Graduation 2020



The Department of Radiology held a virtual graduation celebration for the graduating residents on Thursday, June 18, 2020. Over 100 individuals joined the virtual event including faculty, residents, staff, friends and family members. Prior to the broadcast that evening, residents and faculty had the opportunity to vote 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. Marion Hughes

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 recipients: Dr. Joseph Mettenburg and Dr. Amir Borhani

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. Marion Hughes

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. Michael Dressen

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. Pattana Wangaryattawanich

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. Christopher Buros

The Fellow of the Year Award

Selected by the Radiology Residents
This year’s recipient: Dr. Tyson Tragon

Division of the Year Award

Selected by the Radiology Residents
This year’s recipient: Neuroradiology

Divisional Teaching Awards

      • Abdominal Imaging – Alessandro Furlan, MD
      • Breast Imaging – Golbahar Houshmand, MD
      • Emergency Radiology – Robert Freed, MD
      • Interventional Radiology – Paula Novelli, MD
      • Musculoskeletal Radiology – Armando Herradura, MD and Carol Andrews, MD
      • Neuroradiology – Joseph Mettenburg, MD
      • Nuclear Medicine – Ashok Muthukrishnan, MD
      • Pediatric Radiology – Judy Squires, MD
      • Thoracic Imaging – Jacob Sechrist, MD, PhD
      • Women’s Imaging – Christiane Hakim, MD

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

      • Ryan Anderson, MD – Abdominal Imaging Fellowship – University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Christopher Badalucco – Abdominal Imaging Fellowship – Massachusetts General Hospital
      • Gideon Bollino, MD – Abdominal Imaging Fellowship – University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
      • Christopher Buros, MD – Abdominal Imaging Fellowship – University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
      • Navya Dasyam, MD – Abdominal Imaging Fellowship – University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
      • Michael Dressen, MD – Abdominal Imaging Fellowship – University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
      • Justin McCloskey, MD – Neuroradiology Fellowship – University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
      • Robert Petrocelli, MD – Body Imaging Fellowship – NYU
      • Lori Schoenbrun, MD – Abdominal Imaging Fellowship – University of California San Francisco
      • Pattana Wangaryattawanich, MD – Neuroradiology attending – University of Washington
      • Jessica Zhang, MD – Neuroradiology Fellowship – University of California San Francisco