Emergency Radiology News
September 13, 2023
School of Medicine updates CV template
The School of Medicine CV template was recently revised to include the following: Removal of the word optional from #9 DEI activities and included examples Added Acting, Pending, Past to #15 Research Funding Separated International, National, Regional, UW to #13 Special Responsibilities and Service Additional instructions to #14 Clinical Activities Find the full template here: SOMCV-10.10.2023
July 20, 2023
Announcement: UW faculty approve Class A legislation on Clinical Practice Faculty
Dear School of Medicine colleagues, We’re excited to report that the UW faculty overwhelmingly approved Class A legislation on Clinical Practice Faculty by a vote of 92% to 8%. Yesterday, [July 17, 2023] President Ana Mari Cauce signed the legislation, which represents a big win for all of us in the School of Medicine (SOM) and…
March 6, 2023
COVID-19 promotion clock extensions available for Assistant Professors and Research Assistant Professors
Promotion clock extensions due to the COVID-19 pandemic are available for assistant professors and research assistant professors with a current appointment. It is important to speak with your faculty and provide thoughtful guidance when considering these clock stops. When do faculty have to decide whether or not to request a waiver? COVID waiver requests for…
July 25, 2022
Regular, Research and Teaching Professional Promotions Tips – 07/25/2022
The document containing promotions tips is below: Regular, Research and Teaching Professorial Promotions Tips
Upcoming Promotions Workshops – 9/13 and 11/7
There are two upcoming promotions-related workshops given by the UW School of Medicine Faculty Affairs: Preparing for Your Promotion from Assistant to Associate Professor September 13 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am This workshop offers an overview of promotions and the promotion process for faculty in the School of Medicine, as well as tips from…
July 1, 2022
Congratulations to Our ’22-’23 Promotions
Congratulations to our faculty that were promoted for the ’22-’23 academic year! They are: Niranjan Balu, Ph.D., Research Associate Professor Jeffrey Forris Beecham Chick, M.D., Associate Professor Diana Lam, M.D., Associate Professor Swati Rane Levendovszky, Ph.D., Associate Professor Neal Paragas, Ph.D., Research Associate Professor Habib Rahbar, M.D., Professor Beth Ripley, M.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor
April 28, 2022
Why and How to Curate your CV — Dr. Paul Kinahan
One of the uplifting aspects of being a member of a promotions committee is reviewing a clearly written CV (curriculum vitae, Latin for “course of life”) by a faculty member who is accomplished and on track for promotion. Such a CV makes it easy to be an advocate for the candidate’s promotion, and to be…
August 7, 2021
ASER 2021 (American Society of Emergency Radiology)
Annual Meeting, September 21-24, 2021 Marriott Tampa, Water Street, Tampa, Florida https://aser.org/
Why it might be time to combine emergency radiology with emergency medicine
Matt O’Connor | January 06, 2021 | Health Imaging https://www.healthimaging.com/topics/healthcare-economics/emergency-radiology-emergency-medicine
Emergency Radiology in 2020: Moving Forward Together
Editorial Can Assoc Radiol J 2020 Aug;71(3):249-250. doi: 10.1177/0846537120918954. Epub 2020 Apr 10. Ciaran E Redmond 1, Brian Gibney 1, Savvas Nicolaou 1, Michael N Patlas 2 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32272845/
Society of Interventional Radiology Position Statement on Endovascular Intervention for Trauma
Review J Vasc Interv Radiol 2020 Mar;31(3):363-369.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.jvir.2019.11.012. Epub 2020 Jan 14. Siddharth A Padia 1, Christopher R Ingraham 2, John M Moriarty 3, Luke R Wilkins 4, Peter R Bream Jr 5, Alda L Tam 6, Sheena Patel 7, Lisa McIntyre 8, Philip R Wolinsky 9, Sue E Hanks 10 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31948744/
July 15, 2021
4th Annual Lunch and Learn Event
The 4th Annual Lunch and Learn event, while still virtual, was a great success! With 30 participants attending including many UW Radiology alumni, faculty, residency program directors, and residents, this event was informative and entertaining. If you missed it, be sure to watch the recorded event and especially Dr. Lerner’s and Dr. Weaver’s video demonstration…
