RLI Taking the Lead Podcast
The RLI Taking the Lead Podcast, hosted by Dr. Geoff Rubin from the University of Arizona, explores healthcare leadership through interviews with radiologists and thought leaders shaping the future of healthcare. Each episode covers varied aspects of leadership across different clinical environments and organizations. The podcast is produced by the Radiology Leadership Institute and offers free subscriptions for instant access to new episodes.
Episodes
Taking the Lead 76: Scott A. Bundy, MD, FACR | The Ownership Mentality: How Leaders Are Made and Practices Are Built
In this episode of the RLI’s Taking the Lead, host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR sits down with Scott Bundy, MD, FACR, CEO and Chair of Strategic Radiology, to explore the defining principle that has shaped his career - an ownership mentality.
From his early days growing up in the Midwest where baseball, hard work, and team dynamics were foundational to his career in private practice, Dr. Bundy sh
Taking the Lead 75: Christoph Wald, MBA, MD, FACR | Leading in Harmony: Culture, Curiosity, and the Future of Radiology
From his early years growing up in postwar Germany to shaping global conversations around radiology informatics and AI, Christoph Wald, MBA, MD, PhD, has built a career defined by curiosity, craftsmanship, and a deep commitment to service. In this episode, he sits down with host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, for a wide-ranging and thoughtful conversation that traces his journey from a childhood
Taking the Lead 74: Woojin Kim, MD | From Immigrant Beginnings to AI Leadership: The Journey of Woojin Kim
In this episode, Woojin Kim, MD, Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Medical Information Officer at HOPPR, shares his remarkable journey from his early years navigating life in the U.S. as an undocumented immigrant to becoming one of radiology’s most influential innovators in imaging informatics and AI. Drawing on formative experiences, arriving in the U.S. as an undocumented child, learning English
Taking the Lead 73: Ann S. Fulcher, MD | The Dash Between: Service, Leadership, and a Life in Radiology
From her Mayberry‑like childhood in rural Virginia to pioneering MRCP and leading one of the nation’s largest academic radiology departments, Ann S. Fulcher, MD, Chair of Radiology at Virginia Commonwealth University, has built a career defined by service, integrity, and curiosity.
In this episode, she sits down with host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, for a warm and deeply personal conversation t
Taking the Lead 72: John D. Halamka, MD, MS | All Will Be Well: Leading Through Curiosity and Change
Before leading Mayo Clinic’s digital transformation, John D. Halamka, MD, MA was a teenage engineer scavenging defense-contractor dumpsters for computer parts and a Stanford student who helped prototype early multimedia networks long before the internet entered everyday life.
In this episode, he sits down with host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR to trace his remarkable journey across emergency medi
Taking the Lead 71: Christine B. Chung, MD: Walking Among Giants: Leadership, Mentorship and Innovation
In this special episode honoring the legacy of William G. Bradley Jr., MD, PhD, FACR, sponsored by the California Radiological Society Foundation, host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, sits down with Christine B. Chung, MD, Chair of the Department of Radiology at UC San Diego and President-Elect of the International Skeletal Society, for a rich and inspiring conversation on leadership, mentorship, a
Taking the Lead 70: Mitchell D. Schnall, MD, PhD, FACR: Reimagining How We Practice Medicine in a Tech-Empowered World
Join host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, for a candid and wide-ranging conversation with Mitchell D. Schnall, MD, PhD, FACR—Professor of Radiology and Senior Vice President for Data and Technology Solutions at Penn Medicine.
A highly accomplished radiology researcher and leader, Dr. Schnall served for 12 years as Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Radiology at the University of Pennsylva
Taking the Lead 69: Mary H. Scanlon, MD, FACR: Persistence, Purpose, and Preparing the Next Generation
Join host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, for an engaging conversation with Mary H. Scanlon, MD, FACR, Professor of Clinical Radiology, Vice Chair of Education, and Director of Emergency Radiology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. A long-time residency program director and past president of the Association of Program Directors in Radiology (APDR), Dr. Scanlon reflects on her inspir
Taking the Lead 68: Robert L. Mittl Jr., MD, FACR: Leading Through Change
In this episode of Taking the Lead, host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, sits down with Robert L. Mittl Jr., MD, FACR, a neuroradiologist at Charlotte Radiology in Charlotte, NC, Chief Quality Officer at US Radiology Specialists, Chair of the US Radiology National Physician Leadership Board, and member of the US Radiology Corporate Board.
