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Christopher Francois, M.D.

  1. Radiologist
预约门诊

科室

专业团队

  1. 心血管放射科

地点

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

语言

EnglishFrenchSpanish

现有患者

Dr. Francois is a diagnostic radiologist with expertise in:

  • Diagnosis and management of cardiovascular diseases using Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (CMR) and Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (CCT)
  • Diagnosis and management of pulmonary diseases using Chest Radiography (x-ray) and Chest Computed Tomography (CT)

In addition, Dr. Francois is active in the following research areas:

  • 4D Flow MRI
  • Congenital Heart Disease
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Advanced Aortic Imaging
  1. Cardiac CT scan
  2. Cardiac MRI
  3. Chest x-ray
  4. CT coronary angiogram
  5. MRI cardiac stress test
  • Congenital Heart Disease
  • Aortopathy
  • Aortic Dissection
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Valvular Heart Disease
  • Cardiomyopathies
  1. 2010
    Certificate - RSNA Advanced Course in Grant WritingRadiological Society of North America
  2. 2007
    Fellowship - Cardiovascular Imaging, Department of RadiologyNorthwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
  3. 2006
    Residency - Diagnostic Radiology, Department of RadiologyLoyola University & Stritch School of Medicine
  4. 2002
    Fellowship - Cardiovascular MR Research, Department of RadiologyNorthwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
  5. 2001
    Internship - Department of Medicine, Evanston Northwestern HealthcareNorthwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
  6. 2000
    MDNorthwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
  7. 1996
    BS - Material Science and EngineeringNorthwestern University, McCormick School of Engineering
  8.  
    Certificate - AUR Radiology Management ProgramAssociation of University Radiologists
  9.  
    Certificate - AUR-Philips Academic Faculty Development ProgramAssociation of University Radiologists

Certifications

  1. 2006
    Diagnostic RadiologyAmerican Board of Radiology

Awards and honors

  1. 2023
    Editor's Recognition Award for reviewing with DistinctionRSNA
  2. 2023
    Certificate of Merit Award RSNA
  3. 2023
    2023 RSNA Honored Educator Award Radiology Society of North America
  4. 2022
    Radiology Editor's Recognition Award Radiological Society of North America
  5. 2022
    RSNA Honored Educator AwardRadiological Society of North America
  6. 2022
    2021 JCMR God Star ReviewerJournal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
  7. 2022
    2022 JCMR Gold Star Reviewer Award Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
  8. 2020
    Cum Laude Award Radiological Society of North America
  9. 2020
    Magna Cum Laude Award.Radiological Society of North America
  10. 2018
    Gold Star Reviewer AwardJournal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
  11. 2018
    Radiology Editor's Recognition Award with DistinctionRadiological Society of North America
  12. 2018
    Certificate of Appreciation for Dedicated Volunteer ServiceAmerican College of Radiology
  13. 2018
    Inducted as Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic ResonanceSociety for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
  14. 2018
    Inducted as Fellow of the American College of RadiologyAmerican College of Radiology
  15. 2018
    One of the Top 5 Cases; Unknown Case Contest for Infantile Myofibromatosis caseSociety for Pediatric Radiology
  16. 2018
    Gold Star Reviewer AwardJournal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
  17. 2017
    2016 Editor's Recognition Award for Distinguished Service as a ReviewerJournal of Thoracic Imaging
  18. 2014
    Magnetic Resonance in Medicine Distinguished ReviewerInternational Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine
  19. 2013
    Radiology Editor's Recognition Award with DistinctionRadiological Society of North America
  20. 2013
    Magna Cum Laude Award for Educational Exhibit, Co-author (First author: C.A. Meyer), 99th Scientific Assembly and Annual MeetingRadiological Society of North America
  21. 2013
    Magnetic Resonance in Medicine Distinguished ReviewerInternational Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine
  22. 2012
    Certificate of Merit award for Educational Exhibit, Co-author (First author: S. Stilwell, Radiology Resident, University of Utah), 98th Scientific Assembly and Annual MeetingRadiological Society of North America
  23. 2012
    Cum Laude award for Educational Exhibit, Co-author and Mentor to First Author (First author: D. Gopireddy), 98th Scientific Assembly and Annual MeetingRadiological Society of North America
  24. 2012
    Radiology Editor's Recognition Award with DistinctionRadiological Society of North America
  25. 2012
    Award of Appreciation for Visiting ProfessorLoyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
  26. 2012
    Merit Award: Summa Cum Laude for Oral Presentation, Co-Author and Mentor to First Author (First author: A. Roldan-Alzate), 20th Scientific Meeting and ExhibitionInternational Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine
  27. 2012
    Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Distinguished ReviewerInternational Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine
  28. 2012
    Top 4 in Scientific Abstracts, Co-Author and Mentor to first author (First author: A Frydrychowicz)4th German Cardiac Diagnostic Meeting
  29. 2011
    Honorable Mention for Educational Posters, 19th Scientific Meeting and ExhibitionInternational Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine
  30. 2011
    Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Distinguished ReviewerInternational Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine
  31. 2010
    Radiology Editor's Recognition Award with DistinctionRadiological Society of North America
  32. 2008
    Certificate of Merit for Educational Exhibit, 94th Scientific Assembly & Annual MeetingRadiological Society of North America
  33. 2008
    AUR/Philips Junior Faculty Development Program AwardAssociation of Academic Radiologists (AAR)
  34. 2006
    Resident/Fellow Research Award, RSNA Research and Education FoundationRadiological Society of North America
  35. 2004
    Certificate of Merit, Steven M. Pinsky Resident Research Award, 2004 Annual Meeting and Education al SymposiumIllinois Radiological Society
  36. 2002
    Research Trainee Prize, 88th Scientific Assembly & Annual MeetingRadiological Society of North America
  37. 1996
    Harold B Gotaas Award, McCormick School of EngineeringNorthwestern University

