December 2020 Awards and accolades
Adina Alazraki, MD
Doctors Day Honoree
The School of Medicine Recognitions Committee selected faculty to honor on Doctors Day based on peer nominations and other criteria.
Doctors Day Honoree
The School of Medicine Recognitions Committee selected faculty to honor on Doctors Day based on peer nominations and other criteria.
Paul Cronin, MD
Fellow of the Association of University Radiologists (AUR)
The Fellow of AUR is an honor granted to an AUR member in continuous good standing for at least seven continuous years who has made exceptional contributions to the AUR and the academic radiology community as a whole in the domains of administration, mentorship, professionalism, research, teaching, service to and leadership in organized medicine, and overall scholarship, with an emphasis on service to AUR and the field of academic radiology.
Fellow of the Association of University Radiologists (AUR)
The Fellow of AUR is an honor granted to an AUR member in continuous good standing for at least seven continuous years who has made exceptional contributions to the AUR and the academic radiology community as a whole in the domains of administration, mentorship, professionalism, research, teaching, service to and leadership in organized medicine, and overall scholarship, with an emphasis on service to AUR and the field of academic radiology.
Rich Duszak, Jr., MD
2021 AUR RAHSR Achievement Award
The RAHSR Awards Committee solicits nominations to select a distinguished researcher whom they feel has made outstanding contributions to health services research. The award was presented at the Association of University Radiologists Annual Meeting, held virtually in May.
American College of Radiology Commission on Leadership and Practice Development
After completing his term as ACR speaker, Dr. Duszak was elected to a three-year term on the commission, which strives to advance radiologist leadership performance and practice management expertise through education, model development, collaboration, and innovation.
2021 AUR RAHSR Achievement Award
The RAHSR Awards Committee solicits nominations to select a distinguished researcher whom they feel has made outstanding contributions to health services research. The award was presented at the Association of University Radiologists Annual Meeting, held virtually in May.
American College of Radiology Commission on Leadership and Practice Development
After completing his term as ACR speaker, Dr. Duszak was elected to a three-year term on the commission, which strives to advance radiologist leadership performance and practice management expertise through education, model development, collaboration, and innovation.
Candace Fleischer, PhD
Scialog Fellow for Advanced Bioimaging
Scialog engages 50 early-career scientists to apply their skills toward developing the next generation of imaging technologies that will enhance the ability to study tissues at cellular or sub-cellular resolution and to map biological processes within and throughout organisms.
NIBIB R21 Trailblazer Award
The NIH Trailblazer R21 Award is an opportunity for new and early-stage investigators to pursue research programs of high interest to the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) at the interface of the life sciences with engineering and the physical sciences.
ISMRM Annual Meeting Program Committee (2022-2024)
The International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine has elected Dr. Fleischer to serve on the Annual Meeting Program Committee for a two-year term beginning in 2022.
Scialog Fellow for Advanced Bioimaging
Scialog engages 50 early-career scientists to apply their skills toward developing the next generation of imaging technologies that will enhance the ability to study tissues at cellular or sub-cellular resolution and to map biological processes within and throughout organisms.
NIBIB R21 Trailblazer Award
The NIH Trailblazer R21 Award is an opportunity for new and early-stage investigators to pursue research programs of high interest to the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) at the interface of the life sciences with engineering and the physical sciences.
ISMRM Annual Meeting Program Committee (2022-2024)
The International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine has elected Dr. Fleischer to serve on the Annual Meeting Program Committee for a two-year term beginning in 2022.
Erin Grady, MD
SNMMI Board of Directors
Dr. Grady was elected to serve on the SNMMI Board of Directors.
Nuclear Medicine Program Directors Association (NMPDA)
Dr. Grady has been elected to lead the NMPDA, a subgroup of the Academic Council of the SNMMI, and the council’s Education Committee.
Educator Appreciation Day Honoree
The School of Medicine Recognitions Committee selected educators to be honored based on student/trainee nominations.
SNMMI Board of Directors
Dr. Grady was elected to serve on the SNMMI Board of Directors.
Nuclear Medicine Program Directors Association (NMPDA)
Dr. Grady has been elected to lead the NMPDA, a subgroup of the Academic Council of the SNMMI, and the council’s Education Committee.
Educator Appreciation Day Honoree
The School of Medicine Recognitions Committee selected educators to be honored based on student/trainee nominations.
Ayushi Gupta, MD
Emory School of Medicine Junior Faculty Development Course
Dr. Gupta was selected by competitive application for the 2021 class of this 11-month course for junior faculty.
Emory School of Medicine Junior Faculty Development Course
Dr. Gupta was selected by competitive application for the 2021 class of this 11-month course for junior faculty.
Lance Hall, MD
Chair, Accreditation Council of ACGME Review Commmittee for Nuclear Medicine
Dr. Hall was elected chair of the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Review Committee for Nuclear Medicine, effective July 2021.
Chair, Accreditation Council of ACGME Review Commmittee for Nuclear Medicine
Dr. Hall was elected chair of the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Review Committee for Nuclear Medicine, effective July 2021.
Matt Hawkins, MD
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Physician Leadership Development Program
Dr. Hawkins was selected by a competitive nomination process and completed the Physician Leadership Development Program in April.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Physician Leadership Development Program
Dr. Hawkins was selected by a competitive nomination process and completed the Physician Leadership Development Program in April.
Marta Heilbrun, MD
AUR Treasurer
Dr. Heilbrun was elected treasurer for the Association of University Radiologists at the 2021 AUR annual meeting, held virtually in May.
AUR Treasurer
Dr. Heilbrun was elected treasurer for the Association of University Radiologists at the 2021 AUR annual meeting, held virtually in May.
Omari Johnson, MD
AUR Management Program
Dr. Johnson was selected to complete the 2021 Association of University Radiologists Management Program. The Radiology Management Program engages approximately 30 radiologists and administrators, selected from a rigorous nomination process, in management and leadership training.
AUR Management Program
Dr. Johnson was selected to complete the 2021 Association of University Radiologists Management Program. The Radiology Management Program engages approximately 30 radiologists and administrators, selected from a rigorous nomination process, in management and leadership training.
Bill Majdalany, MD
Fellow, Society of Interventional Radiology
Fellowship is one of the most prestigious honors granted to members of the Society of Interventional Radiology. Fellows much have been a member in good standing of the society for at least eight years and shall have made significant contributions to the field of interventional radiology as well as contributions to the society.
Fellow, Society of Interventional Radiology
Fellowship is one of the most prestigious honors granted to members of the Society of Interventional Radiology. Fellows much have been a member in good standing of the society for at least eight years and shall have made significant contributions to the field of interventional radiology as well as contributions to the society.
Chris McAdams, MD
AUR Academic Faculty Development Program
The AUR Academic Faculty Development Program brings together promising junior radiology physician faculty members, selected through a nomination process, early in their academic careers for a one-day program of education and networking. Dr. McAdams was selected for the Class of 2020, which was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He completed the program at the 2021 AUR annual meeting in May.
AUR Academic Faculty Development Program
The AUR Academic Faculty Development Program brings together promising junior radiology physician faculty members, selected through a nomination process, early in their academic careers for a one-day program of education and networking. Dr. McAdams was selected for the Class of 2020, which was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He completed the program at the 2021 AUR annual meeting in May.
Janice Newsome, MD
Doctors Day Honoree
Educator Appreciation Day Honoree
The School of Medicine Recognitions Committee selected faculty to be honored on Doctors Day based on peer nominations and other criteria. The committee selected educators to honor based on student/trainee nominations.
Doctors Day Honoree
Educator Appreciation Day Honoree
The School of Medicine Recognitions Committee selected faculty to be honored on Doctors Day based on peer nominations and other criteria. The committee selected educators to honor based on student/trainee nominations.
Nariman Nezami, MD
Radiology Editor's Recognition Award
The peer-reviewed journal Radiology awards reviewers for the high quality of their prompt, detailed, and scholarly reviews of submitted manuscripts.
Radiology Editor's Recognition Award
The peer-reviewed journal Radiology awards reviewers for the high quality of their prompt, detailed, and scholarly reviews of submitted manuscripts.
John Oshinski, PhD
Educator Appreciation Day Honoree
The School of Medicine Recognitions Committee selected educators to honor based on student/trainee nominations.
Educator Appreciation Day Honoree
The School of Medicine Recognitions Committee selected educators to honor based on student/trainee nominations.
Pratik Rachh, MD, MBA
Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS)
The CPPS credential is earned by professionals who have demonstrated a high level of proficiency in the core standards of patient safety. This credential is awarded through a thorough examination covering five patient safety domains: culture, leadership, patient safety risks and solutions, measuring and improving performance, and systems thinking and design/human factors.
Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS)
The CPPS credential is earned by professionals who have demonstrated a high level of proficiency in the core standards of patient safety. This credential is awarded through a thorough examination covering five patient safety domains: culture, leadership, patient safety risks and solutions, measuring and improving performance, and systems thinking and design/human factors.
Gelareh Sadigh, MD
AUR Research and Eduation Foundation Board of Directors
Dr. Sadigh was elected to the board of directors for the AUR Research and Education Foundation. The Association of University Radiologists Research and Education Foundation advances the interests of individual academic radiologists and of the academic radiology community through consistent financial support of academic programming, scholarship and innovation.
AUR Research and Eduation Foundation Board of Directors
Dr. Sadigh was elected to the board of directors for the AUR Research and Education Foundation. The Association of University Radiologists Research and Education Foundation advances the interests of individual academic radiologists and of the academic radiology community through consistent financial support of academic programming, scholarship and innovation.
David Schuster, MD
Educator Appreciation Day Honoree
The School of Medicine Recognitions Committee selected educators to be honored based on student/trainee nominations.
Educator Appreciation Day Honoree
The School of Medicine Recognitions Committee selected educators to be honored based on student/trainee nominations.
Colin Segovis, MD
Director of MRI Quality and Safety
Dr. Segovis was appointed director of MRI quality and safety for the Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences.
ACR College Nominating Committee
Dr. Segovis was elected to a two-year term on the College Nominating Committee of the ACR Council. The committee is charged with making recommendations for College elected and/or selected positions.
Director of MRI Quality and Safety
Dr. Segovis was appointed director of MRI quality and safety for the Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences.
ACR College Nominating Committee
Dr. Segovis was elected to a two-year term on the College Nominating Committee of the ACR Council. The committee is charged with making recommendations for College elected and/or selected positions.
Aarti Sekhar, MD
SAR New Horizons Lecture
Dr. Sekhar was chosen to give the Society of Abdominal Radiology Keynote Address/New Horizons Lecture for the March 21 Annual Meeting. Her topic was "Communicating in a Digital Space.”
Educator Appreciation Day Honoree
The School of Medicine Recognitions Committee selected educators to be honored based on student/trainee nominations.
SAR New Horizons Lecture
Dr. Sekhar was chosen to give the Society of Abdominal Radiology Keynote Address/New Horizons Lecture for the March 21 Annual Meeting. Her topic was "Communicating in a Digital Space.”
Educator Appreciation Day Honoree
The School of Medicine Recognitions Committee selected educators to be honored based on student/trainee nominations.
Ila Sethi, MD
Graduate, Woodruff Health Educator Academy Teaching Fellowship
Dr. Sethi graduated from the 2020-21 WHEA Teaching Fellowship, a 12-month program for health sciences educators who want to advance their teaching skills and offer quality instruction to their learners.
Graduate, Woodruff Health Educator Academy Teaching Fellowship
Dr. Sethi graduated from the 2020-21 WHEA Teaching Fellowship, a 12-month program for health sciences educators who want to advance their teaching skills and offer quality instruction to their learners.
Kush Singh, MD
Georgia Trend 2021 Top Doctors for Radiology
Dr. Singh was named one of the four top radiologists in the state of Georgia via an online peer-voting process with cross-reference to government data sources.
Georgia Trend 2021 Top Doctors for Radiology
Dr. Singh was named one of the four top radiologists in the state of Georgia via an online peer-voting process with cross-reference to government data sources.
Smyrna Tuburan, MD
Educator Appreciation Day Honoree
The School of Medicine Recognitions Committee selected educators to honor based on student/trainee nominations.
Educator Appreciation Day Honoree
The School of Medicine Recognitions Committee selected educators to honor based on student/trainee nominations.
Xiangyang Tang, PhD
AAPM Committee Appointments
Dr. Tang was appointed to 2 Committees of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM): the Imaging Metrology and Standards Subcommittee of the Science Council’s Data Sciences Committee and the Computed Tomography Subcommittee of the Science Council’s Imaging Physics Committee. Both are two-year appointments.
AAPM Committee Appointments
Dr. Tang was appointed to 2 Committees of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM): the Imaging Metrology and Standards Subcommittee of the Science Council’s Data Sciences Committee and the Computed Tomography Subcommittee of the Science Council’s Imaging Physics Committee. Both are two-year appointments.
Stefan Tigges, MD
Fellow, Association of University Radiologists
The Fellow of AUR is an honor granted to an AUR member in continuous good standing for at least seven continuous years who has made exceptional contributions to the AUR and the academic radiology community as a whole in the domains of administration, mentorship, professionalism, research, teaching, service to and leadership in organized medicine, and overall scholarship, with an emphasis on service to AUR and the field of academic radiology.
Fellow, Association of University Radiologists
The Fellow of AUR is an honor granted to an AUR member in continuous good standing for at least seven continuous years who has made exceptional contributions to the AUR and the academic radiology community as a whole in the domains of administration, mentorship, professionalism, research, teaching, service to and leadership in organized medicine, and overall scholarship, with an emphasis on service to AUR and the field of academic radiology.
Matt Zygmont, MD
2021 AUR Management Program
The Radiology Management Program is designed for up to 30 radiologists and administrators and focuses on management and leadership training. Selection is by a competitive nomination process. Dr. Zygmont was selected for the Class of 2020, which was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He completed the program during the AUR Annual Meeting held virtually in May.
2021 AUR Management Program
The Radiology Management Program is designed for up to 30 radiologists and administrators and focuses on management and leadership training. Selection is by a competitive nomination process. Dr. Zygmont was selected for the Class of 2020, which was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He completed the program during the AUR Annual Meeting held virtually in May.