Janet R. Reid, MD, FRCPC, MSEd

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Get to know Pediatric Radiologist Dr. Janet R. Reid, who serves patients in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Reid is a Senior Pediatric Radiologist at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), where she serves as an attending physician & Vice Chair of Education in the Department of Radiology. She holds the Patricia Borns Endowed Chair in Radiology Education, and is a go-to consultant for the Complex Vascular Anomalies Frontier Program. 

An expert in complex fetal MRI, her areas of clinical expertise are pediatric cancer, as well as body and musculoskeletal imaging.

Among her academic appointments, she serves as an Associate Professor of Radiology at the Perelman School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania. 

In Canada, Dr. Reid graduated with her medical degree from the Queen’s School of Medicine in 1987. She then went on to perform her internship and residency in family practice at Health Sciences Centre in St. John’s Canada, and an additional residency in diagnostic radiology at Victoria Hospital.

For her fellowship training, she studied pediatric radiology at Boston Children’s Hospital, and then served as a junior staff radiologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Holding a Master of Medical Sciences in Medical Education from the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Reid is the Principal Investigator for a Machine Learning-based Precision Education platform to support adaptive learning in pediatric radiology. Her current project is combining experience in mentoring and faculty development to start a nationwide consulting business for early professional career development.   

Board-certified in both pediatric radiology and diagnostic radiology, she is a Diplomate of the American Board of Radiology (ABR). The ABR is a not-for-profit physician-led organization that oversees the certification and ongoing professional development of specialists in diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, radiation oncology, and medical physics.

Among her editorial positions, Dr. Reid is a reviewer for Pediatric Emergency Care (2012 – present), a reviewer for the Journal of Imaging Science (2009 – present), an editorial board member of Pediatric Radiology (2005 – present), a reviewer for the American Journal of Roentgenology (2004 – present), and a reviewer for Pediatric Radiology (2003 – present). 

Her academic and institutional committee involvement includes: Perelman School of Medicine Academic Clinician Advisory Committee to the Committee on Appointments and Promotions (2021-present); Coordinator and Instructor, First year medical school radiology curriculum (Pediatrics), Perelman School of Medicine (2019-present); Adviser and Coach, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Residency TEACH Track (2019-present); Vice Chair of Education, Radiology Chairs’ Council (2018-present); Chair, Radiology Education Core Committee (2018-present); Center for Leadership and Innovation in Medical Education (2018-present); Radiology Member, Education Council (2018-present); Image Gently, Advocacy Committee (2017-present); Director, Visiting Professor Program, Department of Radiology (2016-present); Director, Global Radiology Outreach and Education, Department of Radiology (2016-present); Continuing Medical Education Committee (2016-present); and Chair, Radiology Education Committee (2012-present).

Continuously advancing her efforts, Dr. Reid is an active member of the Radiological Society of North America, the Association of University Radiologists, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Roentgen Ray Society, the American College of Radiology, the Society for Pediatric Radiology (Vice Chair of the Education Committee, Image Gently Steering Committee, Education Exhibits Committee, and the Scientific and Education Abstract Review Committee), and the Children’s Oncology Group.

Pediatric radiology is a subspecialty of radiology involving the imaging of fetuses, infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Many pediatric radiologists practice at children’s hospitals.

The recipient of numerous awards and honors, Dr. Reid’s achievements include: 2020, “Leadership Through Crisis Award – strong commitment to Education during COVID-19,” Fellows Graduation Award, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia; 2019, American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) Magna Cum Laude award for the “best in subspecialty” oral presentation, Annual Meeting and Scientific Program; 2017, Jack O. Haller Award for Excellence in Teaching, The Society for Pediatric Radiology Research and Education Foundation; 2015, People’s Choice Electronic Exhibit, Society for Pediatric Radiology Annual Meeting; 2013-2014, Certificate of Achievement, Pediatric Radiology Fellowship Teaching Award; 2012, Patricia Borns Endowed Chair in Radiology Education, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia; 2009, Center for Child Neurology Merit Award for Excellence in Teaching, Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital; 2007, Singleton-Taybi Award for Lifelong Education, Society for Pediatric Radiology; 2005, John Kirkpatrick Young Investigator Award, Society for Pediatric Radiology (SPR), 48th Annual Meeting; 2004, Figley Fellowship in Radiology Journalism Award, American Roentgen Ray Society; 2003, Certificate of Merit, Education Exhibit at Radiological Society of North America; 2002, Norman Glazer, MD Teaching Award, Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital; 2002-2003, Certificate of Merit, Education Exhibit at Radiological Society of North America; 2002, 2004, N. Thorne Griscom Education Award, Society for Pediatric Radiology; 2001, Executive Council Award II, American Roentgen Ray Society; 2000, Professional Development 2000, Division of Radiology Nominee, Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital; 1987, W.W. Near and Susan Near Prize, Queen’s University, Kingston; 1986, Frederick Henry Lougher Scholarship, Queen’s University, Kingston; and 1980-1983, Faculty Scholar Award, McGill University.

Outside of practicing medicine, Dr. Reid enjoys skiing, cycling, cooking, reading, and sewing. Her favorite place to vacation is Fletcher, Vermont. Her favorite professional publications include Wired, the Journal of the American College of Radiology, Pediatric Radiology, Radiographics, and HBR.

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