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RLI Taking the Lead Podcast

by Radiology Leadership Institute

With RLI’s newest podcast, “Taking the Lead,” the University of Arizona’s Geoff Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, explores varied aspects of healthcare leadership through interviews with the radiologists and thought leaders who are shaping the future of health care across a spectrum of clinical environments and organizations. Subscribe FREE today to access newly released episodes instantly.

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  1. Taking the Lead 77: Bethany U. Casagranda, DO, MBA | One of Many: Leadership, Legacy and Lifting Others

    Taking the Lead 77: Bethany U. Casagranda, DO, MBA | One of Many: Leadership, Legacy, and Lifting Others From shoveling coal in a small southwestern Pennsylvania town to becoming the first woman and first radiologist to serve as President of the Physician Organization and Chief Medical Officer of...

  2. Taking the Lead 76: Scott A. Bundy, MD, FACR | The Ownership Mentality: How Leaders Are Made and Practices Are Built

    In this episode of the RLI’s Taking the Lead, host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR sits down with Scott Bundy, MD, FACR, CEO and Chair of Strategic Radiology, to explore the defining principle that has shaped his career - an ownership mentality. From his early days growing up in the Midwest where...

  3. Taking the Lead 75: Christoph Wald, MBA, MD, FACR | Leading in Harmony: Culture, Curiosity, and the Future of Radiology

    From his early years growing up in postwar Germany to shaping global conversations around radiology informatics and AI, Christoph Wald, MBA, MD, PhD, has built a career defined by curiosity, craftsmanship, and a deep commitment to service. In this episode, he sits down with host Geoffrey Rubin…

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  4. Taking the Lead 74: Woojin Kim, MD | From Immigrant Beginnings to AI Leadership: The Journey of Woojin Kim

    In this episode, Woojin Kim, MD, Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Medical Information Officer at HOPPR, shares his remarkable journey from his early years navigating life in the U.S. as an undocumented immigrant to becoming one of radiology’s most influential innovators in imaging informatics and...

  5. Taking the Lead 73: Ann S. Fulcher, MD | The Dash Between: Service, Leadership, and a Life in Radiology

    From her Mayberry‑like childhood in rural Virginia to pioneering MRCP and leading one of the nation’s largest academic radiology departments, Ann S. Fulcher, MD, Chair of Radiology at Virginia Commonwealth University, has built a career defined by service, integrity, and curiosity. In this…

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  6. Taking the Lead 72: John D. Halamka, MD, MS | All Will Be Well: Leading Through Curiosity and Change

    Before leading Mayo Clinic’s digital transformation, John D. Halamka, MD, MA was a teenage engineer scavenging defense-contractor dumpsters for computer parts and a Stanford student who helped prototype early multimedia networks long before the internet entered everyday life. In this episode, he...

  7. Taking the Lead 71: Christine B. Chung, MD: Walking Among Giants: Leadership, Mentorship and Innovation

    In this special episode honoring the legacy of William G. Bradley Jr., MD, PhD, FACR, sponsored by the California Radiological Society Foundation, host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, sits down with Christine B. Chung, MD, Chair of the Department of Radiology at UC San Diego and President-Elect of...

  8. Taking the Lead 70: Mitchell D. Schnall, MD, PhD, FACR: Reimagining How We Practice Medicine in a Tech-Empowered World

    Join host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, for a candid and wide-ranging conversation with Mitchell D. Schnall, MD, PhD, FACR—Professor of Radiology and Senior Vice President for Data and Technology Solutions at Penn Medicine. A highly accomplished radiology researcher and leader, Dr. Schnall…

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  9. Taking the Lead 69: Mary H. Scanlon, MD, FACR: Persistence, Purpose, and Preparing the Next Generation

    Join host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, for an engaging conversation with Mary H. Scanlon, MD, FACR, Professor of Clinical Radiology, Vice Chair of Education, and Director of Emergency Radiology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. A long-time residency program director and past...

  10. Taking the Lead 68: Robert L. Mittl Jr., MD, FACR: Leading Through Change

    In this episode of Taking the Lead, host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, sits down with Robert L. Mittl Jr., MD, FACR, a neuroradiologist at Charlotte Radiology in Charlotte, NC, Chief Quality Officer at US Radiology Specialists, Chair of the US Radiology National Physician Leadership Board, and...