After graduating from Washington University Medical School i
Taking the Lead 67: Alan Matsumoto, MD: A Servant Leader
Join host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, as he talks with Alan H. Matsumoto, MD, MA, FACR, FSIR, FAHA. A distinguished interventional radiologist, Dr. Matsumoto is the former Chair of the Department of Radiology at the University of Virginia and currently serves as Chair of the American College of Radiology (ACR) Board of Chancellors. A prolific scholar, he has authored over 300 publications and d
Taking the Lead 66: Matt P. Lungren, MD, MPH: Innovating Healthcare with AI
Join host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, as he engages in an inspiring conversation with Matthew P. Lungren, MD, MPH, Chief Data Science Officer for Microsoft Health & Life Sciences. Dr. Lungren, an academic pediatric interventional radiologist with a strong interest in global healthcare, literature, and competitive swimming, discusses his transition from medicine to focusing on AI in healthca
Taking the Lead 65: Denise R. Aberle, MD: Leading Lung Screening Research
In this first annual William G. Bradley Memorial RLI Taking the Lead episode, sponsored by the California Radiological Society Foundation, host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, talks with Denise R. Aberle, MD, Professor of Radiological Sciences at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and Professor of Bioengineering in the UCLA Samueli School of Engin
Taking the Lead Episode 64: Michael P. Recht, MD: Imaging Innovator
Join host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, as he sits down with Dr. Michael P. Recht, MD, the Louis Marx Professor and Chair of the Department of Radiology at NYU Langone Health and current president of SCARD, the Society for Chairs of Academic Radiology Departments. A visionary leader in academic radiology, Dr. Recht shares insights on balancing clinical productivity and academic research, emphasi
Taking the Lead Episode 63: Pat A. Basu, MD, MBA: Revolutionizing Healthcare
In this inspiring episode, host, Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, talks with Pat Basu, MD, MBA, trailblazing business leader, entrepreneur, and physician with an unwavering commitment to enhancing the American healthcare system. Dr. Basu has been recognized for his exceptional leadership and contributions, receiving the AMA's National Excellence Award for Leadership, and the Chicago Business
Taking the Lead Episode 62: Vivian S. Lee, MD, PhD, MBA: A Transformational Leader
In this episode, host, Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, talks with Vivian S. Lee, MD, PhD, MBA, Executive Fellow and Senior Lecturer at Harvard Medical School.
A radiologist and researcher, Dr. Lee recently served as President and Founder of Verily Health Platforms, where she helped build multiple successful start-ups, CEO of the University of Utah's Health System and Dean of the School of Medicine
Taking the Lead Episode 61: Michael D. Dake, MD: A Cross Disciplinary Leader
In this episode, host, Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, talks with Michael D. Dake, MD, Senior Vice President for Health Sciences and Professor of Medical Imaging, Surgery and Medicine at the University of Arizona.
Taking the Lead Episode 60: Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR: A Leadership Maestro
We are flipping the script for this very special 60th episode of Taking the Lead. Join Rasu B. Shrestha, MD, MBA, Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer - Atrium Health, as he turns the tables on Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR and gives him a taste of his own medicine through an artful series of questions that reveal the man behind the microphone.
Taking the Lead Episode 59: Centennial Perspectives: Four Rising Radiology Leaders share their most rewarding experiences in the field so far, and their goals for the future of radiology
Join us as the RLI Celebrates the ACR Centennial with two very special episodes featuring two panels of radiology leaders representing different career stages and perspectives.
In this second episode, host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, talks with four radiologists all within the first 10 years following completion of their training. They share their most rewarding, frustrating and surprising mo
Taking the Lead Episode 58: Centennial Perspectives: Five Experienced Radiology Leaders Share Their Perspectives on Radiology’s Evolution and the Opportunities and Threats Ahead
Join us as the RLI Celebrates the ACR Centennial with two very special episodes featuring two panels of radiology leaders representing different career stages and perspectives.
In this first episode, host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, discusses the evolution of the field of radiology with five experienced radiology leaders, representing radiologists who began their careers in the 1970s or 1980s
Taking the Lead Episode 57: William R. Brody, MD, PhD: A Prolific Leader
In this episode, host, Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, talks with William R. Brody, MD, PhD, Professor and President Emeritus at The Johns Hopkins University and the Salk Institute for Biological Studies.
