Alison Chetlen

Alison Chetlen is a Professor and Vice Chair for Education in the Department of Radiology at Penn State University College of Medicine. She is a Fellow of the Society of Breast Imaging (2018) and Board-Certified in Diagnostic Radiology (2009). Her work spans clinical breast imaging, medical education innovation, and health policy research.

• Co-investigator in ACRIN trials
• Director of Accelerated 3+ Diagnostic Radiology Pathway
• Board appointments: American College of Radiology Commission on Economics (2019-2023), Society of Breast Imaging Scientific Advisory Committee

Her research focuses on:

• Breast cancer screening for high-risk and dense-breast populations
• Economics of breast imaging and military healthcare delivery
• Medical education: simulation, peer learning, and faculty development
• Health policy: dense breast legislation and reimbursement models

Recent publications examine:

• Clinician-educator career development
• Well-being strategies for radiologists
• ACR Appropriateness Criteria updates

Awarded:

• Distinguished Educator Award (2019)
• Mid-Career Mentor Award (2018)
• Scholarship in Education Awards (2014, 2019, 2022)

As Director of the weekly Faculty Development Program, she has mentored:

• Medical students
• Radiology residents
• Breast imaging fellows
• Nationwide faculty and radiologists