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Diagnostic Radiology

Diagnostic radiologists use imaging modalities (radiography, CT, ultrasound, MR, and molecular imaging) to diagnose and treat diseases.


Student Co-Presidents

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Talha Khan | Co-President

I’m from Waxhaw, NC, and studied Business Administration at ºÚÁÏÍø Chapel Hill’s Kenan-Flagler Business School. After working in life science consulting on emerging biotech innovations, I returned to ºÚÁÏÍø for medical school and developed an interest in radiology because of its intersection with technology, diagnostics, and patient care. Outside of medical school, I enjoy reading and traveling. If you’re a medical student exploring radiology at ºÚÁÏÍø, feel free to reach out with any questions!

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I am from Chapel Hill, NC and studied Biology at Duke University for undergrad. My interest in radiology stems from my experiences with diagnostic imaging and sports injuries as an ultimate frisbee player. I have subspecialty interests in MSK, breast, and neuroradiology, and my current research investigates how AI can intersect with CT image processing to help breast cancer patients. If you have questions about preclinical experiences with diagnostic radiology at ºÚÁÏÍø, including the Castillo Scholars Program, please reach out to me!

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Vir Kalaria | Co-President

I grew up in Charlotte, NC and studied economics at ºÚÁÏÍø Chapel Hill. Following college, I worked in the healthcare management and finance space, which eventually drew me back to ºÚÁÏÍø for medical school. My interests in radiology stem from the multidisciplinary approach and the diverse patient cases that the field entails. I am delighted to serve as one of the co-presidents of RIG and look forward to sharing my passion of imaging modalities with my fellow peers.

ºÚÁÏÍø Radiology Diagnostic Faculty Advisor


Interventional Radiology

Interventional radiology involves using image guidance to perform minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in patients. The range of procedures is vast and covers the entire body (https://www.sirweb.org/patient-center/what-is-interventional-radiology/).

Student Co-Presidents

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TJ Turner | Co-President (IRIG)

I grew up in Kernersville, NC and studied Japanese and Chemistry at ºÚÁÏÍø Chapel Hill. My love for language learning motivated me to complete 3 separate exchange programs in Japan and Germany. My interests in medicine include minimally invasive treatment modalities, embolization techniques, and global health.

Estefania Gonzales | Co-President (IRIG)

I grew up in NJ and studied Chemistry at ºÚÁÏÍø (go Heels!). After moving to NYC for work and an MPH, I returned to ºÚÁÏÍø for medical school, where I’ve been involved in Student Government, the Association of Women Surgeons, and co-founded the Women in Radiology Education (WIRED) group. If you have questions about preclinical experiences with ºÚÁÏÍø IR, including the Castillo Scholars Program, please reach out!

Kaila Moore | Co-Vice President (IRIG)

I am from Durham, NC and I have been Interested in IR since high school. IR is at the forefront of medical technology, covering a wide array of minimally invasive procedures, and I am ecstatic to be able to take a multidisciplinary approach to assist patients one day. I am delighted about serving as the Co Vice-president of IRIG and look forward to sharing information about the field throughout the duration of my role.

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Jack Felkner | Co-Vice President, Treasurer (IRIG)

I am from Charlotte, NC and attended ºÚÁÏÍø Chapel Hill for undergrad where I majored in health policy and management. I discovered IR early in my first year of medical school and have learned to love it because of the genuinely enthusiastic people and the ability to treat a diverse array of medical conditions with procedures.

ºÚÁÏÍø Interventional Radiology Faculty Advisor

Contact Dr. Priya ModyÌýfor more information about shadowing with ºÚÁÏÍø VIR!

After going through medical school, the alarmingly low ratio of female to male-identifying radiologists becomes apparent – the proportion of female-identifying radiologists has hovered at 25% of the workforce for the past decade. Because of this, mentorship is harder to come by for women interested in the field, as well as exposure to female role models in the field, which likely perpetuates the existing gender gap. Our goal with the development of the Women in Radiology Education (WIRED) chapter at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is to help close the gender gap in the specialty through teamwork, mentorship, and outreach among women at all stages of their careers in and toward radiology – attending physician, resident physician, medical student, undergraduate, and middle/high school levels. The more women we can reach at all stages of their academic careers, the closer we believe we are to overcoming the gender gap in radiology.Ìý

Co-Founders

Estefania Gonzales

Katherin Li

Meghana Patel

Courtney Wing, MD

Faculty Advisor

Dr. Kristen Olinger

  • NC IR Medical Student Symposium at Duke University SOM (WIRED x IRIG) –ÌýNovember 4, 2023
  • Women in Radiology PanelÌý – November 9, 2023