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Taking the Lead Episode 56: Yoshimi Anzai, MD, FACR: Leading with Joy
In this episode, host, Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, talks with Yoshimi Anzai, MD, MPH, Professor of Radiology, co-director of Women in Health, Medicine, and Sciences and Director of Value and Safety for Enterprise Imaging at the University of Utah.
Taking the Lead Episode 55: James A. Brink, MD, FACR: Leading with Empathy
In this episode, host, Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, talks with James A. Brink, MD, FACR, Radiologist-in-Chief at the Massachusetts General Hospital, Chair of Radiology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Chief of Enterprise Radiology at the Mass General Brigham Health System, and the Juan M. Taveras Professor of Radiology at Harvard Medical School.
Taking the Lead Episode 54: Lauren P. Nicola, MD: An Indispensable Leader
In this episode, host, Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, talks with Lauren Parks Nicola, MD, Chief Executive Officer of Triad Radiology Associates in Winston Salem, NC, Chair of Radiology at Forsyth Medical Center, and Chief Medical Officer of Strategic Radiology’s Patient Safety Organization (PSO).
Taking the Lead 53: Gabriel P. Krestin, MD, PhD, FACR, FRCR: Leading Globally
In this episode, host, Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, talks with Dr. Gabriel Krestin, emeritus Professor of Radiology at Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Dr. Krestin served as professor and chair of the Department of Radiology at Erasmus University Medical Center for 25 years.
Taking the Lead 52: Jonathan B. Kruskal, MD, PhD, FSAR, FACR: Leading With Quality
Join host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, as he talks with Jonathan B. Kruskal, MD, PhD, FSAR, FACR, current Chair of the Department of Radiology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston and Professor of Radiology at Harvard Medical School.
Taking the Lead 51: Jacqueline A. Bello, MD, FACR: Leading with Trust
Join host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, as he talks with Jacqueline A. Bello, MD, FACR, Director of Neuroradiology at Montefiore, Professor of Radiology and Neurosurgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Chair of the Board of Chancellors of the American College of Radiology (ACR).
Taking the Lead 50: Charles D. Williams, MD, FACR, FAAP: Leading from the Heart
In this very special episode, host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR talks with Charles D. Williams, MD, FACR, FAAP, past president of Radiology Associates of Tallahassee and member of the practice for 48 years. A pediatric radiologist by training, Dr. Williams has been tremendously active in supporting the Florida Radiological Society and the American College of Radiology for many years, earning gol
Taking the Lead 49: Kurt Schoppe, MD: A Next Generation Leader
Join host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR as he talks with Kurt A. Schoppe, MD, President Elect of Radiology Associates of North Texas, a practice with more than 200 radiologists in Fort Worth, Texas. He also serves locally as Radiology Department Chair at John Peter Smith Hospital, Chairman of the Quality and Safety Committee, and as an abdominal imager and interventionalist.
Taking the Lead 48: Cynthia S. Sherry, MD, FACR, FACPE, MMM, CPE: Taking the Lead
Don't pick your leadership roles to fill your CV, pick them based on what motivates you and what lights the fire in your belly. Stay true to the values that brought you into the medical field in the first place - a little bit of altruism, putting patients first and integrity.
Taking the Lead 47: Peter B. Angood, MD, FRCS(C), FACS, MCCM, FAAPL(Hon): Leading Leaders
Recognize opportunities as they present themselves and don't be scared to jump in. You might experience failure from time to time, but most of the time it's a pretty exciting journey.
Taking the Lead 46: Jocelyn D. Chertoff, MD, MS, FACR: Leading With Morality, Ethics and Responsibility
Raised in New York City surrounded by three generations of family including her rabbi grandfather, uncle and father, it is no surprise this month’s guest, Jocelyn D. Chertoff, MD, MS, FACR, Chair of the Department of Radiology and Vice President of the Regional Radiology Service Line at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, is a leader driven by morality, ethics and a sense of responsibility. (What
Taking the Lead Episode 45: Richard Duszak Jr., MD, FACR: Leading Health Policy and Practice
Think outside the box. Don’t just accept conventional wisdom. Ask good questions. Find good mentors and sponsors to help you navigate your career. Figure out your intrinsic motivator.
