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SIIM 100 Episodes Aug 21, 2026

Podcast by SIIM that helps you become more informed about medical imaging as well as current SIIM news and happenings. You will hear from experts in the field of enterprise IT and imaging informatics.

Episodes

S10E02 Interview w/ Norman Young: Open source, Clear Canvas, Care Chorus and more
S10E02 Interview w/ Norman Young: Open source, Clear Canvas, Care Chorus and more Aug 21, 2026 37:10 In this episode, hosts Jason and Mohannad sit down with Norman Young - a healthcare informatics innovator and open-source advocate whose career was shaped by his own early battle with cancer. After helping build eFilm - one of the earliest free medical image viewers - he founded ClearCanvas in 2005, delivering open-source PACS and RIS platforms globally and earning the American College of Radiolog
S10E01 Task Shifting in Canada's High Arctic w/ Greg Toffner
S10E01 Task Shifting in Canada's High Arctic w/ Greg Toffner Jul 2, 2026 45:07 In this episode, hosts Jason and Mohannad sit down with Greg Toffner to revisit his excellent presentation from the 2025 MIIT Conference (https://www.miit.ca/). Greg shares how the program is helping remote communities gain better access to basic imaging services through "task shifting" - training local community members to perform simple X-ray exams as Basic Radiological Technicians (BRTs). The c
S9E12 Hackathon Team Agent 00HL7
S9E12 Hackathon Team Agent 00HL7 Jun 3, 2026 40:21 In this episode, we sit down with Estella and Sophie, two talented high school students who have made their mark at the SIIM Hackathon. Together, they earned second place in 2024, and Sophie returned the following year to place again. Estella and Sophie reflect on their experiences with SIIM, share what it was like to compete in the hackathon, and discuss the interests and career paths they're exp
S9E11 Season wrap-up: Year recap, SIIM 2026 and more!
S9E11 Season wrap-up: Year recap, SIIM 2026 and more! May 6, 2026 46:13 Coulter, Prasanth and Mohannad reflect on SIIMcast's ninth season, plans for the next season, as well as the upcoming SIIM 2026 annual meeting in Pittsburgh. 
S9E10 Diagnostic Monitors Discussion
S9E10 Diagnostic Monitors Discussion Apr 8, 2026 50:21 In this episode, we chat with Herman Oosterwijk and Jeff Frimeth, two experts in the field of Radiology and Medical Physics, where we talk about Diagnostic (medical-grade) monitors vs. commercial, off-the-shelf regular ones. We talk about differences, why you need a medical-grade monitor for accurate diagnosis and what makes them special.
S9E09 Interview w/ Sébastien Jodogne: Orthanc, Open-source, Academic Research and more!
S9E09 Interview w/ Sébastien Jodogne: Orthanc, Open-source, Academic Research and more! Mar 11, 2026 51:34 In this episode, we chat with Sébastien Jodogne, perhaps most well-known for creating the Orthanc DICOM server. We also cover Sébastien's journey, open-source philsophy and academic interests.
S9E08 Common Data Elements (CDS), Open Imaging Data Model (OIDM) and other developments
S9E08 Common Data Elements (CDS), Open Imaging Data Model (OIDM) and other developments Feb 11, 2026 31:24 In this episode, we sit with Dr. Tarik Alkasab, Heather Chase and Dr. C. Michael Hood to talk about recent developments in the worlds of Common Data Elements (CDS, see https://www.rsna.org/practice-tools/data-tools-and-standards/radelement-common-data-elements), Open Imaging Data Model (OIDM, see https://www.openimagingdata.org/) and other developments such as the Imaging Problem List (IPL).
S9E07 My Informatics Journey with Dr. David Avrin - Part 2
S9E07 My Informatics Journey with Dr. David Avrin - Part 2 Jan 14, 2026 53:34 Dr. David Avrin, MD, PhD, is a pioneering leader in medical imaging informatics with decades in digital biomedical imaging, twice serving as Chair of RISC/SCAR/SIIM during pivotal eras in PACS development and Imaging Informatics conception. A Professor Emeritus at UCSF, he helped integrate PACS and EMR systems, advanced clinical and educational workflows, and authored foundational work including n
S9E06 My Informatics Journey with Dr. David Avrin - Part 1
S9E06 My Informatics Journey with Dr. David Avrin - Part 1 Dec 17, 2025 56:35 Dr. David Avrin, MD, PhD, is a pioneering leader in medical imaging informatics with decades in digital biomedical imaging, twice serving as Chair of RISC/SCAR/SIIM during pivotal eras in PACS development and Imaging Informatics conception. A Professor Emeritus at UCSF, he helped integrate PACS and EMR systems, advanced clinical and educational workflows, and authored foundational work including n
S9E05 Hackathon Team Agentic Vibes (2025 1st Place Winner)
S9E05 Hackathon Team Agentic Vibes (2025 1st Place Winner) Nov 19, 2025 45:13 In this episode, we catch up with John Paulett and Faris Siddiqui to talk about their 2025 SIIM Hackathon project, Agentic Vibes, which won first place. Have a listen to hear about hot topics like Foundation Models and Agentic AI, among others! You can find our podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or anywhere else you subscribe to podcasts. Please help us out by leaving a review! Visit us at https:/
S9E04 My Informatics Journey with Dr. Steve Horii - Part 2
S9E04 My Informatics Journey with Dr. Steve Horii - Part 2 Oct 22, 2025 40:50 Affectionately known as Dr. DICOM. The SIIMcast team got a rare chance to sit with Dr. Steve Horii during the SIIM 2025 annual meeting, where he told stories about the origins of DICOM, imaging informatics and digital Radiology. This is content no one wants to miss! Note: The is the second of two episodes.  You can find our podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or anywhere else you subscribe to podca
S9E03 My Informatics Journey with Dr. Steve Horii - Part 1
S9E03 My Informatics Journey with Dr. Steve Horii - Part 1 Sep 24, 2025 38:28 Affectionately known as Dr. DICOM. The SIIMcast team got a rare chance to sit with Dr. Steve Horii during the SIIM 2025 annual meeting, where he told stories about the origins of DICOM, imaging informatics and digital Radiology. This is content no one wants to miss! Note: The is the first of two episodes. The second episode will release on October 22nd, 2025. You can find our podcast on Spotify, A

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