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A widely sought after speaker, Cohen has lectured at more than 60 hospitals and medical schools across the country on topics including pediatric radiology, fetal ultrasound, and adolescent gynecologic ultrasound. His outstanding achievements and dedication to improving radiology practice have also been recognized by his peers: he was made a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics in 1984, the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine in 1988, the American College of Radiology in 1992, and the Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound of 1993. He is also a member of and has served on a number of committees in the American Roentgen Ray Society, Radiological Society of North America, Society for Pediatric Radiology, and Association for University Radiologists.

Having trained more than 20 radiology fellows over the past two decades, Cohen’s dedication to educational excellence is evident. He earned his medical degree from the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center where he also completed his residency, and went on to pursue a fellowship in pediatric radiology at the National Medical center in Washington, DC.

CPI Assistant Subspecialty Editorial Reviewers 2009-2011:
Jayne Bernier, MD, breast; Joshua A. Becker, MD, genitourinary tract; Elaine S. Gould, MD, musculoskeletal; Jeffrey S. Klein, MD, chest; Eric Hutchins, MD, nuclear medicine; Chandrea D. Smothers, MD, pediatrics; Randall L. Scott, MD, FACR, gastrointestinal tract; Richard Shlansky-Goldberg, MD, vascular and interventional; Asim Choudhri, MD, pediatric neuroradiology; Donald Price, MD, neuroradiology; Richard Semelka, MD, body MRI; and Sheila Sheth, MD and Donald Emerson, MD, ultrasonography.

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Martin’s published research is extensive and focuses on innovations developing and examining safe, noninvasive ways to characterize and detect diseases of the liver, pancreas, kidneys, bowel, chest and vascular systems using MRI. He has authored over 80 peer-reviewed manuscripts, two textbooks, several book chapters, and has been selected to deliver more than 100 lectures and seminars at educational institutions and scientific meetings nationwide and abroad. His research is supported by a mixture of industry and competitive grants.

Martin is a manuscript reviewer for several medical journals, including the American Journal of Roentgenology, Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, The Lancet, Cancer, RadioGraphics and Magnetic Resonance in Medicine. Martin has served as a guest editor for the MRI Clinics of North America, and is an Associate Editor for the Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, book reviews. He is also active in several professional medical societies including the American College of Radiology, American Roentgen Ray Society, Radiological Society of North America,  International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, and is a Fellow of the Society of Computed Body Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Martin is the Director of the ACR Body MRI Course at the ACR Education Center in Reston, VA, where he assists radiologists in improving upon their current skill sets in body MRI, and has served as the course coordinator and Chairman of the ACR Annual Body MRI Update course since 2006.

Martin received his medical degree and PhD from the University of Toronto, where he also completed his internship and residency in radiology, followed by a fellowship in body imaging. Martin’s PhD was obtained in 1991 and his research was conducted at the Biomedical-Physics Institute, Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto, Canada. He also pursued an additional fellowship in Body MRI from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, in 2000.

CPI Body MRI 2011 Panel Members:
Ersan Altun, MD; Bobby Kalb, MD; Rafael Azevedo, MD; Aytekin Oto, MD; and Evan S. Siegelman, MD

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Evers earned her bachelor’s degree from Wellesley College and medical degree from New York University. After completing her internship in internal medicine at the University of Connecticut Affiliated Hospitals and radiology residency at the Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania, where she was appointed Chief Resident, Evers went on to pursue a fellowship in Gastrointestinal Radiology at the Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania.

She is the author of more than 30 articles, books, and scientific abstracts and exhibits with publications in American Journal of Roentgenology, Radiology, International Journal of Oncology, and Cancer. She has lectured widely since 1990, and has presented material at hospitals and medical schools as well as professional society meetings such as the American Roentgen Ray Society Annual Meeting and the Radiological Society of North American Annual Meeting.

She is a reviewer for the AJR, Cancer Investigation, New England Journal of Medicine, Cancer, and is a reviewer and Deputy Editor for breast for Academic Radiology. She is a film reviewer for the ACR Mammography Accreditation Program and serves on the advisory committee, and has served on the Department of Defense Breast Cancer Programmatic Review Panel. Furthermore, Evers is a co-investigator on two grants for research into breast density from the American Institute of Cancer Research.

CPI Breast Radiology 2011 Panel Members:
Dina F. Caroline, MD, PhD, FACR; Shadie S. Majidi, MD; B. Michele McCorvey, MD; Cliff Bernstein, MD; and Wei-Tse Yang, MD

CPI Breast Radiology 2010 Panel Members:
Dina Caroline, MD, PhD, FACR; Shadie S. Majidi, MD; B. Michele McCorvey, MD; Susan P. Weinstein, MD; Cliff Bernstein, MD; Paul Ryan Fisher, MD; and Ruby O. Meierotto, MD

CPI Breast Radiology 2009 Panel Members:
Dina Caroline, MD, PhD, FACR; Shadie S. Majidi, MD; B. Michele McCorvey, MD; and Susan P. Weinstein, MD

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At The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Marom currently serves on several institutional committees, including the quality assurance chest section. Over the past decade, she has participated in over 25 research projects, eleven of which she was the principal investigator.

Marom is active in several professional societies, including the American College of Radiology, American Roentgen Ray Society, Radiological Society of North America, the Society of Thoracic Radiology, and the International Association for the study of Lung Cancer. She is also a founding member of the International Thymic Malignancy Interest Group (ITMIG). The ITMIG was created to help with the treatment and understanding of thymomas and thymic carcinomas. The organization is focused on patient advocacy and the promotion of research.

To her credit, Marom has contributed over 50 articles to peer-reviewed journals such as Radiology and the American Journal of Roentgenology. One of her publications was voted as one of the top ten published in infectious diseases in 2008 by the Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. In addition, she currently serves as a reviewer for four trade journals including the AJR.

CPI Chest Radiology 2011 Panel Members:
Melissa L. Rosado de Christenson, MD, FACR; Janet E. Durick, MD; Gregory W. Gladish, MD; Laura E. Heyneman, MD; Mark S. Parker, MD; Sumit K. Seth, MD; Shawn D. Teague, MD; Lacey Washington, MD; and Patricia M. de Groot, MD

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In 1995, Buetow left the Navy and became an assistant professor of radiology at Michigan State University. While there, he developed an interest in abdominal imaging and served as head of the protocol committees for ultrasound and CT.  In 1999, Buetow left MSU as an assistant professor and became a staff radiologist for Lansing Radiology Associates and Sparrow Health System in East Lansing, MI. From 1999-2007 he served as medical director for the department of ultrasound at Sparrow Hospital.

Buetow is a member of seven professional societies including the American College of Radiology, the American Roentgen Ray Society, the American Society of Emergency Radiology, and the Radiological Society of North America. He has presented at 12 different radiological meetings and medical institutions across the US and has contributed over ten articles to various radiology trade publications.

CPI Gastrointestinal Tract Radiology 2009 Panel Members:
Peter C. Buetow, MD; Stephen J. Buetow, MD; Barak Friedman, MD; Kelly D. Ludema, DO; and Ayetkin Oto, MD

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Over the past 15 years, Dogra has published more than 100 peer-reviewed, scientific articles in journals such as the Journal of Clinical Ultrasound, American Journal of Neuroradiology, Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine, and American Journal of Roentgenology. He has served as invited guest editor, manuscript reviewer and served on the editorial boards of several medical journals in addition to publishing seven books and contributing to nearly 20 book chapters.

A widely sought-after speaker, Dogra has presented many lectures and scientific exhibits on relevant radiology topics around the world. He has been invited to speak at several major national and international radiology meetings including the Radiological Society of North America’s annual meeting and the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine’s Annual Convention, European Society of Uroradiology, and World Federation of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology, among others. He has received several grants for his ongoing research and holds three patents.

Dogra earned his medical degree from Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research in India, completed his diagnostic radiology residency at the State University of New York at Buffalo, and cross-sectional imaging fellowship at Strong Memorial Hospital at the University of Rochester. He has received numerous awards for his work, including his dedication to continuing education, and has earned fellowship in Society of Uroradiology, European Society of Uroradiology, American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, and Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound. Most recently he was awarded honorary membership into the Turkish Society of Radiology and the Turkish Society of Ultrasound while on sabbatical in the country for just six months. Dogra, while teaching and lecturing at Hacettepe University in Ankara, was presented this honorary membership at the 2009 Annual Convention in Antalya. The Society cited his contributions to the advancement of radiology and ultrasound in Turkey. This marks the very first time that, in its 86 years of existence, the Society has ever conferred this honor to a radiologist.

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With his natural penchant for education, Amendola has been a Professor of Radiology at the University of Michigan, the University of Pennsylvania and more recently at the Medical College of Virginia and at the University of Miami. An extensive lecturer, Amendola has presented on a variety of topics in the United States, Venezuela, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, Guatemala, Panama, Ecuador, Peru, Germany, Italy, Spain, Israel and his native Uruguay. Over the past five years, he has served as the Principal Investigator for more than 10 research studies, including those with the American College of Radiology Imaging Network™.