These are just some of the nuggets of advice shared by this month’s RLI podcast guest, Richard Duszak, Jr., MD, FACR. During this conversation, he shares his experiences growing up outside of Philadelphia, how his ea
Taking the Lead Episode 44: Robert T. Still, FRBMA: It’s the Little Things That Count
In this episode, host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, talks with Robert T. Still, FRBMA, who since 2017, has served as Executive Director of the Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA). For 22 years, Bob was Practice Manager of Lancaster Radiology Associates, a 30-physician medical practice providing diagnostic radiology services to Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital, the MRI Group,
Taking the Lead Episode 43: Nicole B. Saphier, MD: Leading with Grit
Raised in Scottsdale, AZ by her father, an attorney, and her mother, a licensed counselor who works with children victims of abuse, Nicole B. Saphier, MD, Assistant Professor at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Weill Cornell Medical College and the Director of Breast Imaging at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New Jersey sites, is no stranger to hard work.
Taking the Lead Episode 42: Robert I. Grossman, MD: Leading Healthcare
Join host, Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, as he speaks with Robert I Grossman, MD, who since 2007, has been chief executive officer of NYU Langone Health and dean of NYU School of Medicine, which was renamed in his honor in 2019 as NYU Grossman School of Medicine.
Taking the Lead Episode 41: Alexander M. Norbash, MD, MS, FACR: Leading With Adventure
What do you do when your high school aptitude test suggests a career as a short-order cook or airplane pilot? You go on to earn your medical degree from the University of Missouri‐Kansas City 6 year BA/MD program, complete your radiology residency at St. Francis Medical Center and the University of Pittsburgh, and finish fellowships in Diagnostic Radiology and then Interventional Neuroradiology at
Taking the Lead Episode 40: Sarah S. Donaldson, MD, FACR: Leading with 110%
In this episode, Sarah S. Donaldson, MD, FACR, the Catharine and Howard Avery Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine and Director of the Mentoring Program in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Stanford, shares her leadership journey from candy striper to international authority in clinical radiation oncology. After receiving her undergraduate and nursing degrees from the Universi
Taking the Lead Episode 39: Frank J. Lexa, MD, MBA, FACR: Leading at the Intersection of Healthcare and Business
In this episode, Frank J. Lexa, MD, MBA, FACR, academic neuroradiologist, author and Professor and Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh, shares his cross-coast and international leadership journey with host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR. After completing his undergraduate education at Harvard College, medical school at Stanford University, and residency at both the Univer
Taking the Lead Episode 38: Howard B. Fleishon, MD, MMM, FACR: Leading the Radiology Community
In this episode, host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, talks with Howard Fleishon, MD, MMM, FACR, Associate Professor at the Emory School of Medicine and chair of the board of chancellors of the American College of Radiology. An Arizonian most of his professional career, Dr. Fleishon was a partner in Valley Radiologists Ltd., and North Mountain Radiology Group, serving on the medical staff of severa
Taking the Lead 37: Dana H. Smetherman, MD, MPH, MBA, FACR: Leading Through Crisis
In this episode, Dana Smetherman, MD, MPH, MBA, FACR, a native of New Orleans and breast imager, shares her leadership journey from earning her undergraduate degree in biology from Harvard College and receiving both her MD and MPH from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans to her current role as Chair of the Department of Radiology and Associate Medical Director for the Medical Speci
Taking the Lead 36: Reed A. Omary, MD, MS, FACR: A Leader Who Really Cares
July 29, 2021
In this episode, Reed A. Omary, MD, MS, FACR, the Carol D. and Henry P. Pendergrass Professor and Chair of the Department of Radiology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) in Nashville, Tennessee, shares his journey from immigrating to the United States from Damascus, Syria at the age of one, to growing up in northern Virginia and deciding to follow his brother’s lead and p
Taking the Lead Episode 35: Brent Wagner, MD, MBA: Leaving Things Better
In this episode, Brent Wagner, MD, MBA, shares his leadership journey from the Philadelphia suburbs to his current role as Executive Director of the American Board of Radiology (ABR) in Tucson, AZ.
Taking the Lead Episode 34: Amy K. Patel, MD: Leading for Access
What does the WWE, the Kansas City Chiefs and voice lessons have to do with being a radiology leader? Join host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, and guest Amy K. Patel, MD, medical director for women's imaging at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, Missouri and assistant professor of radiology at the University of Missouri, Kansas City, to find out!
