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Drawn to Radiology, He Still Makes Time for Art
A talented artist, Jesse Smith drew an interesting path from graduating college to arriving as a student at the University of Minnesota Medical School. After earning his bachelor’s degree in psychology from UC Santa Cruz, Smith stayed in his native Northern California to teach biology and anatomy at Yuba College. It took several years and…
Match Cycle Process Becomes Educational Experience
By Mary Mahoney Having known that I wanted to pursue a career in radiation oncology since I was an undergraduate, I am overjoyed to finally be taking the next step in the journey by applying to residency programs in this Match cycle. As a longtime Radiation Oncology Virtual Education Rotation (ROVER) participant and active medical…
He’s Back on His Bike After Frightening Incident
It was a moment Kyle Cooper, MD, doesn’t remember but one he’ll never forget. An avid cyclist since his youth and a competitive one for the past five years, Dr. Cooper almost lost his life riding a bike in late August. Cruising through the Redlands hills in Southern California, he was feeling fine. “I just…
Volunteer Gives Wildlife Photography Her Best Shot
Serving as an ABR volunteer can be challenging and rewarding. Meeting deadlines, establishing working relationships, learning new computer platforms, writing questions for Initial Certification exams or OLA, and finding the neutral-but-fair mindset necessary to be an oral examiner require experience, attention, and dedication. With close to 20 years spent as a volunteer, Jennifer Bellon, MD,…
Visiting Scholar Offering Continuing Certification Feedback Survey
Getting her first grant has given Sara Hunter, MD, an opportunity to dig into an interesting project. As a bonus, Dr. Hunter started learning before she even developed her research vehicle. Dr. Hunter was named an American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Visiting Scholar this past September. The program supports early career physician specialists and…
The Joys and Sorrows of Journal Editing
By N. Reed Dunnick, MD, ABR Associate Executive Director for Diagnostic Radiology Having served as editor-in-chief of Academic Radiology for more than five years, I have come to appreciate the good and not-so-good aspects of the position. On the positive side, editors are the first to see the results of scientific studies. This helps them…
Massachusetts Physician Named AED for Radiation Oncology
Michael Yunes, MD, has been named ABR associate executive director (AED) for radiation oncology. Dr. Yunes replaces Paul Wallner, DO, who is retiring after more than 13 years in the position. Dr. Yunes, UMass Chan Medical School-Baystate Division of Radiology/Oncology Chief, will start his AED duties in the first quarter of 2023. He has been…
His RSNA 2022 Experience Took an Unexpected Turn
By Carl Merrow, MD I love Chicago. I’ve been here many times for meetings and family trips, and I was excited to be coming here again this year for what seemed to be a perfect scenario — speaking and moderating at the RSNA annual meeting at 9 am on Sunday with the rest of the…
These Residents are Thankful for Their Programs
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we asked a few residents what they appreciate most about their programs. Felicia Bolarinwa, MD University of Maryland Medical Center I am grateful for the supportive faculty at UMMC who inspire me to be the best version of myself as a diagnostic radiologist, mom, and wife. …
Queen of the Kingdom Hoping for Super Coronation
No matter who plays in this season’s Super Bowl, Amy Patel, MD, and her husband, Joe Rathermel, will be in attendance. They hope one of the teams on the field will be their beloved Kansas City Chiefs. The two will be at the game in Glendale, Arizona, as guests of the NFL. Dr. Patel was…
New BOT Chair Brings Right Attitude to the Role
Before Donald Flemming, MD, stepped down as the ABR’s Board of Trustees (BOT) chair after four years, he already knew his replacement would be a success. The first medical physicist to be named BOT chair, Matthew Podgorsak, PhD, was a natural choice because of his reasoned approach and demeanor. “He’s a quiet listener,” Dr. Flemming…
Is He Happy to Pursue Radiology? You Better Bee-lieve It
There’s a lot of buzz going around among medical schools as Match 2023 season gets started. That’s nothing new for fourth-year medical student Dylan Weaver. He comes from a long line of beekeepers. “I remember as a kid watching my father and his team of beekeepers raising queen bees,” Weaver said. “I have pretty vivid…
International Medical Graduate Credits Mentor for Her Second Chance
Sara Lami, MD, MPH, moved to the United States in 2014 to start her radiology career as a postdoctoral research fellow at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. After almost a year, she became discouraged and returned to her native Iran. “I was completely lost,” said Dr. Lami, who went home in April 2015 to think about…
Breast Imager Thinks Pink All Year Long
Like many people across the United States, Hala Mazin, MD, proudly wears a pink ribbon during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Mazin, who said pink is her favorite color anyway, knows that the ribbon can remind others to think about the importance of cancer screenings. Unlike many people, Dr. Mazin spends the whole year dedicated…
Barr Becomes Board of Governors President
October 6, 2022Contact: Rodney Campbellrcampbell@theabr.org Robert Barr, MD, became president of the ABR Board of Governors (BOG) during the fall meeting in September. Dr. Barr took over for Vincent Mathews, MD, who had completed his term. Dr. Barr is a private practice neuroradiologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. He served as president of Mecklenburg Radiology Associates…