Radiology Residency Program Director

Department: Department of Radiology

Dr. Josephina Vossen received her medical degree from Maastricht University and Ph.D. from Utrecht University. After completing a radiology residency at Bridgeport

Hospital/Yale New Haven Health System and fellowship in musculoskeletal imaging and intervention at the Massachusetts General Hospital, Dr. Vossen joined the VCU faculty in 2015. Dr. Vossen is Associate Professor and Chief of Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention, Department of Radiology, and is being honored today for her excellence as the Program Director for the Radiology Residency Program and Associate Program Director for the Integrated Interventional Radiology Residency.

Dr. Vossen is a skilled clinician and educator. An accomplished scholar, she has 50 published peer review articles and book chapters as well as 38 invited podium presentations. What truly distinguishes Dr. Vossen is her unwavering commitment to education. Since her appointment as the Radiology Residency Program Director in 2019, she has ushered in advancements to the program's curriculum and structure, including creating a resident-to-resident mentoring program, praise/concern cards, and starting a book club for senior residents. It's her innate ability to nurture and care for her residents, always prioritizing their well-being, that truly resonates. Her achievements in the realm of education are underscored by numerous teaching awards.

The following are comments from her trainees:

Dr. Vossen reigns as the “King Arthur” of VCU Radiology—an unwavering hero in times of need, a consistently inspiring leader, and a sought-after friend. While her words may be gentle, their impact is substantial… She personifies fairness, wisdom, and foresight. Through leading by example, she wields the sword of leadership when all else falters. A harmonizer of diverse perspectives and backgrounds, she assembles all at a shared table. Both residents and staff hold a deep fondness, respect, and an ardent desire to collaborate under her adept guidance. Truly, she embodies the very essence of VCU radiology residency.

Dr. Vossen also goes out of her way to take time to check in on how we are doing outside of work and that speaks volumes. She knows that although we are residents working hard to learn as much as we can we also have lives outside of work and that we must take care of ourselves and our families. Many of my coresidents and myself have had things come up unexpectedly throughout our training and she has always made sure that we are able to take care of ourselves.

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