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Change of Plans Sends Aspiring Resident Down VIR Path
When he started at Rush Medical College in Chicago, Armaan Mazra, MS, had a goal: In 2025, he would be matching into a surgical residency, possibly orthopaedic surgery. “I joined almost every surgical Interest group I could because I didn’t have a lot of perspective on medicine, family members in medicine, or general exposure,” he…
Medicine is a Sister Act for Volunteer and Her Siblings
With two older sisters planning to go into medicine, young Katherine Tzou was looking for a separate career. “Because I’m the youngest and wanted to be different, I thought there was no way I was going into medicine,” she said. “I was going to be an oceanographer.” Instead, the seas parted, and life changed for…
He Feels Lucky to Have Attended Medical School in Ireland
Going overseas allows visitors to have adventures and experience new and exciting cultures. Going overseas to attend medical school can be risky, sometimes making it tougher for students to find a residency spot in the U.S. when they finish their studies. Robert Liddell, MD, experienced nothing but positives when he went abroad for medical school…
New Year Means New Goals for ABR AEDs
The New Year has arrived, and our associate executive directors are poised to continue their task of improving the initial and continuing certification processes for candidates and diplomates. We recently asked the four part-time staff for their 2025 personal and professional goals. Geoffrey Ibbott, PhDMedical Physics In the New Year, I’m looking forward to working…
Future Resident Staying Busy in Her Year Away from Studies
Annelise M. Silva, MD, EdM, is taking a year off between completing medical school and starting her residency. But this is far from a gap year. After graduating from the Wright State University School of Medicine this past April 28, Dr. Silva started as national president of the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) on May…
Trustee Holiday Wish List: Watching Hallmark Movies, Creating Memories
The holidays have arrived and the ABR is especially grateful for the efforts of its more than 1,300 volunteers. In the spirit of the season, we asked a few of our Trustees to talk about what this time of year means to them. Kalpana M. Kanal, PhD (Medical Physics, Diagnostic Medical Physics) The holidays are…
Desire to Help Led Her to Become Physician, Volunteer
As a youngster, Randa Tao, MD, found her passion for medicine while caring for a relative who was experiencing health issues. “My grandmother had diabetes for most of her life and had to be on insulin,” she said. “When I was growing up, I would help with her insulin injections. Having that interest and exposure…
Guyana Residents, Emory Benefit from Partnership
Coming to the United States for a month of immersive training this fall was revelatory for Guyana natives Iliana Persaud, MD, and Nathel Quinn, MD. The two diagnostic radiology residents went back home determined to improve the state of health care there. Thanks to support from RAD-AID International, the pair spent a month apiece at…
Volunteers Thankful for Opportunity to Give Back
We’re thankful to have more than 1,300 volunteers who proudly serve their fields to improve patient outcomes. They’re happy to contribute and grateful for fellow medical professionals who work to make the world a better place. In the spirit of the season, we asked a few for their comments about giving back. Drú Curtis, MD…
MSK Volunteer Ready to Continue Sharing His Skills
An ABR volunteer since 2006, Rob Gelczer, MD, will see his term on the OLA MSK Committee end next March. He’s having so much fun that he’s already looking for ways to stay in the mix. “This will be my last go-around, so I’m actively asking (ABR MSK Trustee Dan Davis, MD) where he can…
ABR Trustee Stands for Veterans Every Day
Veterans Day is an important occasion to honor the people who have proudly served our country. For someone like ABR Trustee Dan Davis, MD, celebrating and serving veterans is part of his life. Dr. Davis completed his diagnostic radiology residency at Naval Medical Center San Diego and his fellowship at the National Naval Medical Center…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Helps Address Disparities in Health Care
Physicians across the country use Breast Cancer Awareness Month as an opportunity to encourage patients to undergo screenings that help save lives. Estimates state that more than 310,000 Americans will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. Knowledge and access are power. An article in the RSNA’s RadioGraphics journal reported last year that despite having a 5.8% lower incidence…
New Trustee Picking Up Lessons While Moving Forward
Having “survived,” as he jokingly said, his first ABR board meeting last month, Kenneth Rosenzweig, MD, is eager to start work as a Trustee. New Trustees spend initial meetings getting accustomed to their duties. Their status as board members begins at the end of that week. Dr. Rosenzweig used the time to gain his footing…
Pediatric Radiology Trustee Dr. Simoneaux Joining Board of Governors
ABR Trustee Stephen F. Simoneaux, MD, has been named to the organization’s Board of Governors. Dr. Simoneaux is a professor of radiology and pediatrics at Emory University in Atlanta. He served as division chief and director of pediatric radiology at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta for 25 years. His undergraduate work was completed at the College…
First Exposure to Breast Imaging Set Her Career Path
In her third year of medical school at Midwestern University, Fatima Elahi, DO, MHA, discovered her passion for breast imaging. During her first week rotating in the radiology department, she worked alongside a radiologist reviewing imaging for a patient with a palpable breast lump. They ultimately went to evaluate and speak with the patient together….