Excellence in the Department of Education is recognized in many ways.
Residents’ Award of Distinction (RAD Award)
Departmental award given annually by the residents to the faculty member who best exemplifies support of the residents, dedication to teaching, and excellence in the practice of radiology.
2025-2026 RAD Award Recipient
Dr. Roopa Ram
Charles Kevin Roberts, D.O., Professionalism Award
The program has given annual “professionalism on call” awards to lower level and upper level residents and a faculty member who regularly takes call with the residents since 2004. The award was named and given posthumously to USAF Major Charles Kevin Roberts, D.O., who would have been a member of the 2008 graduating class. In the short span from diagnosis until his death, Chuck demonstrated altruism, honor and integrity, and respect for others as he waged “war” with cancer. Chuck was a fine physician on his way to becoming an excellent radiologist. Most importantly, he was a good and loving man.
2025-2026 Recipients
Dr. Wayne Ngo, (not pictured) (Lower level)
Dr. Muhammed Fatih Atac (Upper level)
Dr. Kurt Messer (Faculty)
The Roentgen Resident/Fellow Research Award
National award given by RSNA to recognize and encourage residents and fellows who have played an active role in radiologic research during the past year.
2025-2026
Dr. Aditi Chaurasia
The Dr. Bill Culp Research Award
Annual research awards based on the top resident research projects for the year chosen by a panel of faculty judges.
Highest-rated presentation at Resident Research Day
2025-2026
Dr. Anna Eshghi
The Resident-as-Teachers Award
Annual departmental award based on medical student evaluations of didactic lectures during radiology electives and given to the resident with the highest ratings..
2025-2026
Dr. Brooks Crawford
The Ms. Kay Excellence Award
For excellence in radiation safety, the lower-level resident with the best fluoroscopy skills.
2025-2026
Dr. William Farrell