Graduation 2022

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The Department of Radiology held a small celebration for the graduating residents on Thursday, June 16^th, 2022. Additionally, over 100 individuals joined the livestream broadcast including faculty, residents, staff, friends and family members. Prior to the broadcast 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: Dr. Marion Hughes

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: Dr. Scott Beasley and Dr. Azza Elgendy

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: Dr. Marion Hughes

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: Dr. Cole Thompson

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: Dr. Will Lindquester

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: Dr. Cole Thompson

The Fellow of the Year Award

Selected by the Radiology Residents
This year’s recipient: Dr. Prashanth Sompalli

Division of the Year Award

Selected by the Radiology Residents
This year’s recipient: Neuroradiology

Divisional Teaching Awards

Abdominal Imaging – Christopher Buros, MD & Anil Dasyam, MD
Breast Imaging – Bronwyn Nair, MD
Emergency Radiology – Robert Freed, MD
Interventional Radiology – Avinash Medsinge, MD
Musculoskeletal Radiology – Carol Andrews, MD
Neuroradiology – Allison Weyer, MD & James Mason, DO
Nuclear Medicine – Shyam Srinivas, MD
Pediatric Radiology – Judy Squires, MD
Thoracic Imaging – Azza Elgendy, MD, PhD
Women’s Imaging – Ashley Kalor, MD


Our graduating residents will continue their education next year at the following fellowships:
Solomon Amemasor, DO - Women's Imaging Fellowship - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Stephen Cai, MD - Neuroradiology Fellowship – University of California Los Angeles
Sophie Darwiche, MD - Musculoskeletal Fellowship - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Chandler Fountain, MD - Vascular and Interventional Radiology Fellowship - University of Virginia
John Hall, MD - Breast Imaging - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Anand Kanwar, MD – Neuroradiology Fellowship - Oregon Health and Science University
Will Lindquester, MD - Vascular and Interventional Radiology Fellowship - Emory University
Cole Thompson, MD - Body Imaging Fellowship – University of California San Diego
Anil Vasireddi, MD – Neuroradiology Fellowship – Massachusetts General Hospital
Allison Weinstock, MD - Musculoskeletal Fellowship – New York University


We wish them the best in their Personal and Professional Journey
Marion, Judy, Ekta, Nick & Vik