University of Pittsburgh names new radiology chair
The University of Pittsburgh on Thursday announced the appointment of an internationally recognized scientist and leader as its next radiology chair.
Interventional specialist Maureen P. Kohi, MD, is taking on the title effective Oct. 12. She comes to Pitt by way of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she serves as radiology chair, professor, and system executive medical director of enterprise imaging.
The university says she is widely recognized for her work in advancing precision medicine through innovations in imaging, AI and minimally invasive therapies. Her work has particularly focused on women’s health, with research spanning translational imaging science, AI-powered diagnostics and novel IR treatments.
“Dr. Kohi is also one of the most influential leaders in her specialty,” Pitt said in an announcement July 16. “Since assuming departmental leadership [at UNC] in 2020, she has driven substantial growth across clinical care, research, education and enterprise imaging,” school leaders added.
Under Kohi’s guidance, UNC Radiology has expanded its clinical footprint, faculty and revenue, Pitt noted. It also has extended imaging services across the hospital system, more than doubled extramural research funding and elevated the radiology department’s standing. She has held numerous leadership roles including chair of the Society of Interventional Radiology Foundation, member of the SIR Board of Directors and president of the Western Angiographic and Interventional Society.
Kohi will succeed current Pittsburgh radiology chair Jules Sumkin, DO, who has filled the role since 2014. He is stepping down from the position effective July 31 and will continue as a professor of women’s imaging. Meanwhile, Alessandro Furlan, MD, will serve as interim chair beginning Aug. 1.
UNC said in an announcement that it plans to launch a national search for its next chair beginning this fall. You can read more about the UPMC radiology chair position in this job listing from Isaacson, Miller, which led the search process.
Marty Stempniak has covered healthcare since 2012, with his byline appearing in the American Hospital Association's member magazine, Modern Healthcare and McKnight's. Prior to that, he wrote about village government and local business for his hometown newspaper in Oak Park, Illinois. He won a Peter Lisagor and Gold EXCEL awards in 2017 for his coverage of the opioid epidemic.