Johns Hopkins Radiology

The MRI and CT Technologist Training Programs are now accepting applications!    These two paid, full-time post-primary programs offer comprehensive classroom and clinical training for x-ray technologists who are interested in expanding into these advanced imaging modalities. These programs lead to advanced certification in either MRI or CT. Technologists from Johns Hopkins and outside of Johns Hopkins are encouraged to apply.    Each program has a set of dedicated program directors who oversee the curriculum and are passionate about mentoring the next generation of experts in medical imaging. Program participants will train under the guidance of our established clinical and educational team.     The application deadline for the MRI Technologist Training Program is June 15, 2024, with interviews to be held in late June/early July 2024.    For more information and to apply for the MRI program, visit https://lnkd.in/eucDt__R.   The application deadline for the CT Technologist Training Program is April 1, 2024. The program is scheduled to begin in July 2024.     For more information on the CT program, including how to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/dcPBaGUM.  

Kudos to our top docs! Dr. Laura Fayad and Dr. Shivani Ahlawat have been recognized as "Top Doctors" in the November 2024 issue of Baltimore Magazine! The physicians have been selected out of a field of 600 doctors.  Dr. Fayad serves as chief of musculoskeletal imaging and director of the Translational Research Program in the Department of Radiology. She is a professor specializing in diagnostic and interventional musculoskeletal radiology. Her research focuses on novel imaging techniques for musculoskeletal tumors. She has been named a Top Doctor several times before, including in 2020 and 2023. Dr. Ahlawat is the director of the department’s Musculoskeletal Fellowship Program. She is an assistant professor whose expertise is in diagnostic radiology with training in pediatric and musculoskeletal radiology. She specializes in high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging of peripheral nerves. She has been selected as a Top Doctor for the past three consecutive years.  Congratulations, Dr. Fayad and Dr. Ahlawat! 

It’s National Radiologic Technologist Week!     The celebration, held annually around Nov. 8, spotlights our talented radiologic technologists. The date marks the anniversary of the discovery of X-rays by William Conrad Roentgen in 1895.  Imaging technologists are an important part of a patient’s care. Medical imaging is key to the diagnosis and treatment of many conditions. Technologists work with radiologists and other medical professionals to capture high-quality medical images in a safe, comfortable, patient-oriented manner. Our highly-trained, specialty trained technologists are vital to what we do every day. Thank you to all of our radiologic technologists for your commitment and dedication! Johns Hopkins Radiology is hiring technologists in all modalities, offering flexible shifts across hospitals and outpatient centers. For more on open positions, culture, benefits, and how to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/gpxqpsMz. 

Happy Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month (MUAM)! Each October, we celebrate our sonographers, shining a light on the critical field.  Ultrasound is a unique modality in radiology. It uses no radiation, relying instead on sound waves to create diagnostic images of structures in the body.  But sonography is much more than scanning babies! Our images are used to diagnose and direct treatment for various medical conditions.  Here at Johns Hopkins, our expert sonographers are highly trained, specifically in ultrasound. For more information on the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at the Johns Hopkins Schools of Medical Imaging, or to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/gq5NG_fr. 

Congratulations to the Johns Hopkins Schools of Medical Imaging (SOMI), which has been nominated as a semifinalist for Best Radiologist Training Program in AuntMinnie.com’s 2024 Minnies Awards.     Created in 2000, the Minnies are awarded by AuntMinnie.com, an online community for radiology professionals. The annual awards recognize excellence in radiology. SOMI has won Best Training Program an impressive six times since the awards were established.     This year, semifinalists were selected from among hundreds of candidates. Semifinalists for the Minnies Awards were selected based on nominations from AuntMinnie.com members. Finalists will be selected in October, with winners announced in November.    In addition to SOMI, several Johns Hopkins Radiology faculty members have been nominated for this year’s Minnies. Dr. M. Mahesh and Dr. Vivek Yedavalli were both nominated for Most Influential Radiology Researcher, while Dr. Francis Deng and Dr. Elliot Fishman were nominated for Most Effective Radiology Educator. Dr. Fishman was also nominated for Best Educational Mobile App for CTisus iQuiz. For more information on our award-winning Radiography program, and other training courses at the Johns Hopkins Schools of Medical Imaging, visit https://somi.jh.edu.   

