Dr. Madison Wulfeck is a fellowship-trained cardiothoracic radiologist, board-certified in diagnostic radiology with additional specialization in nuclear medicine. She holds a Master of Business Administration, is a Certified Imaging Informatics Professional (CIIP), and a NIOSH B-reader, bringing together an exceptional blend of clinical expertise, informatics insight, and interpretive precision.

Currently, Dr. Wulfeck hosts the podcast Contrast and Clarity through the Journal of the American College of Radiology (JACR). In this bi-weekly podcast, she explores cutting-edge innovations, career development, and the critical issues shaping the future of radiology. Her contributions to the field have been widely recognized. She was named to the Radiology Business Forty Under 40 Class of 2024, honoring rising leaders driving change in imaging and patient care. She’s also a 2024 Hillman Fellow in Scholarly Publishing for the JACR, a recipient of the ACR Quality and Patient Safety Award. She serves as Chair of the Young and Early-Career Professional Section for the Florida Radiological Society. Additionally, she holds a national leadership role as the Liaison between the ACR's Young Professional Section and Resident/Fellow Section. Dr. Wulfeck completed her medical school and radiology residency at the Medical University of South Carolina, followed by a fellowship in cardiothoracic imaging at Duke University. She now practices remotely from Charleston, SC, with Radiology Associates of South Florida, where she balances high-level academic engagement with day-to-day clinical excellence.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Wulfeck is a passionate mentor, a strong advocate for innovation in radiology, and a firm believer in advancing patient care through imaging excellence. When she’s not reading scans or recording her podcast, you’ll likely find her cheering on the South Carolina Gamecocks baseball team. During the off-season, she’s often editing new podcast episodes from her home office. We’re excited to dive into her journey, her insights on radiology’s future, and how informatics is reshaping modern imaging practice.

Check out Contrast and Clarity with Dr. Wulfeck!

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Dr. Aparna Singhal is a board-certified neuroradiologist and Professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she has served in various leadership roles, including Neuroradiology Section Chief and Fellowship Program Director. Dr. Singhal has established herself as both a clinical leader and a passionate advocate for women in medicine.

In this episode, she shares more about her work as a children's author, having written what may be the first children's book dedicated entirely to radiology - "ABCs of Radiology for Kids" - and how her identities as a radiologist, mother, and creative person intersect to fill this important gap in children's literature. Dr. Singhal discusses her advocacy work for women in medicine, including pioneering the inaugural session for women in neuroradiology at the ASNR 2022 conference and her involvement with organizations such as AAWR, WIMS, and AMWA. She also shares her thoughts on career transitions, stepping into leadership roles, and how to maintain creative expression in academic medicine.

Join us for an inspiring conversation about neuroradiology, leadership, and creative expression with Dr. Aparna Singhal.

Check out Dr. Singhal’s children’s book, “ABCs of Radiology for Kids”!

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Check out Dr. Singhal’s children’s fiction book, “Where are you, Squirrel?”

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Connect with Dr. Singhal on X!

https://x.com/ap_singhal

Dr. Lulu Zhang is a board-certified interventional radiologist and Program Director of the Integrated and Independent Interventional Radiology Residency at the University of Cincinnati. With a unique surgical background that has shaped her approach to procedures and patient care, Dr. Zhang brings a distinctive perspective to interventional radiology practice and education.

In this episode, Dr. Zhang shares her journey from surgery to IR, offering insights into how her diverse clinical background has influenced her approach to procedures, patient care, and mentorship. She reflects on the daily realities of life in interventional radiology, discussing the value of her surgical foundation and her dedication to longitudinal patient care. Dr. Zhang also delves into her passion for resident education, highlighting key strategies for preparing trainees for both clinical practice and the business side of medicine, along with her ongoing efforts to define procedural benchmarks in IR.

Additionally, Dr. Zhang speaks candidly about her advocacy for mentorship and representation, sharing the progress she has witnessed throughout her career in inspiring more women to pursue radiology by breaking stereotypes and expanding their visibility in the field.

Join us for an insightful conversation about interventional radiology, leadership, and the power of mentorship with Dr. Lulu Zhang.

Connect with Dr. Zhang via email!

