Working to shape the future generation of radiologists is a critical priority for the CAR, and one member was recognized for her excellent work with residents at the Western University Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry.
The CAR is proud to congratulate Dr. Lindsay Milroy on being honoured by her students with two prestigious awards: the Radiology Residents’ Choice Award for Best Rounds Presentation and the PGY5 Radiology Residents’ Choice Award for Excellence in Board Exam Preparation & Teaching.
Dr. Milroy is a diagnostic and spine interventional neuroradiologist at Western University. She is Chair of the CAR’s ASM Scientific and Educational Competitions Judging Standing Committee and is a member of the ASM Scientific Planning Committee.
"It’s incredibly meaningful — and honestly quite humbling — to be recognized by the learners themselves at an early stage in my career," reflected Dr. Milroy. "Teaching is something I put a lot of thought and heart into, so knowing that it’s had a positive impact on residents means a great deal. It affirms the importance of creating a supportive learning environment and inspires me to continue growing as an educator."
The awards, selected by students, are presented yearly to expert faculty who have put in extra dedication to the success of residents.
"What I find most rewarding about being in medical education, particularly working with radiology residents in neuroradiology, is watching them develop both the analytical precision and clinical insight needed to interpret complex neuroimaging," she said. "Neuroradiology is a challenging subspecialty. The anatomy is intricate, the pathology can be subtle, and the implications for patient care are often significant. I enjoy guiding residents as they build the confidence to move beyond simply identifying findings to truly understanding their relevance in the clinical context. I also value the longitudinal mentorship aspect, helping residents grow into independent thinkers who are not only technically skilled but also thoughtful consultants to their clinical colleagues."
Looking over the length of her career, Dr. Milroy has learned that effective teaching requires flexibility and intention.
"Residents learn in different ways, so I’ve moved away from a single teaching style and now use varied approaches to better engage different learning preferences. I’ve also come to see that psychological safety is essential. When learners feel safe to ask questions and make mistakes, they’re more open, engaged, and ultimately more successful. Creating that environment is just as important as the content itself."
Dr. Milroy was presented the awards during convocation for the graduates of the Department of Medical Imaging earlier this month.
Congratulations to Dr. Milroy and keep up the amazing work!