June 7, 2021
Assistant to Associate Professor Promotion – Faculty Perspective – Dr. Hoff
My experience in the promotional process from assistant professor to associate professor in the diagnostic physics section was multi-faceted. On the one hand it was extremely time-consuming to collect and put together the teaching portfolio and associated paperwork, all while following various old and new promotions guides. On the other hand, it was enjoyable to…
Getting Invited Presentations into your CV – Dr. Paul Kinahan
Applying for promotions, jobs, grants, fellowships etc. will require you to submit an academic CV. One unique aspect of a CV is there is no limitation on length. I have been on several search committees where CVs have exceeded 100 pages, and all were well over 50 pages. This might seem overwhelming for a reviewer,…
Recollections: A Letter to Juniors on Getting Promoted – Dr. Chapman
When I first joined faculty as a pediatric radiologist, I had contemplated the contrast between a career in academics versus private practice. Being part of an academic group would mean I would be able to practice entirely in my subspecialty, I would continue working with trainees and medical students, I would be a part of…
Overview of Promotions Committee – Drs. Jarvik and Reddy
Thank you to Kalpana for pestering me to write something for this blog. I have never written a blog before, so I ask for your patience as I figure out how to do this. For this first post, I’d like to start with a broad, brief overview of what we do as a committee and…
YOU AND YOUR MENTOR – process and expectations – Dr. Bill Shuman
Good mentorship is very rewarding for both the mentee and the mentor. Key factors in expanding the richness, achievements, success, and satisfaction of your academic career are the relationships you develop with your chosen mentors. Good mentors are a powerful lever-arm to amplify your impact. A mentor will provide guidance, close monitoring, and broad networking…
Thoughts on Stress Reduction – Dr. Bill Shuman
Stress is experienced by everyone. Stress is often the result of feeling you have many more urgent demands than available time and resources. It is compounded by fear of failure. I have found a few tools which are a great help in dealing with stress while also promoting the productivity needed to rebalance demands with…
December 11, 2019
Assistant to Associate Professor Promotion – Faculty Perspective – Dr. Hoff
12.11.2019 My experience in the promotional process from assistant professor to associate professor in the diagnostic physics section was multi-faceted. On the one hand it was extremely time-consuming to collect and put together the teaching portfolio and associated paperwork, all while following various old and new promotions guides. On the other hand, it was enjoyable…
July 24, 2019
UW Radiology Residents Serve in the Community
Despite Snowmageddon Seattle on February 9th, members of our radiology program embarked on the snowy trip to South Seattle to serve the people most affected by the challenging weather conditions, our homeless community! We worked together with members of the Seattle Union Gospel Mission at the Hope Place Shelter for Women and Children by preparing…
Rohrmann Endowment Fund growth
Thanks once again to all of you, the generous donors to the UW Medicine Charles A. Rohrmann, Jr., M.D. Endowment for Radiology Resident Educational Excellence, this fund has continued to grow.
Congratulations Radiology Graduates!
Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program Directors and Chief Residents 2018-19: L to R: Diana Lam, Associate Director; Mazen Zawaideh; Chief Resident; Jonathan Swanson, Associate Director; Thomas Anderson, Chief Resident; Angelisa Paladin, Director; Jing Luo, Chief Resident UW Radiology Diagnostic Radiology Residents and Nuclear Medicine Residents and Fellows graduated on June 8, 2019, with hearty congratulations from…
January 11, 2019
ASER Announces 2018 Grant Recipients
The American Society of Emergency Radiologists Announces 2018 Grant Recipients – Principal Investigators: James Lee MD; Christina LeBedis MD; Jennifer Uyeda MD ASER Multicenter Review of Blunt Splenic Trauma: Optimal CT Diagnosis, Characterization and Treatment.