Taking the Lead Episode 33: Lawrence R. Muroff, MD, FACR: Leading for a Bright Future
April 23, 2021
Join host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, and guest Lawrence R. Muroff, MD, FACR, immediate past CEO & President of Imaging Consultants, Inc., Adjunct Clinical Professor of Radiology at both the University of Florida and the University of South Florida Colleges of Medicine, and President Emeritus of Educational Symposia, Inc., as they trace Dr. Muroff’s remarkable leadership journey
Taking the Lead Episode 32: Ruth C. Carlos, MD, MS, FACR: Leading from Her Happy Place
March 19, 2021
In this episode, host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, and guest Ruth Carlos, MD, MS, FACR, professor of radiology and the assistant chair for clinical research at the University of Michigan, discuss Dr. Carlos’ serendipitous journey from the Philippines as a pre-teen to the United States where she received both her undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Chicago. She
Taking the Lead 31: James P. Borgstede, MD, FACR: Leading with Impact
February 18, 2021
Join us for an inspirational conversation with James P. Borgstede, MD, FACR, professor and vice chairman of radiology at the University of Colorado, as he shares his remarkable journey from paper boy in Edwardsville, IL (which financed the purchase of an engagement ring!) to his impressive distinction as being the only person to have served as past president of the Radiological S
Taking the Lead 30: Giles W. Boland, MD, FACR: Leading Innovation
January 21, 2021
In this episode, host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, and guest Giles W. Boland MD, FACR, discuss Dr. Boland’s fascinating, multi-continental, non-traditional journey from his early days in Scotland and South Africa, to completing medical school and residency in London, to his current role as President of the Brigham and Women’s Physician Organization.
Taking the Lead 29: Cheri L. Canon, MD, FACR, FAAWR, FSAR: Leading with Passion
December 17, 2020
In this episode, host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, talks with Cheri L. Canon, MD, FACR, FAAWR, Professor and Witten-Stanley Endowed Chair of Radiology at the UAB School of Medicine, member of the UAB Medicine Joint Operating Leadership Council, current President of the Society of Chairs of Academic Radiology Departments (SCARD) and MOMENTUM, a Birmingham women’s leadership orga
Taking the Lead 28: Ezequiel “Zeke” Silva III, MD, FACR, FSIR, FRBMA, RCC: Leading by Example
November 19, 2020
In this episode, Ezequiel “Zeke” Silva III, MD, FACR, member of the board of directors and interventional radiologist at South Texas Radiology Group in San Antonio, TX, shares his journey from medical school and residency at Baylor College of Medicine to his recent appointment as Chair of the AMA/Specialty Society RVS Update Committee (RUC), Chair of the ACR Commission on Economi
Taking the Lead 27: Johnson B. Lightfoote, MD, MBA, FACR: Representative Leadership
October 22, 2020
In this inspiring episode, Johnson Lightfoote, MD, MBA, FACR, Medical Director of the Department of Radiology at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, and current Chair of the ACR’s Commission for Women and Diversity, talks about how his parents’ emphasis on education shaped his early years and how this focus led him to attend high school at Andover Phillips Academy and eventuall
Taking the Lead 26: Katherine P. Andriole, PhD, FSIIM: A True Trailblazer
August 20, 2020
In this episode, Katherine P. Andriole, Ph.D., FSIIM, Associate Professor of Radiology at Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the Director of Research Strategy and Operations at the MGH & BWH Center for Clinical Data Science (CCDS), discusses her early years in Connecticut as a competitive swimmer and distance runner and her journey to receiving the inaugural R
Taking the Lead 25: Stephen Swensen, MD, MMM, FACR: Empowering People to Flourish
July 23, 2020
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Stephen Swensen, MD, who for three decades served patients at the Mayo Clinic in a variety of roles including Director for Leadership and Organization Development, Chief Quality Officer, and Department Chair. During his tenure he led numerous significant efforts such as the Professional Burnout Initiative, the Quality Academy and the Value C
Taking the Lead 24: New York Stories: Leading through COVID-19: Part 4, The Financial Impact and Looking to the Future
June 11, 2020
In Episode 24, New York Stories: Leading through COVID-19 Part 4: The Financial Impact and Looking to the Future, the conversation turns to thoughts on the various impacts of the crisis the leaders are managing and their thoughts on recovery
Taking the Lead 23: New York Stories: Leading through COVID-19 Part 3: Collaboration, Innovation and Maintaining Wellness
June 4, 2020
In Episode 23, New York Stories: Leading through COVID-19 Part 3: Collaboration, Innovation and Maintaining Wellness, you will learn about some of the innovations that have come about because of the crisis and how the leaders have worked to cultivate wellness and show appreciation with their teams.
