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Department of Radiology at the University of Kentucky
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Kudos!⭐️ Dr. Shabila — invited to co-author the ACR–SIR Practice Parameter for Performance of Angiography, Angioplasty and Stenting for Diagnosis and Treatment of Renal Artery Stenosis in Adults, helping standardize best practices and improve outcomes nationwide.
Professional headshot of a physician in a suit announcing his invitation to co-author SIR and ACR practice parameters on angiography, angioplasty, and stenting for diagnosis and treatment of renal artery stenosis.
October 7, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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Many of our faculty had the chance to be involved in the @ukymedicine Lexington Campus UKCOM Medical Student Scholarship Showcase on August 28th 👨‍🏫 Happy to have radiology representation at the College of Medicine for our students 👏
UKY Radiology announcement of 2026 UKCOM Fall Medical Student Scholarship Showcase winners: moderator Dr. Ganesh; Podium Emerging Research — Aaron Miller (mentor Dr. Wang, Breast); Podium — Jessica Lamb (mentor Dr. Wang, Breast); Poster — Anna Mead (mentor Dr. Copely, MSK); Mentor of the Year — Dr. Oates
October 6, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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Congratulations to Dr. Matthew Dudgeon (CVT) for being selected as the August 2026 Faculty of the Month!
October 5, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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Big congrats, Dr. Ge — selected to join the 2026 RSNA Introduction to Academic Radiology for Junior Faculty Program. This program opens doors for early‑career faculty to take on research roles as a principal investigator, co‑PI, or collaborator. 🎉
Promotional graphic featuring a headshot of Gary Y. Ge, PhD, DABR, wearing a white lab coat, gray shirt, and patterned tie. Text reads: “Selected for 2026 RSNA Introduction to Academic Radiology for Junior Faculty (ITARJF) Program.” Below the photo: “Gary Y. Ge, PhD, DABR — Assistant Professor, Division of Diagnostic & Nuclear Medical Physics.” The graphic uses a blue and light-blue background with curved white accents.
October 2, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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Did you catch Dr. Botelho's (PEDS) moderating of the "Case of the Day Presentations III" at the North American Society for Cardiovascular Imaging Annual Meeting? We hope you did! And we hope everyone there is having an awesome time in Denver, CO 🏔️
Conference collage showing two selfie photos of male attendees networking at a medical imaging event and a blue slide announcing "Case of the Day Presentations III" scheduled Monday, September 28, 2026, 08:00–08:30 with a "highly attended session" badge.
September 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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CONGRATS, Dr. Sobieh! Selected for UKY’s Human-Centered Leadership Program — a transformative experience that deepens leadership with a human-centered approach, includes the EQ‑i 2.0 emotional intelligence assessment, and offers guidance from certified leadership coaches. Excited to see your growth!
Ahmed Sobieh, MD, MSc, PhD — Assistant Professor in the Division of Abdominal Radiology — shown in a headshot wearing glasses, a white coat, shirt and tie, announced as selected for the UKY Human-Centered Leadership Program.
September 28, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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Congratulations to Dr. Weber (PEDS) on his presentation at the International Pediatric Radiology Congress this past June in Boston! He spoke about Antifragility in Pediatric Radiology, and had an additional poster on Pediatric Oncologic Emergencies.
Conference slide titled "Antifragility in Pediatric Radiology: Growth from Chaos" projected while a presenter stands at a podium; a lower slide shows a headshot and a congratulatory note summarizing two presentations at an international pediatric radiology congress.
September 24, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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Congratulations to Dr. Sobieh (ABD) for being selected as the July 2026 Faculty of the Month! 🏆️ 👏
Faculty of the Month July 2026 poster featuring a headshot of a smiling physician in a white coat identified as an abdominal imaging faculty member, accompanied by a resident testimonial praising his patience, mentorship, and teaching.
September 3, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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We are very excited to announce our new @ukyradres Program Directors! They look forward to meeting you this application cycle 🤝
🌟 Program Director: Amanda Gibson DO (ABD)
🌟 Associate PD: Andrew Shabila MD (VIR)
🌟 Assistant PD: Hossam Elbelasi MBBCh (Neuro)
🌟 Assistant PD: Katherine Copely MD (MSK)
Announcement introducing new 2026–2027 diagnostic radiology program leadership, featuring four professional headshots labeled Program Director, Associate PD, and two Assistant PDs, plus a thank-you to departing directors and the college logo.
