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The Women In Radiology Education, or WIRED, podcast was created with our group’s mission in mind: empowering, supporting, and inspiring women. We intend to interview women in all stages of the path to a career in radiology—young ladies interested in STEM, medical students, residents, academic attendings, and community practitioners—and share their insight and wisdom with our listeners in hopes of ultimately reducing the overall disparity regarding women in radiology.

  1. The WIRED Podcast: Dr. Madison Wulfeck, M.D.

    11/19/2025

    The WIRED Podcast: Dr. Madison Wulfeck, M.D.

    Dr. Madison Wulfeck is a fellowship-trained cardiothoracic radiologist, board-certified in diagnostic radiology with additional specialization in nuclear medicine. She holds a Master of Business Administration, is a Certified Imaging Informatics Professional (CIIP), and a NIOSH B-reader, bringing together an exceptional blend of clinical expertise, informatics insight, and interpretive precision. Currently, Dr. Wulfeck hosts the podcast Contrast and Clarity through the Journal of the American College of Radiology (JACR). In this bi-weekly podcast, she explores cutting-edge innovations, career development, and the critical issues shaping the future of radiology. Her contributions to the field have been widely recognized. She was named to the Radiology Business Forty Under 40 Class of 2024, honoring rising leaders driving change in imaging and patient care. She’s also a 2024 Hillman Fellow in Scholarly Publishing for the JACR, a recipient of the ACR Quality and Patient Safety Award. She serves as Chair of the Young and Early-Career Professional Section for the Florida Radiological Society. Additionally, she holds a national leadership role as the Liaison between the ACR's Young Professional Section and Resident/Fellow Section. Dr. Wulfeck completed her medical school and radiology residency at the Medical University of South Carolina, followed by a fellowship in cardiothoracic imaging at Duke University. She now practices remotely from Charleston, SC, with Radiology Associates of South Florida, where she balances high-level academic engagement with day-to-day clinical excellence. Outside of medicine, Dr. Wulfeck is a passionate mentor, a strong advocate for innovation in radiology, and a firm believer in advancing patient care through imaging excellence. When she’s not reading scans or recording her podcast, you’ll likely find her cheering on the South Carolina Gamecocks baseball team. During the off-season, she’s often editing new podcast episodes from her home office. We’re excited to dive into her journey, her insights on radiology’s future, and how informatics is reshaping modern imaging practice. Check out Contrast and Clarity with Dr. Wulfeck! Apple Podcasts+4LinkedIn+4Spotify+4  Connect with Dr. Wulfeck on LinkedIn! LinkedInihsmd.org

    45 min
  2. The WIRED Podcast: Dr. Lulu Zhang, M.D.

    07/30/2025

    The WIRED Podcast: Dr. Lulu Zhang, M.D.

    Dr. Lulu Zhang is a board-certified interventional radiologist and Program Director of the Integrated and Independent Interventional Radiology Residency at the University of Cincinnati. With a unique surgical background that has shaped her approach to procedures and patient care, Dr. Zhang brings a distinctive perspective to interventional radiology practice and education. In this episode, Dr. Zhang shares her journey from surgery to IR, offering insights into how her diverse clinical background has influenced her approach to procedures, patient care, and mentorship. She reflects on the daily realities of life in interventional radiology, discussing the value of her surgical foundation and her dedication to longitudinal patient care. Dr. Zhang also delves into her passion for resident education, highlighting key strategies for preparing trainees for both clinical practice and the business side of medicine, along with her ongoing efforts to define procedural benchmarks in IR. Additionally, Dr. Zhang speaks candidly about her advocacy for mentorship and representation, sharing the progress she has witnessed throughout her career in inspiring more women to pursue radiology by breaking stereotypes and expanding their visibility in the field. Join us for an insightful conversation about interventional radiology, leadership, and the power of mentorship with Dr. Lulu Zhang. Connect with Dr. Zhang via email! Lulu.zhang@uc.edu; zhang3ll@ucmail.uc.edu Check out the University of Cincinnati Interventional Radiology Program! https://med.uc.edu/depart/radiology/residency-training/integrated-interventional-radiology-residency---ir-dr

    43 min
  3. The WIRED Podcast: Dr. Cheri L. Canon, M.D.

