming to vRad allowed me the ability to do that. I couldn’t trade that for anything.
What Time Means to Me:
For many radiologists, saying you want more personal time can be a tough conversation. If you’re feeling frustrated in your current position because of time, reach out. Find out how different it can be.
For me, it’s made all the difference.
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