August 21, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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We are excited to announce four new faculty members starting July 2026: Dr. Kiflom Gebreslassea (NMMI), Dr. Anne Lee (Breast), Dr. Asmi Sabujan (Abdominal), and Dr. Matthew Dudgeon (CVT). Welcome to UK! 💙
UK College of Medicine Department of Radiology announcement introducing four new faculty starting July 2026, shown as four headshot portraits labeled with specialties: NMMI, Breast, Abdominal, and CVT.
August 19, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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Congratulations to three of our faculty for their promotion to Professor: Joseph Owen MD (ABD), Riham El Khouli MD PhD (NMMI), and Gaby Gabrial MD (VIR @uk.vir) 🎉
UK College of Medicine Department of Radiology announces three faculty promoted to professor, shown as three headshot panels beneath the department logo.
August 17, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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Congratulations to our physicist Dr. Peter Hardy and his team for their paper, "The Efficacy of Blood Flow Restriction Training to Improve Quadriceps Muscle Function After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction," being selected as a Paper of the Year by American College of Sports Medicine!
Poster congratulating authors of ACSM’s 2025 Papers of the Year, showing journal cover images with paper titles, authors and issue dates, a QR code to read the papers, and a note about an ACSM journals symposium. February 2025 Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise cover highlighting the article “The Efficacy of Blood Flow Restriction Training to Improve Quadriceps Muscle Function After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction,” with a long author list.
August 11, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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This past May our department held its 13th Annual Rosenbaum Endowed Quality, Safety & Sustainability Showcase. Project themes included resident productivity, imaging quality, and physics optimization. Congratulations to our winners, Dr. Alhourani (DR fellow) and Dr. Weaver (physics resident)!
Six healthcare professionals stand smiling in a meeting room—one in a white lab coat and lanyard, a woman in a hijab, and others in business attire—posed together after a hospital conference or event. Emergency radiology resident presenting research findings about resident productivity after adding a reading room, standing at a lectern in a conference room while a large slide with successes, barriers, and next steps is projected.
August 10, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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Congratulations to Dr. M. Elizabeth Oates on being selected as the June Faculty of the Month! Our residents said: "Great teacher. Truly invested in the residents learning and future career plans. Takes the time to create and execute high yield weekly teaching conferences."
August 7, 2026 at 6:52 PM
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Congratulations to Dr. Copely (MSK) and Dr. Sobieh (ABD) for their acceptances to the @ukymedicine Leadership Academy! For current and aspiring academic leaders, the Leadership Academy develops the skills, judgment, and knowledge needed to lead effectively within the College of Medicine.
Announcement slide for the 2026 College of Medicine Leadership Academy showing two physicians' headshots labeled as participants in the Educational Leadership Track Dr. Copely (left) and Institutional Leadership Track Dr. Sobieh (right), with the UK College of Medicine logo.
August 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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It's our favorite time of the year...welcoming our new class of Radiology Residents at our annual Resident Welcome at Goodfella's Pizzeria 🍕 Residents, fellows, and faculty all got to meet or catch up over delicious pizza 😋
Three smiling young adults standing side-by-side in an industrial-style bar, each holding a pool cue and wearing name tags, posing beside a pool table for a casual social outing. Four smiling adults standing close together at a casual meetup inside a loft-style room by a large multi-pane industrial window, with a red brick building visible outside and leather couches and a metal table in the foreground. Four men wearing name tags smile and stand shoulder-to-shoulder in a sunlit room with exposed brick and framed photos, suggesting a casual networking event; one wears a blue shirt reading "KENTUCKY." Three friends sitting on a leather couch in an industrial-style loft—two smiling and leaning together on the left, a third seated on the right—plates of pizza and drinks on a low table in front, with exposed brick walls, a large multi-pane window, and hanging lights behind them.
August 5, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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Spotlight is on Emily C. Tiwana, MD, an Abdominal Radiologist. She enjoys time with her 6 children (ages 7 - 14; 3 of her own, & 3 bonus kids). She's training for a half-marathon in April and enjoys traveling- recently on a Caribbean cruise— St. Thomas was the favorite port!
