Graduation 2018: Award Recipients


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The Department of Radiology held a graduation dinner for the graduating residents and fellows on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. The celebration was held at the University Club in Oakland and had over 130 people in attendance. Prior to the event, residents had the opportunity to vote for faculty for several awards. Recipients of the awards were:

The Richard L. Baron Leadership Award

Selected by the Faculty, Fellows, and Residents of the Department of Radiology
Given to the one faculty member who, over the course of the year, has best exemplified the following qualities: Leadership, Vision, Commitment, Achievement
This year’s recipient: Dr. Matthew Heller

The Carl R. Fuhrman Excellence in Teaching Award

Selected by the Radiology Residents
In recognition of the faculty member who has demonstrated the highest commitment to, and consistent excellence in, resident education
This year’s recipient: Dr. Carl Fuhrman

The Michael P. Federle Mentorship Award

Selected by the Graduating Radiology Residents
Given to the one faculty member who, over the course of their residency, has been the most significant role model based on the following attributes: Leadership, Expertise, Achievement, Professionalism, Commitment to Education
This year’s recipient: Dr. Matthew Heller

The Sandra Hamdani Memorial Radiology Resident Award

Selected by the Radiology Residents
To the graduating resident who best demonstrates Leadership, Diligence, Enthusiasm, Integrity
This year’s recipient: Dr. Matthew Kulzer

The Roentgen Resident/Fellow Research Award

Selected by the Program Director
Recognizes and encourages outstanding residents and fellows in radiologic research
This year’s recipient: Dr. Alexander El-Ali

The Radiology Resident Distinguished Achievement Award

Selected by the Program Director and Associate Program Directors
Given annually to the resident(s) who, over the course of their residency, has exemplified consistent commitment to scholarship, accomplishment, service and innovation
This year’s recipients: Dr. Michael Magnetta and Dr. Alisa Sumkin

Division of the Year Award

Selected by the Radiology Residents
This year’s recipient: Abdominal Imaging

Divisional Teaching Awards

  • Abdominal Imaging – Amir Borhani, MD
  • Emergency Radiology – Robert Freed, MD
  • Interventional Radiology – Joshua Pinter, MD
  • Musculoskeletal Radiology – Cynthia Britton, MD
  • Neuroradiology – Marion Hughes, MD
  • Nuclear Medicine – Judith Joyce, MD
  • Pediatric Radiology – Judy Squires, MD
  • Thoracic Imaging – Elliott Gozansky, MD, PhD
  • Women’s Imaging – Margarita Zuley, MD


Our graduating residents will continue their education next year at the following fellowships:

  • Patrick Aldred, MD – Musculoskeletal Radiology Fellowship – University of Alabama
  • Chul Chung, MD – Musculoskeletal Radiology Fellowship – University of California San Francisco
  • Orrie Close, MD – Interventional Radiology Fellowship – Northwestern University
  • Kimberly Dao, MD – Pediatric Radiology Fellowship – Boston Children’s Hospital
  • Peter Dvorak, MD – Neuroradiology Fellowship – University of Rochester
  • Maxine Kresse, MD – Musculoskeletal Radiology Fellowship – Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Arizona
  • Matthew Kulzer, MD – Neuroradiology Fellowship – University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • Michael Magnetta, MD – Abdominal Fellowship – University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • Chijindu Nworgu, MD – Interventional Radiology Fellowship – University of Pennsylvania
  • Hayley Oligane, DO – Women’s Imaging Fellowship – Magee Women’s Hospital
  • Mark Sparrow, MD – Abdominal Fellowship – University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • Alisa Sumkin, DO – Women’s Imaging Fellowship – Magee Women’s Hospital
  • Michael Yannes, MD – Interventional Radiology Fellowship – University of Pennsylvania