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RSNA features UW Health Smart Suite for increasing efficiencies

The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) featured the new MRI Smart Suite at UW Health’s Eastpark Medical Center in the article, “Optimized MRI Suites Enable High-Volume Turnaround, Better Access for Patients,” which was published on May 8, 2025 and included in the recent RSNA News issue. University of Wisconsin Department of Radiology Chair Scott Reeder, MD, PhD provided an overview …

Radiology hosts hands-on event for medical students

On April 3, 2025, the UW Department of Radiology hosted No Scalpel, No Problem, a hands-on workshop for medical students. Hosted in partnership with the UW School of Medicine and Public Health’s Radiology Interest Group (RIG) and Interventional Radiology Interest Group (IRIG), the event was led by Jade Anderson, MD, and Sean Golden, MD and gave students experience …

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 …

Annual research symposium celebrates trainee and student research

On Saturday, May 3, department members and alumni came together at the annual Zachary Clark Radiology Research Symposium to celebrate the outstanding research our trainees and medical students conduct over the year.  After a light breakfast and social hour, Department Chair Scott Reeder, MD, PhD welcomed attendees. During his opening remarks, Dr. Reeder shared that he considered …

Resident Wellness Committee fosters community

There’s no denying that residency can be an overwhelming time. One of the great benefits of training at the University of Wisconsin Department of Radiology is the Resident Wellness Committee, run by residents, for residents.   When he began his residency in 2021, Cullen Fleming, MD could tell that the COVID-19 pandemic had taken a toll …

J. Louis Hinshaw shares multidisciplinary approach on BackTable

UW Department of Radiology’s J. Louis Hinshaw, MD joined UW Department of Urology’s Jason Abel, MD and podcast host Ruchika Talwar, MD for the BackTable tumor board episode “Multidisciplinary Approaches to Renal Cancer Care.” Drs. Hinshaw and Abel work closely together in clinical and research realms through the interdisciplinary kidney cancer program, bringing together the disciplines of radiology and urology to best serve patients.   In the episode, Dr. Hinshaw highlighted the over two …

Publications by UW Radiology Members Finalized in December 2025

A listing of publications finalized by department members in December 2025.

Faculty Spotlight: Jennifer Pitts

Jennifer Pitts, MD joined the Section of Emergency Radiology as a clinical assistant professor in January 2026.  She obtained her medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis and completed her diagnostic radiology residency at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, where she served as chief resident. Where are you from?  I grew up …

Faculty Spotlight: Kevin McDonald

Kevin McDonald, MD joined the Sections of Cardiovascular Imaging and Thoracic Imaging in 2026. Dr. McDonald attended medical school at the University of Cincinnati before completing his intern year, residency, and cardiothoracic imaging fellowship at University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. During his residency, he was awarded the Medical Student Award for Outstanding Teaching by …

Faculty Spotlight: Leonardo Rivera-Rivera

Leonardo Rivera-Rivera, PhD obtained his PhD in physics and completed his postgraduate studies in MRI neuroimaging at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Before joining the Section of Imaging Sciences as an assistant professor in 2026, Dr. Rivera-Rivera worked in the Department of Medicine as an associate scientist in the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC). Currently, …