Kenneth Alan Buckwalter

Kenneth Alan Buckwalter serves as Clinical Professor of Radiology at the University of Michigan Medical School, holding dual leadership roles as Associate Chair of Radiology Information Technology and Associate Chief Medical Information Officer of Radiology Informatics within the Office of Clinical Informatics.

His research spans Radiology Informatics, Artificial Intelligence in Radiology, Ergonomics in Radiology, Musculoskeletal Imaging, Medical Education, and Clinical Decision Support. Dr. Buckwalter focuses on optimizing radiology workflows through AI integration, ergonomic workstation design, and clinical decision support systems, with particular emphasis on practical implementation in real-world healthcare settings.

Analysis of his 2024 publications reveals a dominant trend toward artificial intelligence applications in radiology, including natural language processing for clinical triage, generative AI tools like ChatGPT, and AI app store frameworks. His work bridges technical innovation with clinical needs across musculoskeletal imaging, emergency radiology, and ergonomic safety, demonstrating how informatics solutions can directly impact radiologist productivity and patient care quality.

Professional recognition includes:

• Fellow of the American College of Radiology (FACR)

Dr. Buckwalter actively mentors through the Medical School's available-to-mentor program and leads strategic initiatives in the Office of Clinical Informatics. His grant-related work focuses on radiology information technology infrastructure, AI validation frameworks, and ergonomic intervention studies, often in collaboration with clinical informatics teams and imaging equipment vendors.

He directs radiology informatics efforts within the Department of Radiology's Office of Clinical Informatics, where his team develops and implements AI-driven workflow solutions, clinical decision support tools, and ergonomic assessment protocols for radiology practice environments.