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After nearly 15 years of serving as the Chair of the Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Carolyn Cidis Meltzer, MD, FACR, is departing Atlanta for sunny California, where she will become the Dean of the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. We celebrate this incredible next step in Dr. Meltzer's career and agree with USC President Carol L. Folt that, "Carolyn Meltzer is a principled leader, innovative researcher and compassionate mentor." Enjoy this short video highlighting Dr. Meltzer's tenure with Emory Radiology.
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Click below to see the virtual celebration that took place January 24, 2022.
The learners, faculty, staff, and alumni of Emory Radiology offer congratulations as well as reflect on what Dr. Meltzer's visionary leadership, trailblazing scholarship, inspiring mentorship, and genuine friendship have meant to us.
Thank you, Dr. Meltzer, for your mentorship, leadership, friendship and support during the last 10 years I have had the honor of being part of Emory and knowing you. You will always remain as my role model and I hope we stay in touch. Wish you best of luck in the next chapter of your career. Thank you for your trust in your people.
– Dr. Gelareh Sadigh, Assistant Professor, Neuroradiology
– Dr. Gelareh Sadigh, Assistant Professor, Neuroradiology
Happy farewell, Dr. Meltzer! I am abundantly thankful for the patience and guidance I have received from you!
– Ms. Bertukan Kedir, Supervisor, CT Imaging, Emory University Hospital Midtown MOT
– Ms. Bertukan Kedir, Supervisor, CT Imaging, Emory University Hospital Midtown MOT
Dr. Meltzer is the most amazing person I have met in my professional life. Coming here and working for her has been like getting drafted to the NFL or picked for a space shuttle mission: a true labor of love within a protective cloak of support and encouragement. Her steadfast defense of our academic, innovative, and educational callings has provided an environment like no other place I am aware of. I will be forever grateful to Dr. Meltzer for the incredible impact she has had on my life.
– Dr. David Prologo, Associate Professor, Division of Interventional Radiology
– Dr. David Prologo, Associate Professor, Division of Interventional Radiology
Dr. Meltzer, thank you for your years of service. I recall two situations in particular. One, you and a team had come to MRI MOT to get input from staff; it put my doubt away when I spoke of my concerns as you took my input seriously! Secondly, you came personally to tell me a patient I had taken care of had made their transition and made sure I was told they were so grateful for the treatment they received. You have been a wonderful example of "we're in this together!" I wish you much happiness in your new chapter!
– Ms. Debra Cash, MRI Technologist II, Emory University Hospital Midtown
– Ms. Debra Cash, MRI Technologist II, Emory University Hospital Midtown
Carolyn, thanks so much for being a wonderful leader, mentor, and friend. You have the rare gifts of integrity and determination balanced with compassion and humor. In easy (if you’ve ever had any) and tough times you are consistent and fair. We have been blessed by your time with us - our thoughts, prayers, and good wishes go with you to your next adventure. You will be missed!
– Dr. Bill Small, Professor, Abdominal Imaging
– Dr. Bill Small, Professor, Abdominal Imaging
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Enjoy this brief slideshow highlighting some of these written tributes to Dr. Meltzer from members of the Emory Radiology and Imaging Sciences team. |
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Thank you for being an incredible leader, role model and inspiration!
– Dr. Jesse Conyers, Assistant Professor, Breast Imaging
Dr. Meltzer, thank you for your leadership in Imaging Services. I especially want to thank you for your role and contribution to cultural diversity and ways you've presented and imparted information regarding this sensitive topic.
– Ms. Melinda Joseph-Solomon, Patient Services Coordinator, Emory University Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital
– Ms. Melinda Joseph-Solomon, Patient Services Coordinator, Emory University Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital
Dr. Meltzer, It has been a pleasure working with you. You are an extraordinary leader and a game changer. Wishing the best in your new role. I know you will do well.
– Ms. Kathy Vaughn, Senior Financial Analyst
Seems like only yesterday that you recruited me here - time truly does fly when you're having fun! It has been such a pleasure working with you here at Emory, learning from you and helping take the department to even higher levels of excellence. I wish you all the best in your next adventure but will certainly miss you. Good luck!
