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Faculty Spotlight: Isaiah Tan

Isaiah Tan, MD joined the Community Radiology Division as a clinical assistant professor in 2025.  Dr. Tan completed his Bachelor of Arts degree, summa cum laude, at Northwestern University. He remained in Illinois for medical school at the University of Illinois, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He then completed …

Nicholas Burris appointed inaugural David A. Bluemke, MD, PhD Professorship in Radiology

On July 1, 2025, Nicholas Burris, MD began a 5-year term as the inaugural David A. Bluemke, MD, PhD Professorship in Radiology. Dr. Burris formally received the honor at the 2025 University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Faculty Investiture Celebration, held on June 18, 2025. “Dr. Burris has spent over 10 years pushing the …

Fellowship class of 2026-2027 announced

With Radiology Fellowship Match Day on June 18, 2025, the University of Wisconsin Department of Radiology can announce our full roster of fellows that will join us in July 2026. The Neuroradiology, Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention, and Breast Imaging & Intervention fellowship programs along with the Interventional Radiology Independent program participated in the Match Day, which is administered by the National …

Publications by UW Radiology Members Finalized in May 2025

Burnside, Elizabeth S.; Grist, Thomas M.; Lasarev, Michael R.; Garrett, John W.; Morris, Elizabeth A. Artificial Intelligence in Radiology: A Leadership Survey. Journal of the American College of Radiology. 2025 May; 22(5):577-585.  Denecken, Esteban; Arrieta, Cristóbal; Hernando, Diego; Sotelo, Julio; Mella, Hernán; Uribe, Sergio. Simultaneous acquisition of water, fat and velocity images using a phase-contrast …

Faculty share tips for fellowship programming

Neuroradiology Section Chief Tabassum (Tabby) Kennedy, MD and Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention Fellowship Program Director Andrew Ross, MD, MPH share their expert insight on running successful fellowship programs in recent publications.  Dr. Kennedy provides an in-depth guide for neuroradiology fellowship program directors in the article “State of Practice of Neuroradiology Fellowship Programs: A Comprehensive Guide …

Scott Reeder and John Garrett share insight on AI with HealthTech

Department Chair Scott Reeder, MD, PhD and Director of Informatics John Garrett, PhD explain how radiologists at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health are adopting and developing tools powered by artificial intelligence (AI) in a recent interview with HealthTech.    Within the department, AI image reconstruction algorithms enable improved image quality and …

Celebrating the 2025 resident class

On May 29, 2025, family, friends and colleagues gathered from near and far to join the University of Wisconsin Department of Radiology in celebrating the 2025 resident class.   Held in the Discovery Building on campus, the event began with a social hour and transitioned into a seated dinner for the program. Department Chair Scott …

Elizabeth Gerhard retires after 26 years with UW Health

Radiologic technologist Elizabeth (Liz) Gerhard retired in June of 2025 after 26 years of dedicated service with UW Health. Liz began her journey with UW Health as a temporary travel tech in 1999 for CT, mammography and diagnostic radiology. She transitioned to a permanent role in 2005.   In her most recent role, Liz served …

Resident-authored resolution made policy by the ACR

During the American College of Radiology (ACR) 2025 annual meeting, University of Wisconsin Department of Radiology resident John (Erik) Winterholler, MD submitted and defended the resolution “Ionizing Radiation Protective Apparel for Healthcare Workers.”   After two amendments from the medical physics caucus, the ACR accepted the resolution as policy, marking it as the first ACR policy …

Tabby Kennedy receives UW Health Physician Excellence Award for Clinical Educator

UW Health honored Tabby Kennedy, MD for her contributions to clinical education with a 2025 Physician Excellence Award. These awards are special because the nominations come from peers —clinicians and staff who felt compelled to share how these physicians are creating legacies at UW Health as gifted teachers, visionary leaders and extraordinary clinicians. Dr. Kennedy …