Radiology Leadership Institute

RLI Taking the Lead Podcast

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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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Jun 25, 2026

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Taking the Lead 26: Katherine P. Andriole, PhD, FSIIM: A True Trailblazer 20.08.2020

August 20, 2020 In this episode, Katherine P. Andriole, Ph. D., FSIIM, Associate Professor of Radiology at Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the Director of Research Strategy and Operations at the MGH & BWH Center for Clinical Data Science (CCDS), discusses her early years in Connecticut as a competitive swimmer and distance runner and her journey to receiving the inaugural...

Taking the Lead 25: Stephen Swensen, MD, MMM, FACR: Empowering People to Flourish 23.07.2020

July 23, 2020 Join us for an inspiring conversation with Stephen Swensen, MD, who for three decades served patients at the Mayo Clinic in a variety of roles including Director for Leadership and Organization Development, Chief Quality Officer, and Department Chair. During his tenure he led numerous significant efforts such as the Professional Burnout Initiative, the Quality Academy and the Value C...

Taking the Lead 24: New York Stories: Leading through COVID-19: Part 4, The Financial Impact and Looking to the Future 11.06.2020

June 11, 2020 In Episode 24, New York Stories: Leading through COVID-19 Part 4: The Financial Impact and Looking to the Future, the conversation turns to thoughts on the various impacts of the crisis the leaders are managing and their thoughts on recovery

Taking the Lead 23: New York Stories: Leading through COVID-19 Part 3: Collaboration, Innovation and Maintaining Wellness 04.06.2020

June 4, 2020 In Episode 23, New York Stories: Leading through COVID-19 Part 3: Collaboration, Innovation and Maintaining Wellness, you will learn about some of the innovations that have come about because of the crisis and how the leaders have worked to cultivate wellness and show appreciation with their teams.

Taking the Lead 22: New York Stories: Leading through COVID-19: Part 2, The Importance of Communication and Managing through Change 28.05.2020

May 28, 2020 In this very special series, host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, talks with four radiology leaders from New York who share their stories of leadership in the early days of COVID-19. Join us for a very timely conversation full of insights and ideas for your own leadership journey. The Importance of Communication and Managing through Change, you will learn how these leaders prioritized...

Taking the Lead 21: New York Stories: Leading through COVID-19: Part 1, The Early Day 21.05.2020

In Episode 21, New York Stories: Leading through COVID-19 Part 1: The Early Days, the leaders recall how their leadership was tested and the first steps they took as the crisis unfolded.

Taking the Lead 20: Pek-Lan Khong, MBBS, MD, FRCR: A Humble Leader 23.04.2020

April 23, 2020 In this episode, Pek-Lan Khong, MBBS, MD, FRCR, clinical professor and head of the Department of Diagnostic Radiology at the University of Hong Kong, discusses her early years growing up in Singapore, her first experiences as a leader, and what led her to choose radiology training at the University of Hong Kong. She shares her journey from faculty, to assistant Dean for External Aff...

Taking the Lead 19: Bruce J. Hillman, MD, FACR: A Renaissance Leader 19.03.2020

March 19, 2020 In this episode, Bruce J. Hillman, MD, FACR, founding editor of both Academic Radiology and the Journal of the American College of Radiology (JACR), discusses his early days in Miami, how he developed a strong work ethic and the important role that mentors and sponsors have played in his decisions and ultimately his success. He recounts his journey from med school and fellowship to...

Taking the Lead 18: Theresa C. McLoud, MD, FACR: Leading the Way 20.02.2020

February 20, 2020 In this episode, Theresa C. McLoud, MD, FACR, Vice Chair for Education and radiology residency program director at Massachusetts General Hospital, discusses her trailblazing journey from Boston to medical school at McGill University, and then to being the first woman appointed to serve as section chief in the department of radiology at MGH and to hold the rank of full professor a...

Taking the Lead 17: Daniel J. Mollura, MD: Leading by Serving the Underserved 23.01.2020

January 23, 2020 In this episode, Dan Mollura, MD, Founder and CEO of RAD-AID International, shares his journey from Wall Street to Johns Hopkins Radiology and NIH Radiology, culminating in his founding of RAD-AID, a global health nonprofit for radiology capacity-building in medically underserved communities throughout the world. Dan talks about how his very first experiences working in internatio...

Taking the Lead 16: Elias Zerhouni, MD, FACR: Leading History 18.12.2019

December 19, 2019 In this episode, Elias Zerhouni, MD, shares his journey from a small village in Algeria to being appointed by President George W. Bush in 2002 to serve as the 15th director of the NIH. You will learn how he came to the United States as a radiology resident at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (barely able to speak English), rose to chief resident and later joined the fa...

Taking the Lead 15: Valerie P. Jackson, MD, FACR: Getting Involved 21.11.2019

November 21, 2019 In this episode, Valerie P. Jackson, MD, executive director of the American Board of Radiology (ABR) and president of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) discusses her how her passion for breast imaging led to her serving in numerous leadership positions with national organizations including the ACR, SBI, SCARD and her current roles at the ABR and RSNA. She shares ho...

Taking the Lead 14: Sanjay K. Shetty, MD, MBA, FACR: Listening, Learning and Leading 17.10.2019

October 17, 2019 In this episode, Sanjay Shetty, MD, MBA, FACR, Executive Vice President for Corporate and Business Development at Steward Health Care, discusses his rise to physician executive at the largest privately held, physician-led health care network in the United States. He shares how his family, early leadership experiences in school, and his decision to pursue an MBA and secure a role o...

