The Margulis Society for Alumni

President:
Nick G. Costouros, MD

Immediate Past-President:
Derk D. Purcell, MD

Board Members:
Avanti Ambekar, MD
Soonmee Cha, MD
James S. Chen, MD, PhD
Erik H.L. Gaensler, MD
Christine Glastonbury, MBBS
Christopher Hess, MD, PhD
Donna Hoghooghi, MD
Kimberly Kallianos, MD
Naveen Kumar, MD
Jafi Lipson, MD
Vincent D. McCormick, MD
Peter S. Moskowitz, MD
Christopher Mutch, MD
Gautham P. Reddy, MD, MPH
Diego E. Ruiz, MD
Christopher J. Schultz, MD
Volney F. Van Dalsem, III, MD
Javier Villanueva-Meyer, MD

Friends, faculty and alumni of the UCSF Department of Radiology are invited continue their involvement with the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging through support of The Margulis Society. Your input is appreciated, and will benefit a growing number of educational programs while providing an easy way to stay in touch with past and current members of the Department. The suggested yearly donation remains $300 and $150 for members in their first three years after graduation.  For membership information, please contact Katie Murphy at [email protected].

Alexander R. Margulis, MD (1921-2018)

It is with sadness that we share the news of the passing of our former Chairman and friend, Dr. Alexander Margulis. Alex, as he preferred to be called, was a global visionary leader of radiology, beloved by physicians at UCSF and throughout the world. He will certainly be missed.  Read more about his legacy.

Dr. Richard A. Sollitto, MD: 1953-2011

He was remembered by colleagues, family and friends who gathered to pay tribute to him at a UCSF memorial service on January 24^th, 2012. Dr. Sollitto was an Associate Chair of the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging and a longtime member of the Board of Directors (1993-2007) and a Past President (1999-2007) of the Margulis Society.

In his service to the Society, Richard was instrumental in planning many elegant, enjoyable and unique Galas that brought together faculty, alumni and current trainees while raising funds to support the radiology resident and fellow training programs. He headed the Stone Library fundraising and renovation effort, resulting in a new and improved library with a greatly enhanced workspace for trainees. Richard also lead numerous membership drives, garnering much support for the Society’s efforts to enhance the trainee experience. His service, first on the Board and later as President,  was a key component to the Society’s success. We will greatly miss Richard’s dedication, involvement, and leadership.

Dr. Sollitto served as the Section Chief of the Radiology service at the Ambulatory Care Clinics and at Mt. Zion Medical Center. In this role, he enhanced service to the Emergency Department and ambulatory care physicians, always emphasizing excellent service and fast turnaround to these critical areas.  Dr. Sollitto was instrumental in the expansion of clinical and research services offered in Women’s Imaging at Mt. Zion and he was a strong advocate for quality patient care at both sites.  He was appointed an Associate Chair for the Department in 2007.  In this capacity, Dr. Sollitto was responsible for the organization and oversight of special projects, particularly those focused on the Mount Zion campus.