Radiological Sciences About Us Message from the Chair Outreach Contact Us Education & Training Residency Programs Diagnostic Radiology Residency Integrated Interventional Radiology Residency Independent Interventional Radiology Residency Fellowship Programs Resident & Fellow Resources Research Faculty Labs & Research Centers Divisions Abdominal Imaging Breast Imaging Cardiothoracic Imaging Musculoskeletal Imaging Neuroradiology Imaging Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Pediatric Imaging Vascular & Interventional Radiology Clinical Expertise Clinical Programs Faculty Outreach Home About Campus & Community Resources Communications & Public Relations Office Radiological Sciences: About Us > Outreach Our Mission Our department is committed to fostering an environment that embraces a range of perspectives. The Department of Radiological Sciences Outreach Committee has been established with the following goals: Educate department members on topics related to varied perspectives and backgrounds. Enhance recruitment and retention processes to broaden the range of faculty members. Improve recruitment processes to attract trainees with a wide array of backgrounds. Study and address disparities in healthcare outcomes within our system. Why are varied backgrounds essential to radiology? Radiologists serve patients from various backgrounds, and having providers with different experiences leads to better patient care. These physicians contribute their unique experiences to the field, promoting cultural understanding. Healthcare inequalities affect those seeking radiology across many services, and we cannot successfully address these issues without appropriate representation in healthcare. Varied viewpoints promote innovation, which is particularly important in a constantly evolving field like radiology. What are the benefits of having a team with varied experiences? Providers with unique experiences can better understand patient needs. A radiology team composed of individuals from different backgrounds can address concerns and expand healthcare access for various communities, particularly those historically facing limited services. Employing varied perspectives enables creative solutions that improve patient outcomes and ensure the delivery of high-quality care. Radiology Outreach Committee Members Faculty Pablo Abbona, MD Nadine Abi-Jaoudeh, MD Arash Anavim, MD, MBA Rebecca Bennett, MD (Chair) Christina Boyd, MD Hyung Won Choi, MD Eleanor Chu, MD Dayantha Fernando, MD David Floriolli, MD Maryam Golshan-Momeni, MD Akash Joshi, MD Sonia Lee, MD Charles Li, MD Hanna Liu, MD Jennifer Soun, MD Lydia Su, PhD Vahid Yaghmai, MD Jennifer Young, MD, MPH Fellows & Residents Danielle Amato, MD Kevin Dao, MD Angelica Gordon, MD Ben Sadeghi, MD Katherine Wei, MD Kevin Xin, MD Jasmine Zhao, MD Outreach Internship The UC Irvine Radiology Outreach Internship is a summer program for medical students from underrepresented backgrounds interested in pursuing careers in radiology. LEARN MORE