Faculty Spotlight graphic featuring Dr. Emily C. Tiwana, MD, Assistant Professor of Radiology and faculty member in the Division of Abdominal Radiology. The image shows Dr. Tiwana seated on illuminated steps alongside three children dressed in formal attire. Dr. Tiwana wears a dark, sequined gown, while the children wear a suit and dresses. Blue and purple lighting creates a vibrant backdrop. The graphic includes decorative geometric shapes in shades of blue, cream, orange, and yellow, with “Faculty Spotlight” displayed at the top and Dr. Tiwana’s name and title below the photograph.
July 23, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Congratulations to Dr. Luis Acosta (VIR) for being selected as our May 2026 Faculty of the Month...2nd time this year! While a resident favorite here at UK, Dr. Acosta is taking the next step of his career to Cincinnati Children's Hospital. We are sure he will be a favorite there as well 😀
Two doctors are standing in a procedure room, one is wearing a cap that features the other doctor's face on it.
July 15, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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Congratulations to our Dr. Stephen Hobbs (Chest) on his new role here at @ukhealthcare.uky.edu !!
Dr. Stephen Hobbs named assistant chief medical information officer for imaging informatics at UK Healthcare. Headshot of Dr. Hobbs and description of the new role.
July 13, 2026 at 2:23 PM
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Spotlight is on Dr. Eric R. Sias, an Emergency & Trauma Radiologist. He enjoys golf, being outdoors, and traveling. Some of his favorite places to travel were Switzerland and Bavaria.

Fun Facts: He once appeared on national television. (Any guess which show?)
And can speak German...Sort-of.
July 7, 2026 at 1:13 PM
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Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎓 We are so proud of all our graduating fellows and residents — your dedication and hard work inspire us. Here’s to your next chapter! 👏 #ClassOf2026 #Graduation #Proud
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July 2, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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Spotlight on Dr. Fain!🌟He joined UK Radiology in 2025. He loves being able to experience the full gamut of radiology—from trauma to peds. Dr. Fain enjoys working with a variety of people, from collaborating with the techs and talking with providers to discussing fun and exciting scans with trainees.
Man in hiking gear standing outdoors, atop a mountain, with a clear blue sky behind. With text: Faculty Spotlight, Aaron D. Fain, MD Emergency and Trauma Radiology, Assistant Professor of Radiology
June 24, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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You can lower your dementia risk with daily habits:
- learn something new
- stay socially connected
- eat more fruits and vegetables
- manage stress and blood sugar
- keep blood pressure healthy
- get 150 minutes of activity weekly
- wear a helmet when biking

It’s never too late—start today
Graphic promoting Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. The image features a large, colorful watercolor-style brain illustration outlined in white, with shades of pink, blue, green, yellow, and orange. A purple awareness ribbon appears in the upper right corner. Text reads: "June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month" and "It's never too late to start working on your brain health!" The background is light blue.
June 22, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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Inspiring the next generation of radiologists, one social event at a time ☀️ 🌼 We love meeting with our UK medical students and telling them all the great things about radiology 💀
Group of students, resident, and faculty sitting at an outdoor table, smiling.
June 19, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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UK CoM hosted the first Faculty Impact & Recognition Event (FIRE)🔥 to recognize excellence in leadership, service, education, scholarship & research, & mentorship. We are proud to celebrate our faculty members for the meaningful contributions they've made throughout the 2025–2026 academic year.
Graphic titled 'Honoring UKCOM Faculty' recognizing faculty leadership achievements through the Faculty Impact and Recognition Event (FIRE). Featured faculty include Driss Raissi, MD, recognized for the Chairs Academy 1 program; Nanditha George, MD, recognized for the Emerging Leaders Academy; Hossam Elbelasi, MBBCh, recognized for the UKHC PELP program; and Kwaku Obeng, MD, recognized for the UKHC GROW Advance Excel program. The design features faculty headshots on a blue background with leadership-themed branding and the FIRE logo. Graphic titled 'Honoring UKCOM Faculty' recognizing faculty contributions in education and service through the Faculty Impact and Recognition Event (FIRE). Ahmed Sobieh, MD, PhD, is recognized for receiving the Graduation Medical Education Faculty Award. Stephen Hobbs, MD, is recognized for service on the Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure Committee. Driss Raissi, MD, is recognized for service on the Practice Plan Committee. Wendi Owen, MD, is recognized for service with the Office of Organizational Wellbeing. Thomas Seay, MD, is recognized for service on the College of Medicine Admissions Committee. The graphic features faculty headshots on a blue background with education and service category labels and the FIRE logo.
June 17, 2026 at 2:45 PM