Taking the Lead 13: Hedvig Hricak, MD, PhD, FACR: Leadership is a Choice – the Decision is Yours 19.09.2019

September 19, 2019 In this episode, Hedvig Hricak, MD, PhD, FACR, Chair of the Department of Radiology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and past president of RSNA shares her inspirational leadership story as well as what motivated her to create the Women in Focus initiative as part of the 2019 European Congress of Radiology (ECR). In her very special conversation with Geraldine McGinty, M...

Taking the Lead 12: Rasu B. Shrestha, MD, MBA: The Making of a Leader 15.08.2019

August 15, 2019 In this episode, Rasu B. Shrestha, MD, MBA, Chief Strategy Officer and executive vice president of Atrium Health, shares his leadership journey from clinical practice to informatics to business. He discusses what it was like growing up in Kathmandu, Nepal, his medical training at CCS University in India followed by residency and fellowship at the University of London and why he dec...

Taking the Lead 11: Carolyn C. Meltzer, MD, FACR: Leading to Serve 18.07.2019

Carolyn C. Meltzer, MD, FACR, Professor and Chair of Radiology and Executive Associate Dean for Faculty Academic Advancement, Leadership & Inclusion at the Emory University School of Medicine shares her leadership journey from her days at the University of Pittsburgh as medical director of their PET center, chief of neuroradiology and vice chair of research, to her current time at Emory where amon...

Taking the Lead 10: Ricardo C. Cury, MD, FACR: Leading with Vision 13.06.2019

Ricardo C. Cury, MD, FACR, FAHA, FSCCT, FACC, chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Radiology Associates of South Florida in Miami and the Chief Medical Officer of Mednax Radiology Solutions discusses his journey from medical school in Brazil to his current role where he is responsible for leading over 800 radiologists. He talks about what led to his first leadership position at MGH, how he navi...

Taking the Lead 9: James H. Thrall, MD, FACR: Leading with Integrity 16.05.2019

James H. Thrall, MD, FACR, Chair Emeritus of the Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Juan M. Taveras Distinguished Professor of Radiology, Harvard Medical School and former chair of the American College of Radiology’s Board of Chancellors discusses his experience in medical school at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, his groundbreaking digital transformation efforts at...

Taking the Lead 8: Geraldine B. McGinty, MD, MBA, FACR: Leading with Mindfulness and Inclusiveness 17.04.2019

Geraldine B. McGinty, MD, MBA, FACR, Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Contracting Officer for the Weill Cornell Physician Organization and current chair of the American College of Radiology’s Board of Chancellors, shares her journey from medical school in Ireland, residency at the University of Pittsburgh and the leadership opportunity at Montefiore Medical Center that put her on her leadership pa...

Taking the Lead 7: Arl Van Moore, MD, FACR: Leading to Make a Difference 21.03.2019

Dr. Van Moore, CEO of Strategic Radiology and past president of both Charlotte Radiology and the ACR, talks about his formative experiences as a nuclear engineer in the U.S. Naval Submarine Service, his perspectives on leadership in the military versus as a radiology practice president and his commitment to being an advocate for practices to remain independent. He talks about the importance of bui...

Taking the Lead 6: Norman Beauchamp, Jr., MD, MHS: Leading with Compassion and Intention 14.02.2019

Dr. Norman Beauchamp, Dean of Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and Associate Provost and Assistant Vice President for Health Affairs at Michigan State University, talks about his time as Vice Chairman of the Johns Hopkins Department of Radiology and later, his appointment as Chair of Radiology at the University of Washington in Seattle at the age of 38.  He discusses how goal se...

Taking the Lead 5: Catherine Everett, MD, MBA, FACR: Leading with Authenticity 18.01.2019

Join us for an engaging conversation with Catherine Everett, MD, MBA, FACR, President and managing partner of Coastal Radiology Associates, PLLC.  From her early years growing up on a tobacco farm in Eastern North Carolina to earning an MBA from the Yale School of Management to leading her practice through a recent acquisition, Catherine shares how her work ethic, love for the profession, common-s...

Taking the Lead 4: Jonathan S. Lewin: Leading Healthcare Transformation through Empowerment, Culture and Strategic Clarity 21.12.2018

December 20, 2018 Join us for an insightful conversation with Jonathan S. Lewin, MD, FACR, Executive Vice President for Health Affairs, Emory University; Executive Director, Woodruff Health Sciences Center and President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board for Emory Healthcare. During this podcast, Dr. Lewin shares how his early work experiences and mentors have influenced his approach to leadership, t...

Taking the Lead 3 (Part 2): Jonathan Breslau, MD, FACR: Trading Ninety Years of Independence for Employment 20.11.2018

Join us for part 2 of our fascinating conversation with Jonathan Breslau, MD, FACR, Chief of Sutter Imaging, to learn how he helped navigate the transition from independence to employment for Radiological Associates of Sacramento (RAS) and all the twists and turns along the way.

Taking the Lead 3 (Part 1): Jonathan Breslau, MD, FACR: Trading Ninety Years of Independence for Employment 19.11.2018

Join us for a fascinating conversation with Dr. Jonathan Breslau, Chief of Sutter Imaging, to learn how he helped navigate the transition from independence to employment for Radiological Associates of Sacramento (RAS) and all the twists and turns along the way.

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