2022-23 Committee Appointments
| Awards Committee |
| This committee shall honor Michigan radiologists who have made outstanding contributions to the field of radiology. The committee shall consist of the president and at least 2 designees. It will recommend award recipients to the Board of Trustees. |
| Walter Sahijdak, MD, FACR – Chair |
| Danny Ma, MD |
| Kathleen Barry, MD, FACR |
| N. Reed Dunnick, MD, FACR |
| Gary Gustafson, MD, FACR |
| Michael Kasotakis, MD |
| Katharine Scharer, MD, FACR |
| Gaurang Shah, MD, FACR |
| Alkis Zingas, MD, FACR |
| Bylaws Committee |
| This committee shall be responsible for periodic review of the bylaws and provide recommended revisions when necessary. “Amendments of these bylaws may be made at any regular meeting of the Chapter by the favorable concurrence of the members present and voting, provided the proposed amendments shall have been presented in writing to the Board of Trustees at least 45 days prior to the meeting at which the proposed amendments are to be voted upon. The Board of Trustees shall notify the members in writing of proposed amendments no fewer than twenty days prior to such meeting.” |
| Harvey Yee, MD – Chair |
| Mark Weiss, MD, FACR – Co-Chair |
| Kathleen Barry, MD, FACR |
| Paul Chuba, MD, PhD, FACR |
| N. Reed Dunnick, MD FACR |
| Duane Mezwa, MD, FACR |
| Biren Shah, MD, FACR |
| Rojanandham Samudrala, MD, FACR |
| Katharine Scharer, MD, FACR |
| Communications Committee |
| This committee will review and assess the MRS website in an ongoing fashion. Perceived omissions or shortcomings will be brought to the MRS Board of Trustees’ attention for discussion. Substantive changes to the website will only be made after Executive Committee approval. The Website Committee will be responsible for assuring that approved changes are instituted. Promotion of the website and communication with members regarding the website’s contents and benefits are also important committee functions. The President of the MRS will select members. |
| – Chair |
| Rajiv Bapuraj, MD |
| Danny Ma, MD |
| Mia Ma, MD – RFS Representative |
| Jan Mourelatos, MD |
| Evita Singh, MD |
| Farnoosh Sokhandon, MD |
| Todd Williams, MD, FACR |
| Gauravi Subhawal. MD |
| Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee |
| The goal of this committee shall be to embrace and advance diversity and inclusion through equity, access and innovation for the benefit of our patients, our profession, and the American College of Radiology. The Vison is to achieve a radiology profession that celebrates diversity and actively promotes inclusion at all levels of training, practice and leadership. |
| Karen Grajewski, MD, Chair |
| Evita Singh, MD, Co-chair |
| Prachi Agarwal, MD |
| Riffat Ahmed, MD |
| Leah Davis, DO |
| Ellen Hoeffner, MD |
| Deborah Jeffries, MD |
| Annette Joe, MD |
| Rocky Saenz, DO |
| Gauravi Subharwal, MD |
| Stephanie Szczesniak, MD – RFS Representative |
| Economics Committee |
| This committee shall be charged with active representation of Radiology and Radiation Oncology to organizations and agencies responsible for remuneration (third party payers, etc.), and also those creating policy for reimbursement guidelines and payments. It shall operate in accordance with the principles and policies of the American College of Radiology. Committee is to be appointed by the MRS President. Membership shall include the MRS Treasurer, immediate Past-President, the Vice-President or President Elect, and two additional members from the Board of Trustees. Up to four other interested members not currently serving on the board are also needed. At least one radiation oncologist should be included. Meetings should be at least quarterly and written reports to the board are requested. |
| Paul Chuba, MD, PhD – Chair |
| Norman Beauchamp, MD – Co-Chair |
| Shadi Azar, MBBS – Treasurer |
| Jennifer Coleman (RBMA) |
| Danny Ma, MD – |
