Dr. Sophie-Hélène Zaimi, known on social media as @TheFrenchRadiologist, has over 143,000 followers on Instagram. She thinks radiologists should make greater use of social media to share their stories, inspire others, and connect beyond the clinical setting -- while also advocating for greater recognition of radiology as a highly specialized field that plays a crucial, yet often invisible, role in shaping patients’ healthcare journeys.
In a video interview recorded after she attended ECR 2025, Zaimi speaks about how she got started online, the challenges of growing an account and dealing with internet trolls, and what it takes to build up such a large following -- all while working as a radiologist in Paris.
Beyond her digital presence, Zaimi is a passionate advocate for gender equality, power dynamics, and the importance of workplace culture in medicine. Her 2024 book, "Docteure, MĂ©decine aux rayons X," offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse of hospital life and shows her commitment to the #MeToo movement in healthcare -- a cause that remains close to her heart.
Video produced by Christof.G.Pelz | GRAFIFANT Creation | www.grafifant.at | 2025
