Graduation 2023

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The Department of Radiology held a small celebration for the graduating residents on Thursday, June 15^th, 2023. Over 70 individuals attended the event including faculty, residents, staff, friends and family members. Prior to the event that evening, residents and faculty had the opportunity to vote for several awards. Recipients of the awards were:

The Richard L. Baron Leadership Award

Selected by the Faculty, Fellows, and Residents of the Department of Radiology
Given to the one faculty member who, over the course of the year, has best exemplified the following qualities: Leadership, Vision, Commitment, Achievement
This year’s recipient: Marion Hughes, MD

The Carl R. Fuhrman Excellence in Teaching Award

Selected by the Radiology Residents
In recognition of the faculty member who has demonstrated the highest commitment to, and consistent excellence in, resident education
This year’s recipients: Azza Elgendy, MD

The Michael P. Federle Mentorship Award

Selected by the Graduating Radiology Residents
Given to the one faculty member who, over the course of their residency, has been the most significant role model based on the following attributes: Leadership, Expertise, Achievement, Professionalism, Commitment to Education
This year’s recipient: Marion Hughes, MD

The Sandra Hamdani Memorial Radiology Resident Award

Selected by the Radiology Residents
To the graduating resident who best demonstrates Leadership, Diligence, Enthusiasm, Integrity
This year’s recipient: Priya Patel, MD

The Roentgen Resident/Fellow Research Award

Selected by the Program Director
Recognizes and encourages outstanding residents and fellows in radiologic research
This year’s recipient: Marcio Albers, MD

The Radiology Resident Distinguished Achievement Award

Selected by the Program Director and Associate Program Directors
Given annually to the resident(s) who, over the course of their residency, has exemplified consistent commitment to scholarship, accomplishment, service and innovation
This year’s recipients: Priya Patel, MD and Madeline Leo, MD

The Fellow of the Year Award

Selected by the Radiology Residents
This year’s recipient: Emrah Duman, MD

Division of the Year Award

Selected by the Radiology Residents
This year’s recipient: Abdominal Imaging

Divisional Teaching Awards

Abdominal Imaging – Scott Beasley, MD
Breast Imaging – Bronwyn Nair, MD
Emergency Radiology – Robert Freed, MD
Interventional Radiology – Rupal Bandi, MD
Musculoskeletal Radiology – Cindy Britton, MD
Neuroradiology – James Mason, DO
Nuclear Medicine – Shyam Srinivas, MD
Pediatric Radiology – Judy Squires, MD
Thoracic Imaging – Azza Elgendy, MD
Women’s Imaging – Ashley Kalor, MD


Our graduating residents will continue their education next year at the following fellowships:
Marcio Albers, MD – MSK Fellowship – Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City
William Curry, DO - Neuroradiology Fellowship – University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Emile Gordon, MD – Cardiothoracic Imaging Fellowship – Duke University
Lauren Gray, DO - Women’s Imaging Fellowship - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Memduha Gumus, MD – Pediatric Imaging Fellowship – Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Priya Patel, MD - Breast Imaging - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Kyle Rives, MD – Musculoskeletal Fellowship - Emory University
Stephen Wallace, DO - Breast Imaging Fellowship - Duke University