Priscilla J. Slanetz, MD MPH FACR FSBI FAAWR FAUR

Adjunct Professor, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Biography

Practicing radiologist specializing in all aspects of breast imaging including screening, diagnostic evaluation and image guided intervention. Clinical researcher focusing on evaluation of new imaging modalities in the early detection, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer with specific interests in MRI, digital breast tomosynthesis, contrast-enhanced mammography, and artificial intelligence. Medical educator developing and assessing curricula pertinent to medical student and resident education, with particular focus on professionalism, communication skills, healthcare economics, healthcare disparities, arts & wellness, and peer observation/teaching.

Interests:
Breast cancer detection and diagnosis
Mammography, Breast Ultrasound, Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Artificial intelligence
Medical education
Resident education
Faculty Development
Leadership
Social determinants of health
Advocacy and Health Policy

Publications

  • Published 4/1/2026

    Slanetz PJ, Yeh ED. Abbreviated Breast MRI Protocols to Monitor Response to Chemotherapy. Radiology. 2026 Apr; 319(1):e260798. PMID: 41979457.

    Read at: PubMed

  • Published 1/28/2026

    Chikarmane SA, Thimm E, Plaxco JS, Chung S, Harvey J, Slanetz PJ. Remote Diagnostic Breast Imaging: An Implementation Guide. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2026 Jan; 226(1):e2533537. PMID: 41060189.

    Read at: PubMed

  • Published 11/5/2025

    Raichandani S, Slanetz PJ. Focus, Growth, and Balance: From Training to Practice, an AJR Podcast Series (Episode 5). AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2026 Jan; 226(1):e2534140. PMID: 41190840.

    Read at: PubMed

  • Published 11/1/2025

    Salkowski LR, Lewin AA, Weinstein SP, Bartell S, Birsner ML, Borges VF, Dibble EH, Dodelzon K, Dogan BE, Kasales C, Kunjummen JM, Kuzmiak CM, Merrill A, Parghi C, Paulis LV, Sharpe RE, Slanetz PJ. ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Breast Imaging During Pregnancy. J Am Coll Radiol. 2025 Nov; 22(11S):S492-S507. PMID: 41193040.

    Read at: PubMed

  • Published 11/1/2025

    Freer PE, Neal CH, Brown A, Bennett DL, Cassidy MR, Chetlen A, Dibble EH, Giordano SH, Greenwood HI, Hurley J, Ivansco LK, Malak SF, Rauch GM, Reig B, Singh P, Small W, Yeh ED, Slanetz PJ. ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Male Breast Cancer Screening. J Am Coll Radiol. 2025 Nov; 22(11S):S578-S585. PMID: 41193045.

    Read at: PubMed

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Education

  • Harvard Medical School, MD
  • Harvard School of Public Health, MPH
  • Smith College, AB

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