Mariam Chekmeyan

UMass Chan is delighted to be hosting another virtual Summer Radiology Lecture Series! Please register to gain Zoom access: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Proud to have represented @UMassChan at PAS 2023 this weekend in Washington DC presenting our combined plastic surgery/pediatrics work on plagiocephaly prevention!

This week, Drs. Watts and Tai held a hands-on ultrasound session for students in the UMass Chan Radiology Interest Group using 4 butterfly ultrasounds. #teachinghospital #UMassChan #radiology #radiologyinterestgroup #medicalschool

@AJR_Radiology @c_debenedectiMD @AnandKNarayan Thank you very much. #AJRchat

Thank you to @MChekmeyan, @c_debenedectiMD, and @AnandKNarayan for joining tonight’s #AJRChat. Be sure to read their latest in AJR on the subject: ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJ…

@AJR_Radiology Q4) Survey data can be prone to bias. In addition to using validated surveys, fostering an environment of openness can help combat this. #AJRchat

Q4. What are pitfalls to recognize when implementing these data-driven approaches towards DEI? #AJRChat

Q3: the figure from our paper shows a great way to evaluate the effectiveness of DEI efforts

@AJR_Radiology To me, the most compelling aspect of the business case is the improvement in problem solving due to the diversity of perspectives. Harvard Business Review and McKinsey explore the business case for DEI extensively. Some of their work is cited in our paper. #AJRchat

Q2. What is the business case for DEI, and what are the most compelling lessons we can learn from the literature? #AJRChat

@AJR_Radiology Q1) As an immigrant, DEI has always been an area of interest to me. I was excited to explore a data driven approach because I believe it will help to validate and advance DEI initiatives.

Q1. How did you become interested in studying data-driven approaches towards diversity, equity, and inclusion? #AJRChat

@AJR_Radiology @c_debenedectiMD @AnandKNarayan Thank you for the opportunity to join this exciting conversation!

Welcome to tonight's #AJRChat where we'll discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion programs with @MChekmeyan, @c_debenedectiMD, and @AnandKNarayan. ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJ…

Join us on Monday at 8 pm Eastern Time for our next #AJRChat as we discuss DEI programs in radiology with @MChekmeyan @c_debenedectiMD, and @AnandKNarayan. ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJ…