American College of Radiology elects new board leaders
The American College of Radiology made multiple leadership updates this week, including electing a new chair of its Board of Chancellors.
The college on Wednesday announced the election of Christoph Wald, MD, PhD, MBA. A professor of radiology at the Mayo Clinic, Wald completed his medical education at University of Bonn in Germany before pursuing his postgraduate training in Scotland, and his radiology schooling at Lahey Clinic in Boston. He has an extensive background in the study of AI and informatics.
“Dr. Wald is a long-time advocate for radiology with tremendous expertise in artificial intelligence, informatics and cutting-edge technologies that can help radiology professionals provide better, more efficient patient care," ACR CEO Dana H. Smetherman, MD, MPH, MBA, said in a statement. “I know he will continue to exhibit the strong leadership to move the college and radiology forward.”
Wald previously held the role of board vice chair and chair of the ACR Commission on Informatics. He has worked with the ACR in some capacity since 2007.
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Gregory N. Nicola, MD, was elected to replace Wald as vice chair. Nicola, who has a strong background in healthcare economics and policy, previously was chair of the ACR Commission on Economics and a member of the ACR board. A medical graduate of Case Western Reserve University, Nicola has served as a physician voting member of the American Medical Association/Specialty Society Relative Value Scale Update Committee (RUC), in addition to being a physician partner in the Hackensack Radiology Group and an attending radiologist within the Hackensack Meridian Health System in New Jersey.
Finally, the ACR announced the re-election of Amy L. Kotsenas, MD, as secretary treasurer. Kotsenas, a neuroradiologist and clinical informaticist, also serves as chair of the ACR Commission on Membership and Communications. She earned her medical degree from Temple University before completing both her radiology residency and neuroradiology fellowship at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia.
Each of the members will assume their new role following the conclusion of ACR 2026, being held in Washington, D.C., May 2-6.
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In addition to her background in journalism, Hannah also has patient-facing experience in clinical settings, having spent more than 12 years working as a registered rad tech. She began covering the medical imaging industry for Innovate Healthcare in 2021.