Amendola is has received numerous awards for teaching and has been honored as a fellow in the American College of Radiology, the American Academy of Angiology, and the Society of Uroradiology. He received his medical degree from the University of the Republic in Uruguay, and completed his residency and fellowship at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA.

CPI Genitourinary Tract Radiology 2010 Panel Members:
Beatrice L. Madrazo, MD, FACR, Co-Chair; Eduard Ghersin, MD; S. Zafar H. Jafri, MD, FACR; Sabrina Mahboob, MD; Rosaleen B. Parsons, MD, FACR; Marilyn J. Siegel, MD, FACR; and Jaime Tisnado, MD, FACR

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A notable speaker in the radiology community, Davis has been invited to and has spoken at over 50 meetings internationally and nationally. He has also attended six visiting professorships at various Universities and Colleges across the US. Having done a substantial amount of research, Davis has over 15 journal articles to his credit and a number of scientific presentations and exhibits.

Davis is a member of seven professional organizations; including the American College of Radiology, American Roentgen Ray Society, Radiological Society of North America, and is a founding member of the Society of Academic Bone Radiologists. He has received three magna cum laude, three cum laude, and two certificates of merit for educational poster exhibits, all from the RSNA.

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Throughout her career, Bancroft has participated in many musculoskeletal educational activities. She has developed curriculums/courses, taught, and served as a mentor. In 2003, she received the teacher of the year award from the Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville.

Bancroft has presented both internationally and nationally. In 2009, she embarked on a 12-day trip to Bolivia, where she spent time giving presentations and teaching intensive seminars to members of the Bolivian radiology societies and hospital radiology departments. She has participated in multiple invited lectures and visiting professorships in both the US and Canada. She will be a part of the American Roentgen Ray’s inaugural global initiative to Korea in October, 2010.

Bancroft belongs to several professional societies, including the American College of Radiology, the American Roentgen Ray Society, the Radiological Society of North America, the International Skeletal Society and Society of Skeletal Radiology. She received multiple Cum Laude and Awards of Merit from the RSNA for scientific and educational presentations.

CPI Musculoskeletal Radiology 2010 Panel Members:
Kirkland W. Davis, MD, Co-Chair; Joseph Craig, MD; Kenneth S Lee, MD; William B. Morrison, MD; Johnny U.V. Monu, MD; Jeffrey J. Peterson, MD; Michael L. Richardson, MD; Catherine C. Roberts, MD; Margaret A. Stull, MD; Hilary R. Umans, MD

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To date, Beauchamp has been a member of numerous professional societies and has served on several committees. He is currently a member of the American College of Radiology serving on the board of chancellors; the American Roentgen Ray Society, serving on the executive council; a senior member of the American Society of Neuroradiology; a member of the Association of University Radiologists Board of Directors, serving on the board of directors; serves on the board of the Society for Chairs of Academic Radiology Departments (SCARD); and is chair of the Coalition for Imaging and Bioengineering Research. Previously, Beauchamp served as chair of the Radiology Research Alliance.

A well-known, highly respected neuroradiologist, Beauchamp has received several notable honors and awards throughout his career. In 1998, he received the ARRS scholarship and three times he was awarded the outstanding faculty teaching award in radiology at Johns Hopkins. He has also received two certificates of merit from the RSNA.

Beauchamp’s background includes extensive research in the area of neuroradiology. He has served as the principle investigator for nine studies with an emphasis on stroke and dementia. He also has a patent for the computer-aided processing and analysis for stroke in neuroimages.

To his credit, Beauchamp has contributed over 80 articles to various peer-reviewed journals and over 20 manuscripts and book chapters to several non-peer reviewed publications. He co-edited a book entitled Radiology Business Practice: How to Succeed. He has presented at over 80 invited meetings and symposia and continues to make his mark within the radiology community with his superior expertise and passion for education.

CPI Neuroradiology 2011 Panel Members:
Robert B. Carr, MD and Sung E. LoGerfo, MD

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CPI Nuclear Radiology 2010 Panel Members:
Don C. Yoo, MD; Marie Lee, MD, FACR; Esma Akin, MD; Eric B. Hutchins, MD; Stephanie P.F. Yen, MD; Terrence Z. Wong, MD, PhD; and Alan H. Siegel, MD

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Caré received her undergraduate and medical degree from Creighton University in Omaha, NE. She completed her residency in diagnostic radiology at the University of Cincinnati, University Hospital, and received her board certification from the American Board of Radiology in 1997.

An active member of the pediatric radiology community, Caré is a member of the American Society of Neuroradiology, the Society of Pediatric Radiology and the American Society of Pediatric Neuroradiology.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time in her yard and garden. If she could choose another job in life besides radiology, Caré said she would open up her own garden and landscape business.

