2026 Medical Student Symposium

2026
Medical Student Symposium

Jan. 24 | noon–4pm ET

Join us on Jan. 24 from noon–4pm for the 2026 ACR^® Medical Student Symposium — a dynamic one-day virtual event organized by fellow medical students. You’ll have the opportunity to dive into the world of radiology and hear from an array of speakers. Topics will cover everything from navigating the match process into radiology and exploring its subspecialties to discussing the future of the field.

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Topic Spotlight

Subspecialties in Radiology: Radiology is not just sitting in a dark room. Attendees will learn about subspecialties in the field, gain insight into the patient-facing aspects of radiology and learn about the role of radiologists in patient care.
Program Director Panel: Medical students will hear from program directors about the radiology applications and get advice for current and future applicants. Get your questions answered at the interactive Q&A session!

Case Competition — DEADLINE EXTENDED!
The theme this year is Emerging Techniques and Advancements in Imaging. Deadline for submissions is Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, at 11:59pm ET. Winners of the case competition will be recognized at the symposium and win prizes! Learn more and submit your case presentations

Keynote

Timothy Swan, MD, FACR

ACR President
Diagnostic Radiologist, Marshfield Clinic

After a seven-year career in TV and radio, Dr. Swan entered medical school at the University of Minnesota, trained as a diagnostic radiologist at Southern Illinois University, and as an interventional radiologist at the University of Arizona. He has spent the last 31 years in the practice of interventional and diagnostic radiology at the Marshfield Clinic, including 17 years as Department Chair and various corporate leadership positions. He served as a physician member of the Wisconsin Medical Examining (Licensing) Board for four years. He was recently appointed to the AMA CPT Editorial Panel for a second 4-year term. He is a former ACR Council Speaker and has served as a Chancellor on the Board of Chancellors since 2019-2025. He is the current President of the ACR.

Speakers and Panelists

Mona Arab, MD, M.Ed

Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology and Associate Program Director of Medical Residency, UTSW

Olga Pasternak Wise, MD, MS

Assistant Professor, Radiology Resident Program Director and Director of CT and Trauma, Radiology University of Chicago

Lawrence Uradu, MD

Assistant Professor of Radiology and Associate Chief Clinical Division, Remote Night, UPMC

Danielle Kruse, MD

Associate Professor of Radiology, Body Division and Associate Program Director of the Abdominal Imaging Fellowship, Duke University Medical Center

Meng Zhang, MD

Assistant Professor of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine

Lynn A. Fordham, MD, FACR, FAIUM, FAAWR

Professor, Department of Radiology
UNCHealth, NC Children’s Hospital

Suzanne S. Long, MD

Associate Professor, Musculoskeletal Imaging
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia

Kimi Kondo, DO

Program Director, Interventional Radiology Integrated Residency Program
University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine

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