News Announcements

Sarah Allen Named Senior Vice President for Radiology Services

Sarah Allen, MBA, CNMT, RT(CT), associate operating officer for the Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, has been named Senior Vice President for Radiology Services at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). Allen is recognized for her consultative and supportive role for radiology services provided through Vanderbilt University Hospital (VUH), VUMC’s regional hospitals, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and the Adult Ambulatory Divisions.

LeAnn Stokes Named Vice Chair of Quality and Safety

The Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences is pleased to share that LeAnn Stokes, MD, Professor of Radiology and Radiological Sciences and Section Chief of Interventional Radiology will serve as the department's new Vice Chair of Quality and Safety.  Dr. Stokes has worked for over a decade to improve patient outcomes as the department's Quality and Pateint Safety Director. We're excited to see her work in this area substantiated further in this official Vice Chair role. Congratulations, Dr. Stokes!

Christine Dove Named Section Chief for Women's Imaging

The Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences is proud to name Christine Dove, MD, as the new Section Chief of Women's Imaging. Dr. Dove brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this role, transitioning into the position as Glynis Sacks, MBbCh, steps down after many years dedicated to building, growing and running the Center for Women’s Imaging (CWI). “Dr. Christine Dove has been an integral part of the success of CWI,” says Dr. Sacks. “Her active involvement as a fellow, attending and medical director make her perfectly qualified to take over as section chief."

Melissa Hilmes Named Director of Medical Student Education

The Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences is excited to announce that Associate Professor Melissa Hilmes, MD, has been named the Director of Medical Student Education. Dr. Hilmes joined VUMC in 2007, and has since been involved with medical student education at multiple levels. She served as the co-director of the Vanderbilt Program in Interprofessional Learning (VPIL) and as a portfolio coach. She is the current course director for the ACE in Pediatric Radiology and Diagnostic Radiology courses for medical students in the 3rd and 4th years.