Priscilla J. Slanetz, MD MPH FACR FSBI FAAWR FAUR

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 5/1/2025

    Paulis LV, Lewin AA, Weinstein SP, Baron P, Dayaratna S, Dodelzon K, Dogan BE, Gulati A, Kantor O, Kasales C, Kunjummen JM, Kuzmiak CM, Newell MS, Salkowski LR, Sharpe RE, Small W, Ulaner GA, Slanetz PJ. ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Supplemental Breast Cancer Screening Based on Breast Density: 2024 Update. J Am Coll Radiol. 2025 May; 22(5S):S405-S423. PMID: 40409891.

    Read at: PubMed

  • Published 5/1/2025

    Kuzmiak CM, Sharpe RE, Lewin AA, Weinstein SP, Blinder V, Dibble EH, Dodelzon K, Dogan BE, Paulis LV, Plichta JK, Salkowski LR, Sattari M, Scheel JR, Slanetz PJ. ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Imaging of Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS). J Am Coll Radiol. 2025 May; 22(5S):S274-S299. PMID: 40409882.

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  • Published 4/10/2025

    Sheth MM, Slanetz PJ, Lewis P, Woods RW, Ali EB, Fefferman NR, Paul CR. A Multicenter Observational Pilot Study Evaluating the Effect of Using an Entrustable Professional Activity Checklist on Resident Mid-Rotation Formative Feedback in Diagnostic Breast Imaging. Acad Radiol. 2025 May; 32(5):3114-3127. PMID: 40258664.

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  • Published 2/8/2025

    Choe AI, Kamath A, Slanetz P, Swanson J, Lee JT, Yen SPF, DeBenedectis CM, Gould JE, Rozenshtein A. "What Program Directors Think" VI: Results of the 2024 Survey of the APDR Part 1. Acad Radiol. 2025 Jul; 32(7):4305-4314. PMID: 39924376.

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  • Published 2/1/2025

    Slanetz PJ. Understanding Background Parenchymal Enhancement at Contrast-enhanced Mammography. Radiology. 2025 Feb; 314(2):e250059. PMID: 39932409.

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Education

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

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