Including Radiology in Emergency Plans is Critical
Radiology departments are taking a proactive approach to emergency preparedness. BY RICHARD DARGAN Full article in RSNA News
Diagnostic radiology resident perspectives on fellowship training and career interest in emergency radiology
Emerg Radiol. 2018 Dec;25(6):653-658. doi: 10.1007/s10140-018-1633-8. Epub 2018 Aug 31. Authors: Herr KD1, Risk B2, Hanna TN3. Abstract PURPOSE: (1) Evaluate radiology resident perception of emergency radiology (ER). (2) Identify potential barriers to pursuing fellowship training or a career in ER among radiology residents. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A 9-question digital survey was designed using Qualtrics…
International Day of Radiology 2018
The International Day of Radiology was on November 8, 2018. The theme was Cardiac Imaging. International Day of Radiology 2018
Rad Tech Week 2018
The National Radiologic Technology Week was Nov. 4-10, 2018. As usual, HMC Radiology’s Fun Club our physicians went all out to make our technologists feel appreciated. There was food every day, games, a dessert competition, and people dressed in the theme of each day. The week-long celebration calls attention to the important role medical imaging…
The 2015 Amtrak Philadelphia Train Derailment: After-Action Review of the Emergency Radiology Response at Temple University Health System
J Am Coll Radiol. 2018 Nov 29. pii: S1546-1440(18)31294-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jacr.2018.10.005. [Epub ahead of print] Authors: Bhattacharya AK1, Fenerty S2, Awan OA3, Ling S3, Jonnalagadda P3, Cohen G3, Hershey B3, Ali S3. Abstract PURPOSE: The aim of this article is to assess a large tertiary care medical center’s emergency radiology response after the 2015 Amtrak…
The state of emergency radiology fellowships in North America and the development of a standardized curriculum
Emerg Radiol. 2018 Nov 29. doi: 10.1007/s10140-018-1657-0. [Epub ahead of print] Authors: Chahine AH1, Hanna TN1, Myers L2, Kumaravel M3, Herr KD4. Abstract BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The number of emergency radiology (ER) training programs in North America is small compared to the projected growth in demand for ER-trained radiologists. To date, there is no consensus-based…
Gender disparity in academic emergency radiology
Emerg Radiol. 2018 Sep 7. doi: 10.1007/s10140-018-1642-7. [Epub ahead of print] Authors: Battaglia F1, Shah S2, Jalal S2, Khurshid K2, Verma N3, Nicolaou S2, Reddy S4, John S5, Khosa F2. Abstract OBJECTIVE: This study is intended to better understand how academic productivity and career advancement differs between men and women emergency radiologists in academic practices….
January 10, 2019
Emergency radiology after a massive earthquake: clinical perspective
Jpn J Radiol. 2018 Nov;36(11):641-648. doi: 10.1007/s11604-018-0771-y. Epub 2018 Aug 25. Authors: Iyama A1, Utsunomiya D2, Uetani H1, Kidoh M1, Sugahara T3, Yoshimatsu S4, Yamashita Y1. Abstract Earthquakes are unpredictable and inevitable disasters, causing various earthquake-related disorders. Medical imaging, including digital radiography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging, plays a key role in the evaluation…
Assessing Competence in Emergency Radiology Using an Online Simulator
Acad Radiol. 2018 Aug 9. pii: S1076-6332(18)30374-X. doi: 10.1016/j.acra.2018.07.007. [Epub ahead of print] Authors: Diamond IR1, Probyn L1, Colak E1, Finlay K2, Bartlett ES3. Abstract RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES: Traditional assessments in radiology residency focus on the Medical Expert CanMEDS role and typically rely upon a single or limited static images. We designed an Emergency Radiology…
Jeffrey Robinson’s Promotion
In August of 2018 Dr. Robinson received a promotion from associate professor to assistant professor. Congratulations, Dr. Robinson, you earned it! https://rad.washington.edu/radiology-personnel/jeff8rob/
June 28, 2018
Emergency Radiologists See Inner Toll of Opioid Use Disorders
News from the RSNA 2017 Annual Meeting: Emergency radiologists are seeing a high prevalence of patients with complications related to opioid use disorders, according to results from a 12-year study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). Researchers said the findings underscore the need for radiologists to play…
‘Emergency Radiology’ comes of age in Kerala hospitals
Emergency Radiology, a medical concept in the West where the casualty wing of a hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art radiology equipment like CT scans, is now available in hospitals across Kerala. Kerala (/ˈkɛrələ/) is a state in South India on the Malabar Coast. Click here for the full article published by Healthworld 11/10/17.
Imaging in the ER: From Terrorist Incidents to Daily Traumas, Emergency Radiology Plays Vital Role
The Manchester bombing is one example of the growing need for emergency radiology across the globe. November 1, 2017 Shortly after 10:30 p.m. on Monday, May 22, 2017, a suicide bomber detonated an improvised explosive device outside Manchester Arena in the city of Manchester, England, as fans were leaving a concert by American pop star…
September 18, 2017
Washington State Declaration–Radiology Day
Every day is Radiology Day, but now it’s official! (Well, for November 8th, anyway). Governor Jay Inslee declared November 8th to be Radiology Day in Washington State. “Proclamation: WHEREAS, medical imaging exams have revolutionized medicine and are directly linked to greater life expectancy for Americans….” See the document itself: Radiology Day
September 7, 2017
International Day of Radiology dedicated to Emergency Radiology
November 8 is the International Day of Radiology and this year the day is dedicated to emergency radiology and the essential role that radiologists play in the emergency room, increasing the quality of care and treatment of patients. This is an initiative of the ESR, ACR and RSNA.