Taking the Lead 22: New York Stories: Leading through COVID-19: Part 2, The Importance of Communication and Managing through Change
May 28, 2020
In this very special series, host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, talks with four radiology leaders from New York who share their stories of leadership in the early days of COVID-19. Join us for a very timely conversation full of insights and ideas for your own leadership journey. The Importance of Communication and Managing through Change, you will learn how these leaders prioritized
Taking the Lead 21: New York Stories: Leading through COVID-19: Part 1, The Early Day
In Episode 21, New York Stories: Leading through COVID-19 Part 1: The Early Days, the leaders recall how their leadership was tested and the first steps they took as the crisis unfolded.
Taking the Lead 20: Pek-Lan Khong, MBBS, MD, FRCR: A Humble Leader
April 23, 2020
In this episode, Pek-Lan Khong, MBBS, MD, FRCR, clinical professor and head of the Department of Diagnostic Radiology at the University of Hong Kong, discusses her early years growing up in Singapore, her first experiences as a leader, and what led her to choose radiology training at the University of Hong Kong. She shares her journey from faculty, to assistant Dean for External Aff
Taking the Lead 19: Bruce J. Hillman, MD, FACR: A Renaissance Leader
March 19, 2020
In this episode, Bruce J. Hillman, MD, FACR, founding editor of both Academic Radiology and the Journal of the American College of Radiology (JACR), discusses his early days in Miami, how he developed a strong work ethic and the important role that mentors and sponsors have played in his decisions and ultimately his success. He recounts his journey from med school and fellowship to
Taking the Lead 18: Theresa C. McLoud, MD, FACR: Leading the Way
February 20, 2020
In this episode, Theresa C. McLoud, MD, FACR, Vice Chair for Education and radiology residency program director at Massachusetts General Hospital, discusses her trailblazing journey from Boston to medical school at McGill University, and then to being the first woman appointed to serve as section chief in the department of radiology at MGH and to hold the rank of full professor a
Taking the Lead 17: Daniel J. Mollura, MD: Leading by Serving the Underserved
January 23, 2020
In this episode, Dan Mollura, MD, Founder and CEO of RAD-AID International, shares his journey from Wall Street to Johns Hopkins Radiology and NIH Radiology, culminating in his founding of RAD-AID, a global health nonprofit for radiology capacity-building in medically underserved communities throughout the world. Dan talks about how his very first experiences working in internatio
Taking the Lead 16: Elias Zerhouni, MD, FACR: Leading History
December 19, 2019
In this episode, Elias Zerhouni, MD, shares his journey from a small village in Algeria to being appointed by President George W. Bush in 2002 to serve as the 15th director of the NIH. You will learn how he came to the United States as a radiology resident at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (barely able to speak English), rose to chief resident and later joined the fa
Taking the Lead 15: Valerie P. Jackson, MD, FACR: Getting Involved
November 21, 2019
In this episode, Valerie P. Jackson, MD, executive director of the American Board of Radiology (ABR) and president of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) discusses her how her passion for breast imaging led to her serving in numerous leadership positions with national organizations including the ACR, SBI, SCARD and her current roles at the ABR and RSNA. She shares ho
Taking the Lead 14: Sanjay K. Shetty, MD, MBA, FACR: Listening, Learning and Leading
October 17, 2019
In this episode, Sanjay Shetty, MD, MBA, FACR, Executive Vice President for Corporate and Business Development at Steward Health Care, discusses his rise to physician executive at the largest privately held, physician-led health care network in the United States. He shares how his family, early leadership experiences in school, and his decision to pursue an MBA and secure a role o
Taking the Lead 13: Hedvig Hricak, MD, PhD, FACR: Leadership is a Choice – the Decision is Yours
September 19, 2019
In this episode, Hedvig Hricak, MD, PhD, FACR, Chair of the Department of Radiology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and past president of RSNA shares her inspirational leadership story as well as what motivated her to create the Women in Focus initiative as part of the 2019 European Congress of Radiology (ECR). In her very special conversation with Geraldine McGinty, M