  11. Taking the Lead 67: Alan Matsumoto, MD: A Servant Leader

    Join host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, as he talks with Alan H. Matsumoto, MD, MA, FACR, FSIR, FAHA. A distinguished interventional radiologist, Dr. Matsumoto is the former Chair of the Department of Radiology at the University of Virginia and currently serves as Chair of the American College…

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  12. Taking the Lead 66: Matt P. Lungren, MD, MPH: Innovating Healthcare with AI

    Join host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, as he engages in an inspiring conversation with Matthew P. Lungren, MD, MPH, Chief Data Science Officer for Microsoft Health & Life Sciences. Dr. Lungren, an academic pediatric interventional radiologist with a strong interest in global healthcare,...

  13. Taking the Lead 65: Denise R. Aberle, MD: Leading Lung Screening Research

    In this first annual William G. Bradley Memorial RLI Taking the Lead episode, sponsored by the California Radiological Society Foundation, host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, talks with Denise R. Aberle, MD, Professor of Radiological Sciences at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the…

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  14. Taking the Lead Episode 64: Michael P. Recht, MD: Imaging Innovator

    Join host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, as he sits down with Dr. Michael P. Recht, MD, the Louis Marx Professor and Chair of the Department of Radiology at NYU Langone Health and current president of SCARD, the Society for Chairs of Academic Radiology Departments. A visionary leader in academic...

  15. Taking the Lead Episode 63: Pat A. Basu, MD, MBA: Revolutionizing Healthcare

    In this inspiring episode, host, Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, talks with Pat Basu, MD, MBA, trailblazing business leader, entrepreneur, and physician with an unwavering commitment to enhancing the American healthcare system. Dr. Basu has been recognized for his exceptional leadership and...

  16. Taking the Lead Episode 62: Vivian S. Lee, MD, PhD, MBA: A Transformational Leader

    In this episode, host, Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, talks with Vivian S. Lee, MD, PhD, MBA, Executive Fellow and Senior Lecturer at Harvard Medical School. A radiologist and researcher, Dr. Lee recently served as President and Founder of Verily Health Platforms, where she helped build multiple...

  17. Taking the Lead Episode 61: Michael D. Dake, MD: A Cross Disciplinary Leader

    In this episode, host, Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, talks with Michael D. Dake, MD, Senior Vice President for Health Sciences and Professor of Medical Imaging, Surgery and Medicine at the University of Arizona.

  18. Taking the Lead Episode 60: Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR: A Leadership Maestro

    We are flipping the script for this very special 60th episode of Taking the Lead. Join Rasu B. Shrestha, MD, MBA, Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer - Atrium Health, as he turns the tables on Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR and gives him a taste of his own medicine...

  19. Taking the Lead Episode 59: Centennial Perspectives: Four Rising Radiology Leaders share their most rewarding experiences in the field so far, and their goals for the future of radiology

    Join us as the RLI Celebrates the ACR Centennial with two very special episodes featuring two panels of radiology leaders representing different career stages and perspectives. In this second episode, host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, talks with four radiologists all within the first 10 years...

  20. Taking the Lead Episode 58: Centennial Perspectives: Five Experienced Radiology Leaders Share Their Perspectives on Radiology’s Evolution and the Opportunities and Threats Ahead

    Join us as the RLI Celebrates the ACR Centennial with two very special episodes featuring two panels of radiology leaders representing different career stages and perspectives. In this first episode, host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, discusses the evolution of the field of radiology with five...

  21. Taking the Lead Episode 57: William R. Brody, MD, PhD: A Prolific Leader

    In this episode, host, Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, talks with William R. Brody, MD, PhD, Professor and President Emeritus at The Johns Hopkins University and the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. ********** RLI Taking the Lead listeners can save 12% on the 2023 RLI Summit, taking place...

  22. Taking the Lead Episode 56: Yoshimi Anzai, MD, FACR: Leading with Joy

    In this episode, host, Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, talks with Yoshimi Anzai, MD, MPH, Professor of Radiology, co-director of Women in Health, Medicine, and Sciences and Director of Value and Safety for Enterprise Imaging at the University of Utah.

  23. Taking the Lead Episode 55: James A. Brink, MD, FACR: Leading with Empathy

    In this episode, host, Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, talks with James A. Brink, MD, FACR, Radiologist-in-Chief at the Massachusetts General Hospital, Chair of Radiology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Chief of Enterprise Radiology at the Mass General Brigham Health System, and the Juan M.…

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  24. Taking the Lead Episode 54: Lauren P. Nicola, MD: An Indispensable Leader

    In this episode, host, Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, talks with Lauren Parks Nicola, MD, Chief Executive Officer of Triad Radiology Associates in Winston Salem, NC, Chair of Radiology at Forsyth Medical Center, and Chief Medical Officer of Strategic Radiology’s Patient Safety Organization (PSO).

