Brent Savoie to Join Navvis Health as Chief Performance Executive

The Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is proud to announce that Brent Savoie, MD, JD, will be stepping into a new role as Chief Performance Executive at Navvis Healthcare, effective April 2023.

Wellington Pham Elected as American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow

VUMC Radiology is proud to share that Professor of Radiology and Radiological Sciences and Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Wellington Pham, PhD, has been named as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).“I am so honored and humbled to be elected as a Fellow of AAAS,” Dr. Pham said. “I look forward to the opportunity to work with my colleagues to fulfill AAAS’ mission and to work for the advancement of science and technology.”

James Gregory 'Greg' Terry, M.S.

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Gregory
Terry
Assistant in Radiology & Radiological Sciences

James "Greg" Terry a graduate of UNC-Wilmington (BS, Biology) and Wake Forest University (MS, Molecular & Cellular Pathobiology). His training is in atherosclerosis pathology and cardiovascular disease epidemiology. Terry came to Vanderbilt in 2014 after 25 years at Wake Forest University Medical Center. His research relies on CT and MRI to quantify atherosclerosis, cardiac structure and function, and ectopic adipose tissue deposition in studies ranging from small clinical trials to large epidemiologic populations. He also has long-standing interests in traditional and emerging risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Terry's imaging techniques and measures of cardiovascular risk and outcomes are included in NIH studies such as MESA, CARDIA, and Jackson Heart Study.

Cam Henry Selected for 2023 ACR-AUR Research Scholar Program

VUMC Radiology resident Cam Henry, MD, has been chosen for the 2023 ACR-AUR Research Scholar Program during the annual AUR meeting in April. Dr. Henry was one of 14 candidates chosen to participate in the program, which seeks to bring together residents and fellows who have a background and interest in scientific research, health services and health policy research with seasoned academic radiologists. It’s a full day program held during the annual conference and offers candidates health policy research curriculum, scholar presentations and focused mentoring sessions.

Shade Tree Clinic's Ultrasound Efforts Celebrated on VU School of Medicine Website

A new imaging program aimed at providing ultrasound imaging to underserved and uninsured individuals has launched, giving more opportunities for patient care and hands-on medical education. The Shade Tree Clinic, Vanderbilt’s student-run clinic that provides free healthcare to patients in Nashville, opened their Diagnostic Ultrasound Clinic in early January. In a new article posted on Vanderbilt University's School of Medicine website, students explained how the clinic is stepping up to meet the needs of patients.

Seth Smith Highlighted in 'Discoveries in Medicine'

A VUMC Radiology faculty member and VUIIS leader has been highlighted for his accomplishments in the field of MRI. Seth Smith, PhD, Associate Director of the Vanderbilt University Institute of Imaging Science (VUIIS) and Professor of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, was recently featured in the Vanderbilt publication, Discoveries in Medicine.

VUMC Takes ASPNR 2023: Awards and Accolades

VUMC Radiology is proud to share the accomplishments of our team at the 5th annual American Society of Pediatric Neuroradiology Scientific Meeting in New Orleans this past week. Our doctors won awards, gave lectures, and even came equipped with some awe-inspiring trophies!

Rifat Wahab, D.O.

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D.O.
Director of Breast Imaging
Community Radiology
Associate Professor
Radiology & Radiological Sciences

Rifat Wahab, DO, is an Associate Professor of Breast Imaging at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. 

Dr. Wahab graduated from Michigan State University of College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing, MI, in 2009. She completed her internship in 2010 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital- Warren Campus in Warren, MI. In 2014, she completed her diagnostic radiology residency training at Henry Ford Health System- Michigan State University Consortium in Detroit, MI. She served as chief resident from 2012-2014. In 2015, she completed a fellowship in women’s imaging at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. 

Dr. Wahab has a strong interest in education serving as a prior Fellowship Director for Breast Imaging and Founder of the Breast Imaging Fellowship Consortium. Her research has been presented at national conferences such as American Roentgen Ray Society, American Osteopathic College of Radiology, and Society of Breast Imaging. She has presented multiple national lectures on breast imaging over the years and served as Program Chair of the 2021 AOCR CME Conference, Multi-Modality Screening of the Breast. 

She has published 40 journal articles and book chapters in women’s imaging. She serves on national committees regarding medical education. She is the past social media editor for the Journal of Breast Imaging. In 2017, She was recognized as a “Rising Star” by Venue Magazine in Cincinnati, OH. In 2021, she was accepted as a Fellow of Society of Breast Imaging. In 2022, she was accepted as the fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Radiology. Dr. Wahab serves as a board member for the American College of Osteopathic Radiology. 

Section: Community Radiology