February 10, 2016
Dr. Jarvik Awarded Radiology Alliance for Health Services Research Achievement Award
Our own Dr. Jerry Jarvik was awarded the 2015 Radiology Alliance for Health Services Research (RAHSR) Achievement Award. The RAHSR Awards Committee selects a distinguished researcher whom they feel has made outstanding contributions to health services research. This award is presented at the AUR Annual Awards Ceremony. The Association of University Radiologists (AUR) consists of over 3,000…
Dr. David Marcinek Receives Unsolicited Award of $60,000
Dr. Marcinek received an unsolicited award of $60,000 from the Glenn Foundation for Medical Research. Glenn Awards were initiated in 2007, to provide unsolicited funds to researchers investigating the biology of aging. Award recipients are selected from nominees provided by an anonymous scientific advisory committee. Applications are not accepted.
February 2, 2016
Emergency Radiology Exhibit Awarded RSNA Certificate of Merit
Drs. Gross, Sandstrom, Robinson, Lehnert, and Voelzke were awarded the RSNA Certificate of Merit for their exhibit So You Think You Can Grade – Renal Trauma. Congratulations!
January 25, 2016
Talking Wellness
For an employee, a workplace wellness program might seem like a nice perk. But doctors in the UW School of Medicine believe it’s much more than that.
December 24, 2015
UW Radiology Research Retreat
UW Radiology held a landmark faculty research retreat on September 30, 2015 at the lovely Graham visitor center at the Washington Arboretum. There were an astounding 71 Faculty attendees, including colleagues from other departments and the Vice Dean of Research and Education. After an intense but enjoyable day, several key priorities were identified, including new multidisciplinary…
December 21, 2015
UW and Tsinghua University form Joint Research Center
In conjunction with the UW Global Innovation Exchange (GIX) program, the Department of Radiology is proud to announce a new collaboration with the Center for Biomedical Imaging Research at Tsinghua University to explore forming a joint research center and other partnerships to develop medical imaging technology. In front, shaking hands after the signing of the…
November 20, 2015
Dr. Linnau Leads First Ever ASER Multi-Center Study
Dr. Ken Linnau led the first-ever multi-center study of the American Society of Emergency Radiology as the principal investigator in cooperation with Dr. B. Khurana (Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA) and Dr. Jorge A. Soto (Boston University Medical Center, MA). The results of this investigation, “Pelvic Angiography Project ASER (PAPA) Study – A Retrospective…
Dr. Sandstrom Receives the ARRS Gold Award
Dr. Claire Sandstrom received the Gold Award for the top educational exhibit presented at the annual meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society in April 2015. Her exhibit, entitled, “Trauma of the Clavicle: What the Surgeon Needs to Know,” was coauthored by Emergency Radiology colleague Dr. Joel Gross and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Stephen Kennedy. The…
September 11, 2015
Dr. Beauchamp on Employee Wellness
Recently Dr. Beauchamp talked with The Whole U reporter Quinn Brown about the Department of Radiology’s Wellness initiative. Here are Dr. Beauchamp’s Top 10 Wellness Tactics: As chair, be a steward of hope. “To say, ‘Yeah, there are a lot of tough things. But we can do it, and we’ll do it together,’” Dr. Beauchamp said….
March 25, 2015
UW Radiology Study in the News
A UW Radiology paper has been published online today here. This study was also publicized by the RSNA press release. This information has already been broadcasted by many news websites including Fox News.
March 3, 2009
VPDiagnostics Announces Plaque Analysis Software for MRI and Starts a Clinical Trial on Stroke Risk Stratification
VPDiagnostics, Inc., a Washington state company specializing in MRI image processing software for analyzing vascular disease, announces its new product, MRI-PlaqueView. VPDiagnostics also announces the start of a multi-center clinical trial sponsored by the NIH. MRI-PlaqueView provides researchers and clinicians an efficient tool for analyzing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of carotid artery atherosclerosis. It is…