Taking the Lead 12: Rasu B. Shrestha, MD, MBA: The Making of a Leader
August 15, 2019
In this episode, Rasu B. Shrestha, MD, MBA, Chief Strategy Officer and executive vice president of Atrium Health, shares his leadership journey from clinical practice to informatics to business. He discusses what it was like growing up in Kathmandu, Nepal, his medical training at CCS University in India followed by residency and fellowship at the University of London and why he dec
Taking the Lead 11: Carolyn C. Meltzer, MD, FACR: Leading to Serve
Carolyn C. Meltzer, MD, FACR, Professor and Chair of Radiology and Executive Associate Dean for Faculty Academic Advancement, Leadership & Inclusion at the Emory University School of Medicine shares her leadership journey from her days at the University of Pittsburgh as medical director of their PET center, chief of neuroradiology and vice chair of research, to her current time at Emory where amon
Taking the Lead 10: Ricardo C. Cury, MD, FACR: Leading with Vision
Ricardo C. Cury, MD, FACR, FAHA, FSCCT, FACC, chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Radiology Associates of South Florida in Miami and the Chief Medical Officer of Mednax Radiology Solutions discusses his journey from medical school in Brazil to his current role where he is responsible for leading over 800 radiologists. He talks about what led to his first leadership position at MGH, how he navi
Taking the Lead 9: James H. Thrall, MD, FACR: Leading with Integrity
James H. Thrall, MD, FACR, Chair Emeritus of the Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Juan M. Taveras Distinguished Professor of Radiology, Harvard Medical School and former chair of the American College of Radiology’s Board of Chancellors discusses his experience in medical school at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, his groundbreaking digital transformation efforts at
Taking the Lead 8: Geraldine B. McGinty, MD, MBA, FACR: Leading with Mindfulness and Inclusiveness
Geraldine B. McGinty, MD, MBA, FACR, Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Contracting Officer for the Weill Cornell Physician Organization and current chair of the American College of Radiology’s Board of Chancellors, shares her journey from medical school in Ireland, residency at the University of Pittsburgh and the leadership opportunity at Montefiore Medical Center that put her on her leadership pa
Taking the Lead 7: Arl Van Moore, MD, FACR: Leading to Make a Difference
Dr. Van Moore, CEO of Strategic Radiology and past president of both Charlotte Radiology and the ACR, talks about his formative experiences as a nuclear engineer in the U.S. Naval Submarine Service, his perspectives on leadership in the military versus as a radiology practice president and his commitment to being an advocate for practices to remain independent. He talks about the importance of bui
Taking the Lead 6: Norman Beauchamp, Jr., MD, MHS: Leading with Compassion and Intention
Dr. Norman Beauchamp, Dean of Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and Associate Provost and Assistant Vice President for Health Affairs at Michigan State University, talks about his time as Vice Chairman of the Johns Hopkins Department of Radiology and later, his appointment as Chair of Radiology at the University of Washington in Seattle at the age of 38. He discusses how goal se
Taking the Lead 5: Catherine Everett, MD, MBA, FACR: Leading with Authenticity
Join us for an engaging conversation with Catherine Everett, MD, MBA, FACR, President and managing partner of Coastal Radiology Associates, PLLC. From her early years growing up on a tobacco farm in Eastern North Carolina to earning an MBA from the Yale School of Management to leading her practice through a recent acquisition, Catherine shares how her work ethic, love for the profession, common-s
Taking the Lead 4: Jonathan S. Lewin: Leading Healthcare Transformation through Empowerment, Culture and Strategic Clarity
December 20, 2018
Join us for an insightful conversation with Jonathan S. Lewin, MD, FACR, Executive Vice President for Health Affairs, Emory University; Executive Director, Woodruff Health Sciences Center and President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board for Emory Healthcare. During this podcast, Dr. Lewin shares how his early work experiences and mentors have influenced his approach to leadership, t
Taking the Lead 3 (Part 2): Jonathan Breslau, MD, FACR: Trading Ninety Years of Independence for Employment
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