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Check out the University of Cincinnati Interventional Radiology Program!

https://med.uc.edu/depart/radiology/residency-training/integrated-interventional-radiology-residency---ir-dr

Dr. Cheri L. Canon is the President of the UA Health Services Foundation, Chief Physician Executive of UAB Health System, and Professor Emerita in the Department of Radiology at UAB Heersink School of Medicine. After serving as professor, chair, and Witten-Stanley Endowed Chair of Radiology at UAB for 13 years, Dr. Canon transitioned to these broader executive leadership roles while maintaining her commitment to advancing the field of radiology and developing future leaders. In this episode, Dr. Canon recounts moments in her childhood as a young girl with a passion for the sciences growing up in a traditional American small town. We touch on her early career work in medical education, including her role in transitioning UAB's curriculum from a traditional discipline-based model to the organ-based system that students experience today—an accomplishment she considers one of the proudest of her career.

Dr. Canon then provides a glimpse into her extensive service with the American Board of Radiology, from her early days writing multiple-choice questions to her current role as Board of Governors president, in which she was a member of a team responsible for developing the New Diagnostic Radiology Oral Exam. We discuss her leadership philosophy, shaped by her years as residency program director and department chair, as well as her work in both the Birmingham community with Momentum and in the broader academic community with her co-creation of LEAD, a women's leadership program developed with SCARD and GE Healthcare. Lastly, we touch on her diverse scholarly work, from emotional intelligence and personal branding to workforce planning in radiology. Tune in as we explore how Dr. Canon's dedication to radiology education and leader development continues to shape the future of radiology while inspiring countless professionals along the way.

Check out The LEAD program (joint leadership program by SCARD and GE)!!

https://www.scardweb.org/lead-program

Check out Momentum (Birmingham-based women's leadership group)!!

https://momentumleaders.org/

See more of Dr. Canon’s awesome scholarly work!!

https://scholars.uab.edu/206-cheri-canon/publications

Check out Dr. Canon's recent feature on RSNA's 'Radiologists in Leadership' Article series!!!

https://www.rsna.org/news/2025/may/building-influence-through-radiology-leadership

Dr. Sara G. Tedla is an Assistant Professor of Radiology at Emory University School of Medicine and a board-certified diagnostic radiologist specializing in neuroradiology (head and neck imaging). After earning her MD from New York Medical College, she completed a diagnostic radiology residency at Loma Linda University and a neuroradiology fellowship at Stanford University. Dr. Tedla is the Associate Program Director for the Emory Neuroradiology Fellowship, Head and Neck Radiology Education Director, and the Neuroradiology Fellowship Clinical Competency Committee Chair. She serves on several national committees with the American Society of Neuroradiology and the American Society of Head and Neck Radiology. Dr. Tedla is a nationally invited speaker and has earned numerous awards for patient care, community service, and leadership.

In this episode, we discuss the various barriers women in radiology may overcome in the field of radiology, we encourage mentorship for aspiring students, and we also discuss advice for women interested in the field of radiology.

Tune in as we explore how Dr. Tedla's work continues to shape the future of head and neck radiology by inspiring the next generation of women in radiology.

Connect with Dr. Tedla via email and/or Instagram!

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Dr. Dianne L. Johnson is a board-certified diagnostic radiologist at MBB Radiology (Radiology Partners) who has dedicated nearly two decades to breast imaging and the early detection of breast cancer—one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women in the U.S. In addition to her expertise in radiology, Dr. Johnson is also board-certified in lifestyle medicine, using her multidisciplinary background to advocate for breast cancer education and prevention.

In this episode, Dr. Johnson shares her journey into breast radiology, offering insights into the life of a radiologist in private practice. She reflects on the experiences that shaped her career path, discussing the advantages and challenges of working in private practice versus academia. Dr. Johnson also delves into her passion for lifestyle medicine, highlighting key strategies for breast cancer prevention through lifestyle modifications.

Additionally, Dr. Johnson speaks candidly about her advocacy for increasing female representation in radiology, sharing the progress she has witnessed throughout her career in closing the gender gap in the field.

Join us for an insightful conversation about breast radiology, leadership, and the power of advocacy with Dr. Dianne Johnson.

Connect with Dr. Johnson on LinkedIn!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianneljohnson/

Check out the American College of Lifestyle Medicine!

https://lifestylemedicine.org/

Check out the American Institute for Cancer Research!

