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Our Committees

The North Carolina Radiological Society (NCRS) thrives on the active participation of its members through various committees. These committees are essential in advancing our mission to promote excellence in radiology across the state.

🤝 Get Involved

NCRS members are encouraged to contribute their expertise by serving on committees. Participation offers opportunities to influence the direction of radiology practice, engage in professional development, and collaborate with peers.​

To express interest or learn more about committee involvement, please contact our Executive Assistant:

Karen Nix

[email protected]

Committee Overview

Our committees focus on various aspects of radiology practice and society operations. Each committee plays a pivotal role in supporting NCRS’s objectives.

Councilors

Councilors represent the Chapter to the national American College of Radiology which meets annually in the spring. They, along with Chapter officers, participate in all decisions of the executive committee.

  • Roger Anderson, MD, FACR
  • Sujata Ghate, MD, FACR
  • Valerie Jewells, DO, FACR
  • James Johnson, MD
  • Brian Kuszyk, MD, FACR
  • Satish Mathan, MD
  • Andrew McBride, MD
  • Robert Mittl, MD, FACR
  • James O’Brien, MD
  • Ross Stevens, MD, FACR
  • Taylor Stone, MD

Alternate Councilors

Alternate councilors represent Councilors when they are unavailable. The alternate councilors also sit on the executive committee and participate in all discussions.

  • Monica Agarwal, MD
  • Devon Cole, MD
  • Kevin Cregan, MD, FACR
  • Bryon Dickerson, MD, FACR
  • Austin Dixon, MD, MBA
  • Megan Lipford, PhD
  • Robert Optican, MD, FACR
  • Hetal Patel, MD
  • Leroy Roberts, Jr, MD, FACR
  • Pinakpani Roy, MD
  • Steve Thuahnai, MD

Young Alternate Councilors

  • Kevin Hiatt, MD
  • Jessica Wen, MD

Resident and Fellow Section (RFS) Committee

  • Franco Godoy, MD
  • Amanda Lee, MD
  • Katie Shpanskaya, MD
  • Samuel See, MD
  • Taylor Stone, MD, Advisor

Committee on Information

  • Austin Dixon, MD, Chair
  • Sendhil Cheran, MD
  • Elizabeth Deans, MD
  • Lyndon Jordan, III, MD, FACR
  • John Nichols, MD, FACR
  • Michael Taylor-Cho, MD

Committee on Information and Technology

  • Sendhil Cheran, MD, MPH
  • Raul de la Vega, MD, FACR

Diversity Committee

  • Sujata Ghate, MD, FACR
  • Catherine Everett, MD, FACR
  • Leroy Roberts, Jr., MD, FACR
  • Valerie Jewells, DO, FACR
  • Megan Lipford, PhD

Bylaws Committee

  • Raul S. de la Vega, MD, FACR, Chair

Mentoring Committee

  • Robert Mittl, MD, FACR, Chair
  • Kevin Cregan, MD, FACR
  • Pinakpani Roy, MD

Nominating Committee

  • Lauren Nicola, MD, FACR, Chair
  • Lyndon Jordan, III, MD, FACR

At Large Nominating Committee

  • Robert Lopez, MD
  • Andrew McBride, MD

Finance Committee

  • Dale Shaw, MD, FACR, Chair
  • Sujata Ghate, MD, FACR
  • Raul de la Vega, MD, FACR
  • James O’Brien, MD, MBA

Wellness Committee

  • Sheryl Jordan, MD, RCC
  • Ross Stevens, MD

Legislative Committee

  • Taylor Stone, MD
  • Satish Mathan, MD
  • Arl Van Moore, MD, FACR
  • Hetal Patel, MD
  • Ross Stevens, MD

Carrier Advisory Committee

  • Satish Mathan, MD
  • Christopher Mattern, MD
  • James O’Brien, MD

Future Radiologists Outreach Committee

  • Kevin Hiatt, MD, Chair
  • Valerie Jewells, DO, FACR
  • John Nichols, MD, FACR

Medical Student Outreach Committee

  • Kevin Hiatt, MD