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 5/5/2026

    Slanetz PJ. Preparing Radiology Trainees to Manage Diagnostic Uncertainty. Acad Radiol. 2026 Jul; 33(7):2749-2750. PMID: 42091397.

    Read at: PubMed

  • Published 4/1/2026

    Cooke EA, Lewis M, Park B, Menashe S, Slanetz PJ, McQuiston SA. Wellness Works: A Longitudinal Approach to Promoting Radiology Program Director Wellness and Community through the Development of Peer Mentorship Groups. Acad Radiol. 2026 Apr; 33(4):1186-1196. PMID: 41985996.

    Read at: PubMed

  • 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 3/3/2026

    Elahi F, Brown AL, Patel AK, Destounis S, Slanetz PJ. Developing Advocacy Skills in Breast Radiologists. J Breast Imaging. 2026 Mar 03; 8(1):112-119. PMID: 41666011.

    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

Education

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