RadNews: A Monthly Department Newsletter
Issue: 5
June 2015
I n the News

See a list of incoming residents and fellows starting July 1, 2015


Warm welcome to Sally Siu, NP 

& Thea Nolan, PA, our new VIR mid-level providers! 

 

Dr. Hussain gives "Introduction to Global Radiology" talk at the Massachusetts Medical Society Headquarters 
Edward Smith Lecture
June 18, 2015

Etta Pisano, MD 


See more about Dr. Etta Pisano
Recognition for years of service

This June, UMass Memorial will recognize over 30 staff members for their years of commitment. 

Click here to see who made the list!
Quick Links
Letter from the Chair

Dr. Max Rosen speaks to the many transitions happening within the Department this month, including our residents and fellows graduating, as well as losses and additions to our faculty. 

Read this month's Letter from the Chair.
Graduation is right around the corner!
Our Radiology residents and fellows will be graduating from their respective programs on June 18th. Some will continue their medical careers with us here at UMass, while others will be heading off in other directions. We are extremely proud and wish them all the best!
See what our graduates are doing next.
Dr. Steven Baccei elected President Elect Medical Staff
Steven Baccei, MD, Assistant Professor of Radiology and Vice Chair for  Radiology Quality, Patient Safety and Process Improvement has been elected President Elect Medical Staff. This is a one-year position that will become Medical Staff President the following year. R esponsibilities in this position include being  Chair of the UMMMG Credentials Committee, a m ember of the Medical Staff Executive Committee, and p erforming the functions of the President of the Medical Staff when the current President is unable to.
Residents attend 2015 ACR meeting in DC
J. Paul Nielsen reflects on his experience with his co-residents at the inaugural annual meeting of the American College of Radiology (ACR). The ACR meeting focuses on integrating clinical education with the practical tools that impact the practice of radiology and quality of patient care. Read more about the residents experience at the ACR.
New Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agent (GBCA)
The Department of Radiology at UMass Memorial Medical Imaging Center has switched to a new Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agent (GBCA), trade name Dotarem. A product brochure, product monograph, and a concise power-point slide show have been posted to the "for clinicians" page on our UMass radiology website.
Click here http://www.umassmed.edu/radiology for more information about Dotarem.
Radiology Mobile App to launch this summer

Over the last few months, our Radiology team has been developing a mobile app that will hopefully improve the ability to communicate within the Radiology department.

The app is currently in the beta-testing stage and will feature each radiologist's individual e-mail and beepers, as well as administration contacts, reading room numbers, relevant policies, FAQs, and the ability to send us general feedback or report a quality issue/concern. Look for more information about its launch in the July edition of the newsletter!
In the Spotlight: Cindy Wilson
Senior Executive Administrative Assistant
Almost one year ago this month, Cindy began as Senior Executive Administrative Assistant to Dr. Max Rosen. Previously working at CMMIC, she said that the transition into this position was an easy one. Read more about Cindy.
We want to hear from you!
Have an honor to report, a new publication to share, or some other great news?  
Contact Chair Max Rosen at Max.Rosen@umassmemorial.org 
to see your news in our next letter.

 

Check out our new website at
www.umassmed.edu/radiology/

 

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