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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 …

Faculty and residents advocate for radiology at government events

Faculty and residents from the University of Wisconsin Department of Radiology championed the importance of radiology research and patient care to state and federal officials. Through various efforts, faculty members Oliver Wieben, PhD; Robert Bour, MD; Jade Anderson, MD; Pallavi Tiwari, PhD; Anand Narayan, MD, PhD; and Mai Elezaby, MD shared their professional insights with government representatives and the public in pursuit …

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 …

Interdisciplinary undergraduate program helps solve clinical radiology challenges

For two decades, University of Wisconsin Department of Radiology faculty members and biomedical engineering undergraduates have taken great strides in solving clinical radiology challenges through the Biomedical Engineering (BME) Design program. This semester, Ken Lee, MD, MBA; Andrew Ross, MD, MPH; and Matthew Smith, MD, PhD served as clients for the program. ] The BME Design program fosters interdisciplinary collaboration by …

Deanna Rice retires after nearly four decades with UW Health

Deanna (Dede) Rice began her career at University Hospital in 1986 and served in various roles at University Hospital, American Family Children’s Hospital, East Madison Hospital, and the ambulatory clinics. To celebrate her retirement, Dede reflected on her 39 years of experience.  What are some of your fondest memories with the department? My fondest memories are …

Allison Grayev’s first year as diagnostic radiology residency program director

In July 2024, Allison Grayev, MD assumed the role as program director of the Diagnostic Radiology Residency program in the University of Wisconsin Department of Radiology. Primed by years of educational experience, Dr. Grayev demonstrated how an inclusive leadership style can result in positive change such as right-sizing the call schedule. Since taking the reins as director, Dr. Grayev …