  25. Taking the Lead 53: Gabriel P. Krestin, MD, PhD, FACR, FRCR: Leading Globally

    In this episode, host, Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, talks with Dr. Gabriel Krestin, emeritus Professor of Radiology at Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Dr. Krestin served as professor and chair of the Department of Radiology at Erasmus University Medical Center...

  26. Taking the Lead 52: Jonathan B. Kruskal, MD, PhD, FSAR, FACR: Leading With Quality

    Join host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, as he talks with Jonathan B. Kruskal, MD, PhD, FSAR, FACR, current Chair of the Department of Radiology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston and Professor of Radiology at Harvard Medical School.

  27. Taking the Lead 51: Jacqueline A. Bello, MD, FACR: Leading with Trust

    Join host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, as he talks with Jacqueline A. Bello, MD, FACR, Director of Neuroradiology at Montefiore, Professor of Radiology and Neurosurgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Chair of the Board of Chancellors of the American College of Radiology (ACR).

  28. Taking the Lead 50: Charles D. Williams, MD, FACR, FAAP: Leading from the Heart

    In this very special episode, host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR talks with Charles D. Williams, MD, FACR, FAAP, past president of Radiology Associates of Tallahassee and member of the practice for 48 years. A pediatric radiologist by training, Dr. Williams has been tremendously active in...

  29. Taking the Lead 49: Kurt Schoppe, MD: A Next Generation Leader

    Join host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR as he talks with Kurt A. Schoppe, MD, President Elect of Radiology Associates of North Texas, a practice with more than 200 radiologists in Fort Worth, Texas. He also serves locally as Radiology Department Chair at John Peter Smith Hospital, Chairman of the...

  30. Taking the Lead 48: Cynthia S. Sherry, MD, FACR, FACPE, MMM, CPE: Taking the Lead

    Don't pick your leadership roles to fill your CV, pick them based on what motivates you and what lights the fire in your belly. Stay true to the values that brought you into the medical field in the first place - a little bit of altruism, putting patients first and integrity.

  31. Taking the Lead 47: Peter B. Angood, MD, FRCS(C), FACS, MCCM, FAAPL(Hon): Leading Leaders

    Recognize opportunities as they present themselves and don't be scared to jump in. You might experience failure from time to time, but most of the time it's a pretty exciting journey.

  32. Taking the Lead 46: Jocelyn D. Chertoff, MD, MS, FACR: Leading With Morality, Ethics and Responsibility

    Raised in New York City surrounded by three generations of family including her rabbi grandfather, uncle and father, it is no surprise this month’s guest, Jocelyn D. Chertoff, MD, MS, FACR, Chair of the Department of Radiology and Vice President of the Regional Radiology Service Line at Dartmouth...

  33. Taking the Lead Episode 45: Richard Duszak Jr., MD, FACR: Leading Health Policy and Practice

    Think outside the box. Don’t just accept conventional wisdom. Ask good questions. Find good mentors and sponsors to help you navigate your career. Figure out your intrinsic motivator. These are just some of the nuggets of advice shared by this month’s RLI podcast guest, Richard Duszak, Jr., MD,...

  34. Taking the Lead Episode 44: Robert T. Still, FRBMA: It’s the Little Things That Count

    In this episode, host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, talks with Robert T. Still, FRBMA, who since 2017, has served as Executive Director of the Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA). For 22 years, Bob was Practice Manager of Lancaster Radiology Associates, a 30-physician medical…

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  35. Taking the Lead Episode 43: Nicole B. Saphier, MD: Leading with Grit

    Raised in Scottsdale, AZ by her father, an attorney, and her mother, a licensed counselor who works with children victims of abuse, Nicole B. Saphier, MD, Assistant Professor at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Weill Cornell Medical College and the Director of Breast Imaging at Memorial...

  36. Taking the Lead Episode 42: Robert I. Grossman, MD: Leading Healthcare

    Join host, Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, as he speaks with Robert I Grossman, MD, who since 2007, has been chief executive officer of NYU Langone Health and dean of NYU School of Medicine, which was renamed in his honor in 2019 as NYU Grossman School of Medicine.

