Department News & Awards

Dr. John Grizzard awarded the Irby-James Award for Excellence in Clinical Training

From the VCU SOM: John D. Grizzard, M.D., has elevated the learning experience for every resident, student and fellow who has rotated through cardiac imaging through a combination of clinical excellence, pedagogical clarity and mentorship. Known for his clinical teaching and ability to simplify complex cardiac imaging concepts for a diverse audience, Grizzard’s approach to education ensures that every interaction is a learning opportunity. He actively guides and supports medical students, residents, fellows and junior faculty in their career development, including research and scholarly projects.

Dr. Widdicombe selected as a Shining Knight

Congratulations to Dr. Joseph Widdicombe who has been selected as a 2026 Shining Knight for the VCU Health Trauma Center. Dr. Widdicombe is being recognized for his exceptional care provided to this year's featured patient, Gregory Muzik, who was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle in March 2025. The 17th annual Shining Knight gala is scheduled for Saturday May 16th where proceeds will benefit injury and violence prevention programs here at VCU and the community.

Dr. Josephina Vossen awarded two scholarships by Virginia Radiological Society

Dr. Vossen has been invited to join the 2025 RLI Summit Scholarship in Boston where she will learn from renowned radiology leaders and business experts in an interactive environment that will equip her with the tools, strategies and new connections needed to conquer critical business and leadership challenges head-on.

Dr. Vossen will also be attending the 2026 Leadership Accelerator Course Scholarship: a transformative 9-week virtual program that empowers forward-thinking radiologists with the leadership, business and operational tools needed to drive innovation and lead within complex healthcare organizations.

Dr. Leila Rezai Gharai invited to speak on Cardiothoracic Imaging

Dr. Rezai was invited as a guest speaker at the annual meeting for the North American Society of Cardiovascular Imaging (NASCI) in Minneapolis in September. Dr. Rezai has also been invited to speak on Non-invasive Coronary Angiography here at the Pauley Heart Center CME lecture series for Advanced Practice Providers.

The Dept of Radiology Using Teleradiology to Connect with VCU Alumni to Address National Staffing Shortage

In an article from the School of Medicine, author Lisa Crutchfield Barth describes the impact of remote radiology for the institution. Lisa touches on how the Department of Radiology has re-connected with alumni and the success of the teleradiology model being used which has allowed previous faculty like Dr. Gerald Capps (above) the opportunity to serve the department where they trained. Read the article in its entirety at the link below!

Remote radiologists help address national staffing shortage

Virginia's Top Doctors in Radiology

Published by Virginia Business magazine, the 2025 list of Virginia's Top Doctors boasts several radiologists from VCU Health. The following radiologists have been nominated by their peers as the top physicians in their specialty: Drs. Allison, Bruno, Carucci, Clayton, Fadl, Foxx, Fulcher, Jones, Mahdi, Gharavi, Grizzard, Kang, Parker, Rezai Gharai, Suddarth, Tang, Tucker, Turner, Vorona, Vossen & Yu.

Read the full list Here

Faculty News

Welcome Newest Faculty Member of the Radiology Team

Jacob Davis, M.D., joins the Diagnostic Radiology Division as an Abdominal Imaging radiologist. A familiar face, Dr. Davis completed his medical school, Radiology Residency, & Abdominal Imaging Fellowship all here in Richmond at VCU Health.

Matthew Brandes, M.S., M.D., Ph.D., joins the Vascular Interventional Radiology Division & Abdominal Imaging section after completing Residency at VCU. Prior to VCU, Dr. Brandes earned his Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering from The Ohio State University.

Atul Aggarwal, M.D., is joining the VCU team to serve both the Nuclear Medicine & Diagnostic Radiology Divisions. Since completing fellowship at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Aggarwal has served the Richmond community for nearly 20 years.

Gauri Tilak, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H, joins the Pediatric Radiology section working remotely from Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Tilak completed Radiology Resiency at Yale New Haven Hospital and Pediatric Radiology fellowship at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Welcome the 2025 Department of Diagnostic Radiology Fellows

We are very pleased to welcome seven Fellows, five of which were VCU Radiology residents, for a new academic year training with our internationally recognized Department. Our new fellows will learn from subspecialist experts and receive significant hands-on training to emerge ready for exciting careers in Radiology.

Top row from left to right; Tyson Anthony, M.D., is an MRI fellow, Laura Gordon, M.D., is a Breast Imaging fellow, Joseph, Lee, M.D., is an MSK Fellow, and John Lozowski, D.O., is an Abdominal Imaging fellow. Second row from left to right; Paul Kim, D.O., is an MSK fellow, Luis Montes Chinea, M.D. is an MSK Fellow, Jay Pham, M.D. is a Breast Imaging Fellow, and Catherine Robbins, M.D., is a Breast Imaging Fellow. Bottom row; Mohammad Zubaidi, M.D., is an Abdominal Imaging fellow.