It’s Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Week, and we are celebrating our nuclear medicine and molecular imaging team members for their expertise, hard work and tireless dedication.  Nuclear medicine utilizes radioactive material to assess the function of organs or systems within the body. Nuclear medicine helps diagnose and treat many diseases, such as cancer, heart disease and infection, by looking at organ function.  By administering radiotracers to patients, our nuclear medicine team can create a measurable image of the organ that contains data that can be analyzed. This creates a unique image/data set that cannot be replicated in other modalities. The Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging division is a leader in the field, bringing cutting-edge research from the bench to the bedside to benefit patients from around the world.   Kudos to our nuclear medicine and molecular imaging team for your world-class care for the patients we serve.   For more information on the Nuclear Medicine program at the Johns Hopkins Schools of Medical Imaging, or to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/etkE65Fz. 

We are always on the cutting edge here at Johns Hopkins Radiology! Our world-class physician-scientists are pioneers in the growing field of theranostics. Theranostics combines medical imaging and molecular radiotherapy, precisely targeting malignant cells without affecting most surrounding normal tissue. This means more precise, less invasive treatment with fewer side effects for the patient. Led by Dr. Lilja Solnes, our Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging team is constantly developing promising new agents to target more malignancies. Read more about the innovative work being done by our world-class Radiologists and researchers at https://lnkd.in/gwpyGk-7.

Happy International Research Administrator Day! Today is a day to acknowledge and celebrate our tireless research administrators for their unwavering dedication to our department’s research mission.  Research administrators play a critical role in every project by ensuring compliance, coordinating awards, keeping updated on policy changes, and more to ensure the success of our research endeavors. Their hard work and expertise is a key to our success.  Kudos to each and every one of our research administrators for everything you do to advance our research goals. Thank you!    Thank you for all that you do! 

Dr. Junyu Chen, instructor in the Radiological Physics Division, was profiled by Lifestyles Magazine for their annual fall Health & Wellness issue. The magazine, which has been published since 1972, aims to serve as a “platform for social philanthropy.” The publication offers in-depth interviews with a variety of the world’s most influential personalities, from entrepreneurs to environmentalists, including several Nobel Prize recipients. The magazine reached out to Dr. Chen to include him in a round-up of notable individuals in the health field. Dr. Chen is creating impactful change through his work integrating AI into imaging for detecting cancer. In the piece, Dr. Chen discusses how his work combines his interests in medicine and computer engineering. His research involves collaborating with AI to develop new nuclear imaging techniques, most notably in the battle against cancer.   Earlier this year, Dr. Chen was featured in Forbes magazine’s 2024 30 Under 30 list for North America. https://lnkd.in/e6RPveVR Dr. Chen received his Bachelor’s Degree in computer engineering and electrical engineering from North Carolina State University. He went on to Johns Hopkins University, earning an MSE and Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering. Dr. Chen’s published research is prolific. He has served as a peer reviewer and author of many articles on PET imaging in national academic journals. The article is available to subscribers of Lifestyles Magazine at https://lnkd.in/eQYS-iTy.

Do you want to pursue a career in radiology? Join us at Johns Hopkins Radiology Career Night on Thursday, Sept. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Chevy Chase Arcade at The Johns Hopkins Hospital for a chance to learn more about opportunities at Johns Hopkins Radiology. Stop by for the chance to meet residents, fellows, attending radiologists and more while enjoying refreshments, giveaways and hands-on demonstrations. For more about radiology education at Johns Hopkins, visit https://lnkd.in/gmdX369i.