    06/11/2025

    The WIRED Podcast: Dr. Cheri L. Canon, M.D.

    Dr. Cheri L. Canon is the President of the UA Health Services Foundation, Chief Physician Executive of UAB Health System, and Professor Emerita in the Department of Radiology at UAB Heersink School of Medicine. After serving as professor, chair, and Witten-Stanley Endowed Chair of Radiology at UAB for 13 years, Dr. Canon transitioned to these broader executive leadership roles while maintaining her commitment to advancing the field of radiology and developing future leaders. In this episode, Dr. Canon recounts moments in her childhood as a young girl with a passion for the sciences growing up in a traditional American small town. We touch on her early career work in medical education, including her role in transitioning UAB's curriculum from a traditional discipline-based model to the organ-based system that students experience today—an accomplishment she considers one of the proudest of her career. Dr. Canon then provides a glimpse into her extensive service with the American Board of Radiology, from her early days writing multiple-choice questions to her current role as Board of Governors president, in which she was a member of a team responsible for developing the New Diagnostic Radiology Oral Exam. We discuss her leadership philosophy, shaped by her years as residency program director and department chair, as well as her work in both the Birmingham community with Momentum and in the broader academic community with her co-creation of LEAD, a women's leadership program developed with SCARD and GE Healthcare. Lastly, we touch on her diverse scholarly work, from emotional intelligence and personal branding to workforce planning in radiology. Tune in as we explore how Dr. Canon's dedication to radiology education and leader development continues to shape the future of radiology while inspiring countless professionals along the way. Check out The LEAD program (joint leadership program by SCARD and GE)!! https://www.scardweb.org/lead-program Check out Momentum (Birmingham-based women's leadership group)!! https://momentumleaders.org/ See more of Dr. Canon’s awesome scholarly work!! https://scholars.uab.edu/206-cheri-canon/publications Check out Dr. Canon's recent feature on RSNA's 'Radiologists in Leadership' Article series!!! https://www.rsna.org/news/2025/may/building-influence-through-radiology-leadership

    47 min
  4. The WIRED Podcast: Dr. Dianne L. Johnson, M.D.

    04/09/2025

    The WIRED Podcast: Dr. Dianne L. Johnson, M.D.

    Dr. Dianne L. Johnson is a board-certified diagnostic radiologist at MBB Radiology (Radiology Partners) who has dedicated nearly two decades to breast imaging and the early detection of breast cancer—one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women in the U.S. In addition to her expertise in radiology, Dr. Johnson is also board-certified in lifestyle medicine, using her multidisciplinary background to advocate for breast cancer education and prevention. In this episode, Dr. Johnson shares her journey into breast radiology, offering insights into the life of a radiologist in private practice. She reflects on the experiences that shaped her career path, discussing the advantages and challenges of working in private practice versus academia. Dr. Johnson also delves into her passion for lifestyle medicine, highlighting key strategies for breast cancer prevention through lifestyle modifications. Additionally, Dr. Johnson speaks candidly about her advocacy for increasing female representation in radiology, sharing the progress she has witnessed throughout her career in closing the gender gap in the field. Join us for an insightful conversation about breast radiology, leadership, and the power of advocacy with Dr. Dianne Johnson. Connect with Dr. Johnson on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianneljohnson/ Check out the American College of Lifestyle Medicine! https://lifestylemedicine.org/ Check out the American Institute for Cancer Research! https://www.aicr.org/new-frontiers/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw782_BhDjARIsABTv_JA8FLMWsViPW3tzZjg4rORtYe79yqTDgCyGRZTweVeYs4OwTSlC5EUaAr5-EALw_wcB

    52 min
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The Women In Radiology Education, or WIRED, podcast was created with our group’s mission in mind: empowering, supporting, and inspiring women. We intend to interview women in all stages of the path to a career in radiology—young ladies interested in STEM, medical students, residents, academic attendings, and community practitioners—and share their insight and wisdom with our listeners in hopes of ultimately reducing the overall disparity regarding women in radiology.

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