Radiology Education Awards

2026 VCU Department of Radiology Resident and Fellow Education Awards

Resident and Fellow Education Awards recognize excellence in research and commitment to medical training.

The awards acknowledge residents and fellows who demonstrate initiative, expertise and dedication to innovative research activities. The awards also recognize residents and fellows who have provided outstanding support to our academic medical center and the education of others.

Pinson Neal, Jr., M.D. Outstanding Resident Award

• Recipient: Randy Avaido, MD

ABR Physics Examination Award

• Recipient: Alberto Cristobal, MD

ABR Core Examination Award

• Recipient: Alberto Cristobal, MD

ABR ITE Award

• Recipients: Andrew Pritchard (R3), Miraj Khan (R2), Jean Carlos Martinez Izquierdo (R1) & Wilson Sharp (R1) 

McGuire VAMC Outstanding Radiology Resident Award (Award selection conducted by Hunter Holmes McGuire VAMC Radiology faculty.)

• 3rd Year Resident Recipient: Joshua Milliot, MD
• Senior Resident Recipients: Randy Aviado, MD

Radiology Chief Resident Recognition

• IR Certificate: Michael James Cook, MD & Kevin Yoo, MD
• DR Certificate: Randy Aviado, MD & Gianna Eun Kim Blundo, DO

Grizzard's Cardiovascular Imaging Award

• Recipient: Mohammad Zubaidi, MD

Melvin Fratkin Nuclear Medicine Award

• Recipient: Ateeya Hessami, MD

Senior Class Recognition Award

• Recipient: Michele Haddon