Professional memberships

  1. 2026 - present
    ChairEnterprise Radiology Analytics Committee (ERAC)
  2. 2026 - present
    MemberEnterprise Radiology Informatics Committee (ERIC), Mayo Clinic Committees
  3. 2026 - present
    Board MemberSociety for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
  4. 2025 - present
    Education Exhibits Awards CommitteeRadiological Society of North America
  5. 2024 - present
    ChairEnterprise Radiology Report of the Future Project
  6. 2024 - present
    ReviewerRadiological Society of North America
  7. 2024 - present
    ChairEnterprise Radiology Speech Run Organization
  8. 2023 - present
    MemberFaculty Development Committee
  9. 2022 - 2025
    Education Committee - MemberInternational Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine
  10. 2020 - 2021
    Program ChairSociety for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
  11. 2020 - 2023
    Annual Meeting Program Committee - MemberInternational Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine
  12. 2019 - 2020
    Scientific ChairSociety for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
  13. 2019 - present
    MemberProgram Committee, Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR); Program Committee
  14. 2018
    Review CommitteeStephenson Research Symposium Student Presentation Reivew Committee
  15. 2018 - 2020
    MemberSociety for Advanced Body Imaging (SABI)
  16. 2018 - present
    MemberProgram Committee, Society of Computed Body Tomography and Magnetic Resonance (SCBT/MR)
  17. 2018 - present
    MemberCardiology Research Committee, American College of Radiology (ACR)
  18. 2018 - present
    MemberAppropriateness Criteria Expert Panel on Cardiac Imaging, American College of Radiology (ACR)
  19. 2017 - 2020
    MemberUniversity of Wisconsin
  20. 2017 - 2020
    MemberUniversity of Wisconsin
  21. 2017 - 2020
    MemberUniversity of Wisconsin
  22. 2017 - 2019
    Communications Committee MemberSociety of Magnetic Resonance Angiography (SMRA)
  23. 2017 - 2019
    Associate EditorBMC Medical Imaging Editorial Board
  24. 2017 - 2018
    MemberNorth American Society of Cardiovascular Imaging (NASCI); Electronic Media & Communications Committee
  25. 2017 - 2018
    MemberNorth American Society of Cardiovascular Imaging (NASCI); Electronic Media & Communications Committee; Website Subcommittee
  26. 2016 - 2018
    MemberUniversity of Wisconsin
  27. 2016 - 2018
    MemberUniversity of Wisconsin
  28. 2016 - present
    MemberAmerican Roentgen Ray Society
  29. 2015 - 2020
    MemberUniversity of Wisconsin
  30. 2015 - 2020
    MemberUniversity of Wisconsin
  31. 2015 - 2019
    MemberUniversity of Wisconsin
  32. 2015 - 2017
    MemberUniversity of Wisconsin
  33. 2013 - 2021
    MemberUniversity of Wisconsin
  34. 2013 - 2020
    MemberUniversity of Wisconsin
  35. 2013 - 2020
    MemberUniversity of Wisconsin
  36. 2013 - 2016
    ChairMembership Committee, Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR); Membership Committee
  37. 2013 - present
    MemberNorth American Society of Cardiovascular Imaging (NASCI)
  38. 2013 - present
    MemberNorth American Society of Cardiovascular Imaging (NASCI); Research and Awards Committee
  39. 2012 - 2018
    MemberMembership Committee, Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR); Membership Committee
  40. 2011 - 2018
    MemberAppropriateness Criteria Expert Panel on Vascular, American College of Radiology (ACR)
  41. 2011 - 2013
    MemberYoung Investigator Awards Committee, International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine
  42. 2010 - 2011
    ChairPotomac Center for Medical Education
  43. 2008 - 2020
    MemberUniversity of Wisconsin
  44. 2007 - 2020
    MemberUniversity of Wisconsin
  45. 2007 - 2020
    MemberUniversity of Wisconsin
  46. 2007 - present
    MemberSociety for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
  47. 2007 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Radiology (ACR)
  48. 2001 - present
    MemberInternational Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine
  49. 2001 - present
    MemberRadiological Society of North America

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