Career and Professional Development

UVA Radiology Career and Professional Development provides resources for UVA Radiology faculty, trainees, and other care providers, in order to foster academic and professional growth.

Our various lectures, Awards & Recognition Program, and Academic Writing Workshop are designed to help the department’s staff both to broaden and deepen their expertise in their professional pursuits.

Read below for more information about our programs. For more information about UVA Radiology Career and Professional Development, please contact Jordain Webb via email.

The UVA Radiology Keynote Lecture Series brings experts and thought leaders from across the globe to the department for lectures and discussions on major topics in radiology and medicine.

These lectures are designed to provide unique insights, stimulate discussion and offer critical resources for further learning. Keynote Lectures are open to the entire UVA Health community as well as radiologists and care providers across the world.

Recent Lectures

The PE-TRACT trial – Origin, Rationale, Design, and Conduct

Dr. Akhilesh K. Sista, MD, FSIR, FAHA
May 15, 2024
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Previous Lectures from the UVA Radiology Keynote Lecture Series

As part of the Keats Society Homecoming every two years, the department offers two educational events during the weekend:

Theodore E. Keats Endowed Lecture

During the Theodore E. Keats Endowed Lecture, current and former members of UVA Radiology have the opportunity to learn more about changes and challenges that affect the broader field of radiology and medical imaging.

Homecoming Alumni Lecture

The Keats Society funds an alumni lecture for residents and faculty during the Keats Society Homecoming. This talk can include a range of topics, usually related to post-graduate career opportunities and experiences.

The UVA Radiology Grand Rounds is a twice-a-year presentation given by a non-UVA speaker on expansive ideas and experiences within the medical realm. The presentation is supported by the Keats Alumni Society and is open to all members of UVA Health.

Established in 2009, the Tegtmeyer Endowed Lectureship provides financial support for an annual lecture in the field of Interventional Radiology. The Lectureship also supports scholarly activities for trainees including meetings and educational courses, as well as initiatives to advance the field.

In 2024, the UVA Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging hosted its first-ever Education Retreat. The full-day event is a chance for faculty, trainees, and staff to discuss the education mission of the department.

The inaugural retreat was facilitated by Andrew Wicks, PhD, Ruffin Professor of Business Administration at the Darden School of Business. Dr. Wicks also delivered the keynote lecture, which is available for viewing below.

As part of UVA Radiology’s Career and Professional Development resources, the department provides both one-on-one and small seminar writing groups to assist, edit, and train faculty in study conception as well as manuscript preparation and reviewing.