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The Felson Lecture was instituted in 1974 to honor Benjamin Felson, MD. Dr. Felson was one of the founding fathers of Radiology and the first department Chair of Radiology at the University of Cincinnati. His many scientific and educational contributions to the field live on today. Dr. Felson was strongly committed to resident education, and the rich tradition of teaching continues to be a strength of UC Radiology. The Felson Lecture is a tribute to this extraordinary radiologist and very special member of the University of Cincinnati Department of Radiology.
The next Felson lecture will be in the Fall of 2024.
Frederic Silverman graduated from the Syracuse University School of Medicine in 1939 and received his pediatric training at Yale University and Johns Hopkins University, 1939-194). He trained in pediatric pathology at Babies Hospital at the Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City. After the World War II he returned to Babies Hospital where he became interested in pediatric radiology, training from 1945-1947. He became the Director of the Division of Roentgenology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital in 1947. In 1976, he moved to Stanford University Medical Center continuing his teaching and writing, free of administrative duties. He was a pioneer in alerting the medical community and the public on child abuse (battered child syndrome) with his publications in radiology journals in 1953 and 1962. He was one of the most revered teachers at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and was very popular as a visiting professor and lecturer at national and international levels.
The next Frederic Silverman lecture will be on Thursday, June 27, 2024.
Dr. Harold Schwinger graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1944. He was an excellent clinical radiologist who practiced for over 40 years in New York State. During these years, he held numerous leadership positions many with the American College of Radiology. Throughout his career, Dr. Schwinger was a champion for private, independent practice who defended radiology against its challenges In 1994, Dr. Schwinger established a fund to support a lectureship in the Department of Radiology at UC. He died on January 26, 1996. The Department of Radiology is grateful to receive his lectureship and proud to welcome the distinguished speakers it brings to the community.
The next Harold N. Schwinger lecture will be Monday, May 20, 2024.
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