| Duane Mezwa, MD, FACR |
| Jacob Gacke, MD – RFS Representative |
| Randy Hicks, MD, MBA, FACR |
| John Kalabat, MD |
| Stephen Kilanowski, MD |
| Bakul Lather, MD |
| Samir Parikh, MD |
| David Pennes, MD, FACR |
| Rocky Saenz, DO – President Elect |
| Gaurang Shah, MD, FACR |
| Mark Schweitzer, MD, FACR |
| Mark Weiss, MD, FACR – Immediate Past President |
| Andrew Woodrow, MD – Vice President |
| Ethics Committee |
| This committee shall consider charges of unethical conduct involving a member of the Chapter and shall transmit its recommendations to the Board of Trustees of the Chapter. It shall be composed of three members appointed by the President with the approval of the Board of Trustees. Where possible, except for the chairman, members of the Board of Trustees shall not be appointed to the Ethics Committee. |
| Katharine Scharer, MD, FACR – Chair |
| Sabala Mandava, MD Co-chair |
| Anthony Alcantara, MD |
| Monte Harvill, MD |
| Dean Hountras, MD |
| Jan Mourelatos, MD, FACR |
| Robert Weinfeld, MD FACR |
| Sailaja Yadavalli, MD |
| Fellowship Committee |
| This committee shall annually review the membership of the Chapter for the purpose of nominating members to fellowship in the American College of Radiology. This committee should be composed of fellows of the College. Nominations shall be approved by the Board of Trustees Committee. |
| Alkis Zingas, MD, FACR – Chair |
| N. Reed Dunnick, MD, FACR- Co-Chair |
| Manuel Brown, MD, FACR |
| Denise Collins, MD, FACR |
| Paul Chuba, MD, PhD, FACR |
| Joseph Junewick, MD, FACR |
| Ralph Lieto, MD, FACR |
| Duane Mezwa, MD, FACR |
| Perry Pernicano, MD, FACR |
| Finance & Budget Committee |
| This Committee shall review the proposed annual budget of the MRS and make recommendations to the Treasurer and Board of Directors on matters of revenue enhancement or expense reduction. They will also recommend appropriate investments of MRS assets. |
| Randy Hicks, MD, MBA – Chair |
| Gordon Beute, MD, FACR – Co-Chair |
| Denise Collins, MD, FACR |
| N. Reed Dunnick, MD, FACR |
| Ralph Lieto, MD, FACR |
| Nick Rasmussen, MD – RFS Representative |
| Rojanandham Samudrala, MD, FACR |
| Ashok Srinivasan, MD |
| Robert Taila, MD |
| Mark Weiss, MD, FACR |
| Todd Williams, MD |
| Legislative Affairs Committee |
| This committee should anticipate and review legislation proposed that affects the practice of radiology in the state. Their findings shall be reported to the Chapter for action. |
| Joseph Junewick, MD, FACR – Chair – W MI |
| Leah Davis, DO – N MI – Co-Chair – Northern MI |
| Roger Gonda, Jr., MD, FACR – SE and W MI |
| Mark Weiss, MD, FACR – Chair (PAC) |
| James Cavanagh, JD (Advisor) |
| Jen Coleman – Northern MI |
| Stephen Kilanowski, MD – SE MI |
| Sabala Madava, MD – SE MI |
| Joseph Metes, MD – SE MI |
| Anicia Mirchandani, MD ( RFS Representative) |
| Andreea Moore, MD – W MI |
| Mario Orsini, MD – W MI |
| Michael Sandler, MD, FACR (Ex-officio) |
| Gaurang Shah, MD – AA |
| Michael Votruba, MD – GR |
| Harvey Yee, MD – Mid-MI |
| Membership Committee |
| This committee shall review applications, as necessary, for all classes of membership in the Chapter and shall report its recommendations to the Board of Trustees at any regular meeting. Recruitment activities shall be conducted by this committee. This committee will be composed of Secretaries of the Chapter and the sections as well as others as appointed by the President. |
| Harvey Yee, MD – Chair |
| Nedi Gari, MD |
| Hugh Kerr, MD |
| Michael Mahacek, MD |
| Michael Mazza, MD |
| Hussein Chahrour, MD – RFS Representative |
| Rocky Saenz, MD |
| Rojanandham Samudrala, MD, FACR |
| Andrew Woodrow, MD |
| Nominating Committee |
| This committee shall present to the Secretary no less than 45 days prior to the annual meeting nominations for all offices established in the bylaws and the designated number of members-at-large of the Board of Trustees. The nominations will be circulated to the membership no less than 20 days prior to the annual meeting. It shall, when possible, consist of the three Past Presidents and two Active Members who are not on the Board of Trustees. Membership cannot be more than three consecutive years. |
| Danny Ma, MD, – 1st PP – Chair |
| Term ends 5/31/24 |
| Ralph Lieto, MS FACR – 2nd PP |
| Term ends 5/31/25 |
| Mark Weiss, MD, FACR – 3rd PP |
| Term ends 5/31/26 |
| Mark DeLano, MD, FACR |
| Need two active members who are not on the board |
| Program Committee |
| This committee will prepare programs for Chapter meetings, socioeconomic workshops for residents, and efforts in continuing education. The President-elect or his designee will chair this committee. |
| Rocky Saenz, DO, Chair |
| Gaurang Shah, MD, FACR, Co-chair |
| Kathleen Barry, MD, FACR |
| Michael Kasotakis, MD |
| Andrew Moriarity, MD |
| Perry Pernicano, MD, FACR |
| Radiation Oncology |
| This Committee is charged with bringing to the Board of Directors any issue of special interest to members of the MRS specializing in radiation oncology. |
| Walter Sahijdak – Chair |
| Paul Chuba, MD, FACR – Co-Chair |
| Peter Chen, MD |
| Michael Mahacek, MD |
| Farzan Siddiqui, MD |
| Salim Sidiqqui, MD |
| Radiological Safety Committee |
| This committee will advise the MRS Board of Directors on matters pertaining to safety issues in medical imaging and radiation therapy procedures. In this role the committee may provide input to state regulatory agencies, act as a public liaison and develop safety educational opportunities related to safety in radiological medical sciences. |
| John Kalabat, MD – Chair |
| Gauravi Subharwal, MD – Co-Chair |
| Evan Boote, MS |
| Charlene Bremer, MS |
| Mark DeLano, MD, FACR |
| Joseph Gemmette, MD |
| Sam Kottamasu, MD |
| Joseph Metes, MD |
| Edsa Negussie, MD |
| Amit Pandya, MD |
| Aditya Karandikar, MD |
| Resident Affairs Committee |
| This committee shall encourage resident participation in the activities of the Chapter, address their educational needs, and help prepare them to enter the practice of radiology. |
| Brent Griffith, MD, Chair – Henry Ford Health |
| Kara Udagar, MD – U of M |
| John Finger, MD – Beaumont Dearborn |
| Matthew Chakko, MD – Ascension Garden City |
| George Pappas, MD – Trinity Health Oakland |
| Rocky Saenz, DO – Beaumont Corewell Farmington Hills |
| Ali Harb, MD – DMC/WSU |
| Andy Vartanian, MD – IR Beaumont Royal Oak |
| Andrew Woodrow, MD – Bronson/MSU |
| Rad Onc Programs |
| Steven Miller, MD – DMC/WSU |
| Mira Shah, MD – HFH |
| Reshman Jagsi, MD – U of M |
| Maha Saada Jawad, MD – Beaumont Royal Oak |
| Strategic Planning Committee |
| This committee shall prepare a three-year activity plan for the Chapter and annually update this plan to coordinate it with the goals and objectives of the Chapter and the College. Membership shall consist of the Chapter President, President-elect, Immediate Past President, the Resident Section President and at least two other Trustees. |
| Randy Hicks, MD, MBA – Chair |
| Mark Weiss, MD, FACR – Co-Chair |
| Michael Kasotakis, MD |
| Stephen Kilanowski, MD |
| Danny Ma, MD |
| Ralph Lieto, MS, FACR |
| Andrew Woodrow, MD |
| David Smith, MD |
| Perry Pernicano, MD, FACR |
| Young and Early Career Physicians |
| The goal of the Young and Early Career Physician Committee is to foster young and early career physicians with common concerns; to present young and early career physician issues to the MRS Board of Trustees and ACR; and to foster participation in the ACR. Young and early career physicians are those up to age 40 or within 8 years of completion of residency/fellowship training. |
| Chris Therasse, MD – Chair |
| Elias Taxakis, MD, Co-Chair |
| Jeremy Feldman, MD |
| Brent Griffith, MD |
| Dean Josifoski, MD |
| Bakul Lather, MD |
| Joshua Rubin, MD |
| Shannon Sage (Advisor) |