Graduation 2024

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The Department of Radiology held a small celebration for the graduating residents on Friday, June 14^th, 2024. Over 80 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: Emanuel Kanal, 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: Scott Beasley, MD and Emrah Duman, 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: Sergio Ferrante, 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: Suraj Parikh, 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: Alexis Salsbury, MD and Madeline Leo, MD

The Fellow of the Year Award

Selected by the Radiology Residents
This year’s recipient: William Alexander Curry, DO and Neiladri Khan, DO

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 – Rita Zuley, MD
Emergency Radiology – Robert Freed, MD
Interventional Radiology – Rajoo Dhangana, MD
Musculoskeletal Radiology – Cindy Britton, MD
Neuroradiology – Joseph Mettenburg, MD
Nuclear Medicine – Ashok Muthukrishnan, MD
Pediatric Radiology – Judy Squires, MD
Thoracic Imaging – Emrah Duman, MD
Women’s Imaging – Biatta Sholosh, MD


Our graduating diagnostic radiology residents will continue their education next year at the following fellowships:
Chinwike Agbo, MD – Body Fellowship – Northwestern University
Nithin Banda, MD – Neuroradiology Fellowship – University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Sergio Ferrante, MD – Neuroradiology Fellowship – University of Utah
Danny Ge, MD – Teleradiology – University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Sean Lee, MD – Pediatric Imaging Fellowship – Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Maryam Maleki, MD – Women’s Imaging - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Suraj Parikh, MD – Interventional Radiology Fellowship – Georgetown University
Joshua Powell, MD – Musculoskeletal Fellowship – Massachusetts General Hospital
Alexis Salsbury, MD – Neuroradiology Fellowship – University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Hunter Trafton, MD – Musculoskeletal Fellowship – University of Michigan
Alexandre Tremblay, MD – Musculoskeletal Fellowship – Thomas Jefferson University


Our graduating diagnostic/interventional radiology residents will continue their careers at the following:
Madeline Leo, MD – Pediatric Interventional Fellowship – Emory University
Brian Spearman, MD – Attending Physician – Allegheny Health Network