– Dr. Elizabeth Krupinski, Professor and Vice Chair, Research
– Dr. Elizabeth Krupinski, Professor and Vice Chair, Research
I have always loved how you are a “dog person” and will never forget when we took your sweet Dudley around to the waiting rooms to visit people and make their day happier. You will be missed and I'm wishing you all the best in this next chapter of your life!
– Ms. Tiffany Easter, Administrative Assistant, Division of Abdominal Imaging
– Ms. Tiffany Easter, Administrative Assistant, Division of Abdominal Imaging
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Thank you for all your tireless contributions to the residency specifically and the department as a whole! – 2021-2022 Chief Residents Dr. Julie Cronan, Dr. Shenise Gilyard, and Dr. My-Linh Nguyen |
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Dr. Meltzer, congratulations on your new appointment. Good luck in your future endeavors.
– Ms. Pamela Stanley, Nursing Unit Director
I have met only a few exemplary leaders in my life and Dr. Meltzer is, without a doubt, one of them. Her strong leadership coupled with her enormous kindness, humbleness, and Zen personality created a wonderful work environment at Emory Radiology. She will be truly missed! Dr. Meltzer, thank you for everything, especially for taking a chance on me and making me feel valued. Congratulations on your next career step! I wish you all the best!
– Dr. Michal Horný, Assistant Professor, Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Health Policy and Management
– Dr. Michal Horný, Assistant Professor, Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Health Policy and Management
I have been with Emory Radiology since I met you at Executive Park when you came to do a myelogram 13 years ago when I was a research fellow. The department has evolved, growing into an incredible place in so many aspects. Thank you for trusting us, and for always having your "door open". California is so lucky to have you. We will really miss you.
– Dr. Valeria Moncayo, Assistant Professor, Division of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
– Dr. Valeria Moncayo, Assistant Professor, Division of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
I have been part of the Executive team for more than 10 years. As in every position, there have been times of stress and times of enjoyment. I have been blessed to learn tenacity, strength in times of adversity, goal setting, and stick-to-itiveness from all the Emory Leadership team. Dr. Meltzer is a great leader who leads by example and was the reason I decided to go back to school to get my MBA. I will forever be grateful for her exemplary leadership and guidance.
– Ms. Ursula Jean-Baptiste, Senior Administrative Manager and Senior Assistant to the Chair
– Ms. Ursula Jean-Baptiste, Senior Administrative Manager and Senior Assistant to the Chair
Dr. Meltzer, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me start my Radiology career at Emory doing research with Bill and continuing on all the way to becoming an attending. I greatly appreciate you allowing my the opportunity to explore imaging informatics, which I believe is where I truly shine as radiologist. Thank you so much again, and best of luck in LA!!
– Dr. Peter Harri, Assistant Professor, Emergency and Trauma Imaging
– Dr. Peter Harri, Assistant Professor, Emergency and Trauma Imaging
Congratulations on your new role--very well-deserved! Thank you for everything! I already miss you!
– Dr. Mark E. Mullins, Professor and Vice Chair for Education
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Enjoy this brief slideshow of more of these personal, written tributes to Dr. Meltzer from members of the Emory Radiology and Imaging Sciences team. |
Dear Dr. Meltzer, Congratulations on taking the helm of the Keck School of Medicine at USC. They are lucky to have you as their Captain. You have been a wonderful leader for The Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences here at Emory. Your infectious smile, grounded demeanor and positive attitude will surely be missed. Let your dreams set sail and enjoy sunny California.
– Ms. Shannon Fuqua, Clinical Research Nurse II
– Ms. Shannon Fuqua, Clinical Research Nurse II
I thank you for leadership, and all you have done for our department. Your leadership helped put our department on a national level of recognition. Personally, I am deeply grateful for your support of my career. I celebrate you and wish you the very best as you transition to this next phase in your career.
– Dr. Yemi Ibraheem, Assistant Professor, Division of Abdominal Imaging
– Dr. Yemi Ibraheem, Assistant Professor, Division of Abdominal Imaging
Dear Carolyn, Congratulations on your position as Dean of the School of Medicine at USC. I am very happy for you. It is honor very well deserved. Personally, I would like to thank you for the honor you gave me in being named the Emory School of Medicine Endowed Chair in Imaging Science. Also, I would like to thank you for your commitment to research as Chair. It was a pleasure to serve with you as an MPI on the NCI ICMIC P50 grant. I wish you success at USC and I will miss my fellow Valentine's Day birthday colleague here at Emory.
