Elana B. Smith

Elana B. Smith, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She holds administrative roles as Associate Vice Chair of Diversity and Associate Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program Director, reflecting her commitment to inclusive education and resident training.

• Education: MD from UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (2009), Fellowship in Neuroradiology (Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 2015), Residency in Diagnostic Radiology (Atlantic Health System, 2014), and Transitional Year Internship (Christiana Care Health System, 2010).

Her research focuses on Medical Education and Neuroradiology, particularly exploring innovations in residency training, psychometric assessment of exams, and emergency/trauma radiology during the pandemic. Publications highlight her expertise in virtual learning, curriculum design, and diagnostic imaging techniques.

Recent work includes studies on remote radiology education (2020-2021), RadExam quality auditing, and traumatic cervical cerebrovascular injury protocols. She actively collaborates with peers in academic radiology and trauma imaging research.