Sarah L. Averill

Sarah L. Averill is an Associate Professor at the University of Rochester in the Department of Imaging Sciences, where she serves as the inaugural Vice Chair of Wellness and Inclusion. A dual-certified Diagnostic Radiology specialist with interventional training, she combines clinical expertise with wellness coaching certification from Cornell University and licensed yoga instruction to address healthcare professional well-being.

• MD from State University of New York at Syracuse (2010)
• Residency in Diagnostic Radiology at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics (2011-2015)
• Fellowship in Abdominal Imaging and Intervention at University of WI Hospital & Clinics (2015-2016)

Her research focuses on radiology workforce well-being, inclusion policies, and telehealth innovations, with recent publications analyzing remote radiology work models and childcare support frameworks. She also contributes to global health radiology and medical ethics literature, including work on Nicaragua radiology outreach.

Scientific Awards include:

• 2022 Certificate of Merit for venous thrombosis imaging research
• 2018-2019 LEAD Certificate of Achievement
• 2015 Magna Cum Laude award for cystic fibrosis imaging study
• Multiple early-career accolades from 1990-2010

As a wellness blogger and advocate, she explores topics from mindfulness to organizational well-being strategies, maintaining active clinical and academic engagement.