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Dr. Parlyn D. Hatch is an Assistant Professor of Radiology at the University of Florida and a board-certified diagnostic radiologist at UF Health Jacksonville. She specializes in breast imaging, diagnostic radiology, and musculoskeletal imaging. Dr. Hatch received her medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. She completed her medical residency in diagnostic radiology at Howard University in Washington, DC, as well as fellowships in musculoskeletal radiology and breast imaging at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. In this episode, Dr. Hatch shares her efforts to increase exposure to potential aspiring radiologists even before medical school and provides examples from her own life on how being flexible and willing to "pivot" has enhanced her career. She discusses the unique aspects of diagnostic radiology that make it an exciting specialty and offers valuable insights on maintaining work-life balance as a military veteran, mother, and wife while excelling in her professional role.

Join us as we explore Dr. Hatch's inspiring career, her advocacy for diversity in radiology, and her advice for medical students considering the field.

Connect with Dr. Hatch via email!

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Dr. Desmin Milner is an Associate Professor and Director of Medical Student Education in Neuroradiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine. In this episode, Dr. Milner shares her journey into neuroradiology, reflecting on her early inspirations, training at an HBCU, and the transitions she navigated along the way. She discusses the unique aspects of neuroradiology that make it an exciting and rewarding specialty for trainees, as well as the importance of mentorship and representation in medicine. As a highly regarded educator and recipient of multiple Top Ten Faculty Teaching Awards, Dr. Milner speaks passionately about her commitment to teaching and shaping the next generation of radiologists. She also delves into her leadership in diversity and inclusion efforts, particularly within WIRED and other committees, emphasizing the need for greater representation of women and underrepresented minorities in radiology. Throughout the episode, she shares her perspective on actionable steps to foster a more inclusive environment.

Join us as we explore Dr. Milner’s inspiring career, her advocacy for diversity in radiology, and her advice for medical students considering the field.

Connect with Dr. Milner via email!

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Learn more re: the WIRED program that Dr. Milner helped found at UAB!

https://pubmed-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov.uab.idm.oclc.org/39423689/

Dr. Andrea Doria is a Professor of Radiology and Pediatrics at the University of Toronto, Vice Chair of Clinical Practice Improvement and Radiology Research Director, and Imaging Lead of Personalized Child Health at SickKids Hospital. In this episode, Dr. Doria shares her journey into pediatric radiology, reflecting on her experiences as a clinician and researcher in the field, as well as the impact of her diverse training background, including an MBA from MIT and a master's degree in epidemiology, on her professional development and leadership approach. We discuss unique aspects of pediatric imaging, including its focus on patient interaction and the gratifying opportunity to make a positive impact early in a person’s life. Dr. Doria provides insights into her research on enhancing efficiency in radiology training programs, including innovative solutions to address bottlenecks in resident and fellow research production. Lastly, she also speaks passionately about her advocacy for cultivating diverse leadership in radiology and implementing equitable hiring practices to close the gender gap in the specialty and beyond. Tune in as we explore how Dr. Doria’s work continues to shape the future of pediatric radiology and leadership in the field while inspiring the next generation of women in radiology.

Check out the paper referenced in the podcast!

Link:

https://pubmed-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov.uab.idm.oclc.org/38991738/

Connect with Dr. Doria through her LinkedIn and/or email!

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Dr. Janice May Newsome is a Chief & Director of Interventional Radiology at Emory University School of Medicine. She was recently named the recipient of The Women in IR Champion Award, an award presented by the Society of Interventional Radiology to recognize an individual who has consistently made a significant contribution to the advancement of women in IR, such as in sponsorship, mentorship, teaching, promotion, advocacy, and recruitment. In this episode, Dr. Newsome shares her insights on the significance of mentorship in radiology and how it can shape the careers of medical professionals. Then, we discuss the gender gap within the field with Dr. Newsome dispelling some of the popular myths surrounding women's involvement in interventional radiology (IR) before touching on strategies for achieving work-life integration, including intentionality with one's time. Finally, we discuss the impact of social media on the medical community, examining its opportunities and challenges.

Connect with Dr. Newsome on X, Instagram, and Threads!

X: https://x.com/angiowoman

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janicenewsomemd/?hl=en

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@janicenewsomemd?hl=en

Check out A Short Guide to a Happy Life by Anna Quindlen referenced in today’s episode!

https://www.uab.edu/medicine/home/faculty-staff/healthcare-educators-academy

Check out Sarah Jakes Roberts's work!

https://sarahjakesroberts.com/