  37. Taking the Lead Episode 41: Alexander M. Norbash, MD, MS, FACR: Leading With Adventure

    What do you do when your high school aptitude test suggests a career as a short-order cook or airplane pilot? You go on to earn your medical degree from the University of Missouri‐Kansas City 6 year BA/MD program, complete your radiology residency at St. Francis Medical Center and the University…

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  38. Taking the Lead Episode 40: Sarah S. Donaldson, MD, FACR: Leading with 110%

    In this episode, Sarah S. Donaldson, MD, FACR, the Catharine and Howard Avery Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine and Director of the Mentoring Program in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Stanford, shares her leadership journey from candy striper to international authority…

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  39. Taking the Lead Episode 39: Frank J. Lexa, MD, MBA, FACR: Leading at the Intersection of Healthcare and Business

    In this episode, Frank J. Lexa, MD, MBA, FACR, academic neuroradiologist, author and Professor and Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh, shares his cross-coast and international leadership journey with host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR. After completing his…

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  40. Taking the Lead Episode 38: Howard B. Fleishon, MD, MMM, FACR: Leading the Radiology Community

    In this episode, host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, talks with Howard Fleishon, MD, MMM, FACR, Associate Professor at the Emory School of Medicine and chair of the board of chancellors of the American College of Radiology. An Arizonian most of his professional career, Dr. Fleishon was a partner…

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  41. Taking the Lead 37: Dana H. Smetherman, MD, MPH, MBA, FACR: Leading Through Crisis

    In this episode, Dana Smetherman, MD, MPH, MBA, FACR, a native of New Orleans and breast imager, shares her leadership journey from earning her undergraduate degree in biology from Harvard College and receiving both her MD and MPH from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans to her...

  42. Taking the Lead 36: Reed A. Omary, MD, MS, FACR: A Leader Who Really Cares

    July 29, 2021 In this episode, Reed A. Omary, MD, MS, FACR, the Carol D. and Henry P. Pendergrass Professor and Chair of the Department of Radiology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) in Nashville, Tennessee, shares his journey from immigrating to the United States from Damascus…

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  43. Taking the Lead Episode 35: Brent Wagner, MD, MBA: Leaving Things Better

    In this episode, Brent Wagner, MD, MBA, shares his leadership journey from the Philadelphia suburbs to his current role as Executive Director of the American Board of Radiology (ABR) in Tucson, AZ.

  44. Taking the Lead Episode 34: Amy K. Patel, MD: Leading for Access

    What does the WWE, the Kansas City Chiefs and voice lessons have to do with being a radiology leader? Join host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, and guest Amy K. Patel, MD, medical director for women's imaging at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, Missouri and assistant professor of radiology at the...

  45. Taking the Lead Episode 33: Lawrence R. Muroff, MD, FACR: Leading for a Bright Future

    April 23, 2021 Join host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, and guest Lawrence R. Muroff, MD, FACR, immediate past CEO & President of Imaging Consultants, Inc., Adjunct Clinical Professor of Radiology at both the University of Florida and the University of South Florida Colleges of Medicine, and...

  46. Taking the Lead Episode 32: Ruth C. Carlos, MD, MS, FACR: Leading from Her Happy Place

    March 19, 2021 In this episode, host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, and guest Ruth Carlos, MD, MS, FACR, professor of radiology and the assistant chair for clinical research at the University of Michigan, discuss Dr. Carlos’ serendipitous journey from the Philippines as a pre-teen to the United...

  47. Taking the Lead 31: James P. Borgstede, MD, FACR: Leading with Impact

    February 18, 2021 Join us for an inspirational conversation with James P. Borgstede, MD, FACR, professor and vice chairman of radiology at the University of Colorado, as he shares his remarkable journey from paper boy in Edwardsville, IL (which financed the purchase of an engagement ring!) to his...

  48. Taking the Lead 30: Giles W. Boland, MD, FACR: Leading Innovation

    January 21, 2021 In this episode, host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, and guest Giles W. Boland MD, FACR, discuss Dr. Boland’s fascinating, multi-continental, non-traditional journey from his early days in Scotland and South Africa, to completing medical school and residency in London, to his...

  49. Taking the Lead 29: Cheri L. Canon, MD, FACR, FAAWR, FSAR: Leading with Passion

    December 17, 2020 In this episode, host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, talks with Cheri L. Canon, MD, FACR, FAAWR, Professor and Witten-Stanley Endowed Chair of Radiology at the UAB School of Medicine, member of the UAB Medicine Joint Operating Leadership Council, current President of the Society...

  50. Taking the Lead 28: Ezequiel “Zeke” Silva III, MD, FACR, FSIR, FRBMA, RCC: Leading by Example

    November 19, 2020 In this episode, Ezequiel “Zeke” Silva III, MD, FACR, member of the board of directors and interventional radiologist at South Texas Radiology Group in San Antonio, TX, shares his journey from medical school and residency at Baylor College of Medicine to his recent appointment…

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With RLI’s newest podcast, “Taking the Lead,” the University of Arizona’s Geoff Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, explores varied aspects of healthcare leadership through interviews with the radiologists and thought leaders who are shaping the future of health care across a spectrum of clinical environments and organizations. Subscribe FREE today to access newly released episodes instantly.

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