– Dr. Mark Goodman, Professor and Co-Lead, Molecular Imaging, Biomarker & Probe Development
– Dr. Mark Goodman, Professor and Co-Lead, Molecular Imaging, Biomarker & Probe Development
Dear Dr. Meltzer, thank you for your hard work and transformational leadership throughout your time at Emory. Your success with balancing departmentwide goals with individual attention and inclusion was a special achievement. I deeply value the advice and guidance you provided us as individuals, while recognizing all of our efforts along the way. Keep in touch, and best of luck and success with your new endeavors!
– Dr. Puneet Sharma, Assistant Professor and MRI Physicist
– Dr. Puneet Sharma, Assistant Professor and MRI Physicist
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Thank you for all that you have done for the department! You will be greatly missed.
– Dr. Courtney Moreno, Professor and Director, Division of Abdominal Imaging
Thank you just isn't enough for all that you have given us in the past 15 years. I am especially thankful that you donated your beautiful artwork to us when we opened the Tower. Everyone who walks these hallways will be able to appreciate that for years and years to come. I wish you the best in your new venture in Sunny California.
– Ms. Leslie Sims, Radiologic Technologist III, Emory University Hospital Tower
– Ms. Leslie Sims, Radiologic Technologist III, Emory University Hospital Tower
Original photographic print by Dr. Carolyn Meltzer donated to the Emory Radiology suite in the Emory University Hospital Tower on the Clifton Campus.
You have been a great support to the division, your leadership and involvement have been inspirational. Thank you for being such a devoted chair, and the division will dearly miss you. I wish you all best for your future. I can never forget the encouragement, support and inspiration you provided me during my fellowship times and transition into faculty.
– Dr. Kiran Maddu, Assistant Professor, DIvision of Emergency and Trauma Imaging
– Dr. Kiran Maddu, Assistant Professor, DIvision of Emergency and Trauma Imaging
Dr. Meltzer, wishing you all the best for the future! It has been a pleasure working under your leadership and seeing how far the department has come over the years. Your leadership has been truly inspirational.
– Mr. Amit Patel, Decision Support Manager
Dr Meltzer has been a great leader and has helped our Radiology to become one of the leaders in the field. She will definitely be missed. Best wishes for the future!!
– Dr. Hardik Shah, Assistant Professor, Division of Abdominal Imaging
Thank you, Dr. Meltzer, for your dedication and guidance over the past 15 years. I wish you better days ahead.
– Mr. Kevin Lewis, Supervisor, Radiologic Technologist, Emory University Hospital Midtown
– Mr. Kevin Lewis, Supervisor, Radiologic Technologist, Emory University Hospital Midtown
Carolyn, a huge thank you for being such a great role model and supporter. I admire and appreciate all you have done and know you will continue to make a tremendous difference in your new role. Congratulations and all the best to you!
– Mr. Ted Brzinksi, Director, Medical Imaging Program
– Mr. Ted Brzinksi, Director, Medical Imaging Program
Thank you for being a leader who listens and leads by example. You will be dearly missed!
– Dr. Erin Grady, Assistant Professor, Division of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
Congratulations Dr. Meltzer as you move on to your next big challenge! It's been amazing to work with you here and my successes have been in no small part due to your support, leadership, and coaching! The next chair has big shoes to fill!
– Dr. Brent D. Weinberg, Assistant Professor, Division of Neuroradiology, and Director, Radiology Residency Research Track
– Dr. Brent D. Weinberg, Assistant Professor, Division of Neuroradiology, and Director, Radiology Residency Research Track
Dr. Meltzer, it's been a pleasure working with you! I appreciate your support; best of luck in your new role!
– Ms. Jane Vitali, Assistant Director, Imaging Services, Emory University Hospital
Carolyn, thank you deeply for your leadership, mentorship, and friendship. Wishing you the best as you overcome new challenges.
