Faculty

Felipe Munera, MD

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Miami, FL, U.S.

Felipe Munera, MD, is a professor of radiology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, the University of Miami Health System (UHealth), Jackson Memorial Hospital and the Ryder Trauma Center. Dr. Munera is board-certified in diagnostic radiology and fellowship-trained in trauma radiology and body and emergency imaging. Dr. Munera currently serves as division director of emergency/trauma radiology and vice chair for the Department of Radiology, Strategy and Expansion. An expert on emergency imaging, critical care, trauma patients and abdominal imaging, Dr. Munera has lectured extensively nationally and internationally. He is an active fellow of the American Society of Emergency Radiology, where he serves as vice president.

Christine (Cooky) Menias, MD

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Scottsdale, AZ, U.S.

Christine (Cooky) Menias, MD, is a professor of radiology in the abdominal radiology section at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Arizona. Dr. Menias joined Mayo Clinic in 2013, is a consultant in the departments of Radiology and Surgery, and is the former chair of the division of abdominal imaging at Mayo Clinic, Arizona. Dr. Menias is a recognized leader in the field of abdominal imaging. Her special interests include oncologic, transplant, gynecologic and emergency radiology. Dr. Menias has received numerous educator awards, most recently the 2023 Gold Medal from the Society of Abdominal Radiology, its highest recognition. Dr. Menias’ clinical focus is patient-centered care. She currently serves as the first female editor-in-chief of RadioGraphics, RSNA’s leading education journal for diagnostic radiology. Dr. Menias splits her time between Mayo Clinic and RadioGraphics.

Jorge Soto, MD

Boston University School of Medicine
Boston, MA, U.S.

Jorge A. Soto, MD, is a professor of radiology at Boston University School of Medicine and chair of the Department of Radiology at Boston Medical Center. Dr. Soto completed his medical and residency training in radiology at the Instituto de Ciencias de la Salud in Medellin, Colombia. He subsequently completed fellowship training in abdominal imaging at Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Soto’s primary interests include imaging of traumatic and nontraumatic abdominal emergencies and pancreaticobiliary imaging.

Dr. Soto has served on the editorial board of multiple journals, including Radiology. He has received numerous honors throughout his career, including recognition as an RSNA Lifetime Honored Educator. He is a current member of RSNA’s Board of Directors and has held numerous leadership roles in other societies, including president of the New England Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) and the American Society of Emergency Radiology (ASER), chair of the ARRS International Outreach Committee and the RSNA Annual Program Planning Committee. He is a fellow of ASER and the Society of Abdominal Radiology.

A visiting professor and invited speaker at numerous institutions and countries throughout the world, Dr. Soto has written more than 130 peer-reviewed journal articles and 65 review articles or book chapters. He is also the editor of five books.