CPI Pediatric Neuroradiology 2011 Panel Members:
Blaise V. Jones, MD; Nadja Kadom, MD; Beth M. Kline-Fath, MD; and Marcia Komlos, MD

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Schlesinger began giving lectures on pediatric radiology in 1985 and has since made more than 100 presentations at universities and scientific meetings nationwide. He has authored more than 60 papers in peer-reviewed journals such as Radiology, Pediatric Radiology, Military Medicine, Journal of Urology and American Journal of Roentgenology. Furthermore, he has presented 18 exhibits and 40 papers at scientific meetings on a variety of topics related to pediatric radiology.

Schlesinger holds memberships with more than 20 professional medical societies in addition to the American College of Radiology. His expertise in pediatric radiology has earned such prestigious positions as past president of the Southern Pediatric Radiologic Society, chair of the Committee on Education and Training of the Society for Pediatric Radiology, reviewer of Pediatric Radiology, and member of the Board of Directors of the Society for Pediatric Radiology, among others.

CPI Pediatric Radiology 2010 Panel Members:
Sara J. Abramson, MD, FACR; Harris L. Cohen, MD, FACR; James E. Crowe, MD; Eric N. Faerber, MD, FACR; Kate A. Feinstein, MD FACR; Marta Hernanz-Schulman, MD, FACR; Harriet Paltiel, MD; Anita Price, MD, FACR; and Janet Reid, MD

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Her dedication to continuing education and training extends far beyond the classroom: she has published more than 50 peer-reviewed scientific articles in journals such as Radiology, American Journal of Roentgenology, and Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine, as well as 15 book chapters. Furthermore, she has made more than 60 scientific presentations at the annual meetings of the Radiological Society of North America, the American Roentgen Ray Society, the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, the Association of the University Radiologists and the American Society of Cytopathology, on topics including academic radiology, ultrasonography and oncologic imaging applications.

Sheth’s talent has been decidedly recognized by the radiology profession. She was honored as a fellow of the Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound in 2008 and the ACR in 2009, and has been appointed to various committees for professional medical societies, including the ACR Radiology Resident In-Training Examination.

Sheth earned her medical degree from Centre Hospitalo-Universitaire Necker-Enfants Malades Universite de Paris V, and went on to complete two internships at the University of Manitoba Affiliated Hospitals ─ a rotating internship and a pediatric internship. Her training concluded in Baltimore, MD, where she was a radiology resident at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore and completed a fellowship at Johns Hopkins in body imaging.

CPI Ultrasonography 2011 Panel Members:
Laurence Needleman, MD, FACR; Harriet J. Paltiel, MD; Mindy M. Horrow, MD, FACR; Jill E. Langer, MD; Susan L. Voci, MD; and Clifford S. Levi, MD

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Dr. Capusten is a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan Medical School, and completed a radiology residency at McGill University. She is a member of the American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North American, Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound, American Association for Women Radiologists, Canadian Medical Association and American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine. As a member of the Alberta College of Physicians and Surgeons Diagnostic Imaging Committee, she assisted in drafting the practice assessment process and ultrasound guidelines.

Additionally, Dr. Capusten has organized the biannual "Ultrasound in the Rockies" meeting for the past 20 years as well as the first Best Practice Workshop (Royal College designation). An award has been named after her by the Alberta Diagnostic Sonographers.

CPI Ultrasonography 2009 Panel Members: 
Harris L. Cohen, MD, FACR; Sheila Sheth MD, FACR; Walter B. Goff, II, DO, FACR; John D. Gorman, MD; and Douglas Wooster, MD

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Since 1996, Siskin has been an active member of the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR). He has served as editor of the SIR newsletter, co-chairman of the economics committee, and editor of the SIR coding guide. In previous years, Siskin has served as a coordinator of several workshops and categorical courses at the SIR’s annual meetings and was recently asked to serve on the SIR annual meeting committee for the next four years. Aside from the SIR, Siskin is also an active member of the American College of Radiology, the Radiological Society of North America and the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Society of Europe.

Siskin has presented and published extensively in the area of gynecologic interventions. Thieme Medical Publishers released the first edition of his textbook entitled Women’s Health and Interventional Radiology in 2009. Siskin also has 95 invited lectures to his credit.

CPI Vascular and Interventional Radiology 2011 Panel Members:
Sandeep Bagla, MD; Allen Herr, MD; Eric Reiner, DO; Brian S. Funaki, MD; and Christopher O. Hampson, MD

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