– Dr. David Schuster, Professor and DIrector, Division of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
Congratulations Dr. Meltzer, wishing you all the best!
– Ms. Wanda Dozier, Administrative Assistant
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We wish Dr. Meltzer great success in her new position and offer our deepest thanks for giving us 15 years of excellence, innovation, encouragement, and love. |
You have touched the lives of so many people in this department and demonstrated for us repeatedly over the last 15 years the value of extraordinary leadership. Under your tenure as Chair, I went from a resident to a fellow to faculty. At every step of the way, you were there to provide guidance, mentorship, and to present opportunities for growth. Our department, our people, and our patients are so much better off because of your time here. Thank you. You will be missed.
– Dr. Tarek Hanna, Associate Professor, Division of Emergency and Trauma Imaging
– Dr. Tarek Hanna, Associate Professor, Division of Emergency and Trauma Imaging
It has been an honor to have had the opportunity to be a member of our Department over the last 10-plus years during your tenure as Chair. Thank you for all of your support and your willingness to recruit me as a founding member of our CRS Division. Best wishes to you on your new journey at USC!
– Dr. Eric Friedberg, Associate Professor, Division of Community Radiology Specialists
– Dr. Eric Friedberg, Associate Professor, Division of Community Radiology Specialists
Dr. Meltzer, I would like to thank you for your outstanding leadership of the Department through some of the toughest times we’ve all known. It’s been an honor working on many graphic design projects with and for you. I wish you all the best in your new position and hope to cross paths with you again sometime.
– Ms. Nadia Vance, Senior Graphic Designer
– Ms. Nadia Vance, Senior Graphic Designer
Thank you for the opportunities which you gave me.
– Dr. Arthur Stillman, Professor and Director, Division of Cardiothoracic Imaging
Carolyn, Thank you for your mentorship and friendship through both difficult and wonderful times. It has been such a pleasure to be part of your team and to learn both leadership and life skills from you. You will be greatly missed here but I look forward to many years of continued friendship. All the best wishes to you in California!
– Dr. Laura Findeiss, Professor of Radiology and Imaging Sciences and Chief of Service, Radiology, Grady Health System
– Dr. Laura Findeiss, Professor of Radiology and Imaging Sciences and Chief of Service, Radiology, Grady Health System
Dear Dr. Meltzer, thank you for strong support of research in our department. You have laid a great foundation with a fair and inclusive culture and great research instruments such as 7T, PET/MR etc. I and many imaging researchers have and will continue to benefit greatly from your legacy. I wish you all the best in your new adventure!
– Dr. Deqiang Qiu, Associate Professor, Director, Computational Neuroimaging & Neuroscience Lab
– Dr. Deqiang Qiu, Associate Professor, Director, Computational Neuroimaging & Neuroscience Lab
Thank you once again for your contributions to our department and our university.
– Dr. Ernest Garcia, Professor, and Team Co-Lead, Computational Image Analysis & Guidance
Thank you for the opportunity to work with you and serve our department. I am continually inspired by your dedication to our field and medicine as a whole.
– Dr. Paige Sharp, Assistant Professor, Division of Emergency and Trauma Imaging
Carolyn, you will be missed. Emory will never forget your hard work and dedication.
– Dr. Abuzar Moradi Tuchayi, Senior Research Specialist
It's been an honor to write about and for you, Carolyn. Handling our social media lets me see what goes on at other radiology departments and what other chairs do: none come close to you or to what Emory Radiology is because of you. Your commitment to DEI is real and you radiate passion for Emory Radiology's people. I am healthy and pain-free, able to work full-time again because you made it possible for me to get a life-changing IR procedure here at Emory. My family and I bless you and thank you.
– Ms. Sam Marie Engle, Communications Specialist
– Ms. Sam Marie Engle, Communications Specialist
Thank you for your leadership and for serving as a role model for other academic female physicians at Emory and beyond. Even though there have been challenges over the last few years, I never once doubted your commitment to the faculty and trainees. I wish you the best of luck in your well-deserved role as Dean.
– Dr. Carrie Hoff, Assistant Professor, Site Director, Emergency and Trauma Imaging, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
– Dr. Carrie Hoff, Assistant Professor, Site Director, Emergency and Trauma Imaging, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital