Lori Deitte, MD, Vice Chair of Education for Radiology and Radiological Sciences and Vice President for Continuous Professional Development at Vanderbilt Health, has received the inaugural American College of Radiology Award for Excellence in Education presented at the recent ACR annual meeting.
This award recognizes individuals who exemplify a passion for teaching, genuine dedication to education, and commitment to fostering the understanding of radiological studies and continuous professional improvement of practice.
“Dr. Deitte is incredibly deserving of this award,” said Daniel Brown, MD, the Carol D. and Henry P. Pendergrass Professor and Chair of Radiology and Radiological Sciences. “She has established a legacy in education, and she has extended these talents to benefit not just learners at all levels here at Vanderbilt, but also for learners at the national and international level. We join the ACR in recognizing her contributions to strengthening the field of radiological sciences.”
Deitte joined the Vanderbilt Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences in 2015. In her roles in the department and at Vanderbilt Health, Deitte leads education and training at all levels: medical students, residents, fellows and attending physicians. Her additional interests include faculty development, mentoring/sponsoring and coaching.
A certified leadership and performance coach, Diette is a nationally recognized speaker, and faculty development facilitator. She has co-authored more than 80 peer-reviewed articles and three book chapters. Additionally, Deitte has given more than 170 invited regional, national and international presentations.
Deitte specializes in body imaging and ultrasound. Her clinical practice includes providing coverage for Vanderbilt Health’s Level 1 Trauma Center, with high-volume emergency, oncologic, urologic, gynecologic, transplant and gastrointestinal imaging. She is a regular participant and contributor to Vanderbilt Health’s multidisciplinary Genitourinary Tumor Board.
She is a past recipient of multiple teaching awards including the Florida Radiological Society Gold Medal and the Association of Program Directors in Radiology Achievement Award. She currently serves as co-editor for the “Civil Discourse” column in the Training and Education Section of the Journal of the American College of Radiology, and she is the president-elect of the national Society for Academic Continuing Medical Education.
